University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
53/256
Collection
Titus Barham Collection
Description
This heavy wood and metal alarm gun has an action set off by a trip wire. It also has a peg for fixing it into the ground. It was used to disturb poachers and give warning of any person who might set off the alarm.
Physical description
1 alarm gun: wood and metal; good condition
Object name
Alarm gun
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
Poaching
HUNTING
Associated person/institution
The Titus Barham Collection (Collector)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_318.tif - High resolution image