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CRIMPER

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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
AMMUNITION LOADING
Materials
BRASS, NICKEL PLATE
Catalogue Number
P19920040009
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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
AMMUNITION LOADING
Date
1875
Materials
BRASS, NICKEL PLATE
No. Pieces
1
Length
13.5
Width
5.8
Description
NICKEL-PLATED BRASS ALLOY TOOL. PLATING IS WORN EXPOSING BRASS. SPRING LOADED HANDLE FOR CRIMPING ACTION. LEVER SWINGS OUT FOR TAMPING. "12" ENGRAVED ON END OF CRIMPING FACE. "PAT'D...1875". FACE OF CRIMPING & TAMPING END IS SAME SHAPE & SIZE.
Subjects
ARMAMENT-ACCESSORY
Historical Association
SPORTS
History
USED FOR LOADING SHOTGUN SHELLS (12 GAUGE) WITH SHOT & POWDER.
Catalogue Number
P19920040009
Acquisition Date
1992-08
Collection
Museum
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