Rifle

A long rifle, with an iron muzzle. Rifle s, such as this one, are loaded with metal bullets and gunpowder. This example has a leather carrying strap. The Sierra Leone National Museum records note that they are used in hunting.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Rifle
• Materials: Wood, Metal, Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 960mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 2010
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.029.03

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