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This is an 18 bore, muzzle loading, short barrel carbine musket made of wood and metal. It is inscribed with ‘Crown V. R.’, dating it to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). It was issued to a guard on a mail coach – the short barrel assists handling at close quarters.

1 shotgun: wood; metal; fair condition

No Lavinia Smith No. recorded., MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: shotgun // Description: Plain wood and metal gun with cap firing mechanism which is broken. It has a ram rod. Muzzle loaded 18-bore (approx 5/8"). Inscription: Crown & V.R. near trigger. // Dimensions: Length: 108.0 cm (barrel 26 1/2" = 675 mm) // Associated information: Short barrel = carbine musket. Issued to guard on a mail coach. Short barrel assists handling at close quarters. Strap on trigger guard replaces sling book in hole in trigger guard front. N.B. Because of its use this gun has been entered on OLIB under classification 'Personal : use'. The manual filing card remains under 'Hunting : shooting' // References:'

1837 - 1901

Wood, Metal

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)