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Maker(s):Pratt, Henry
Culture:American (1790-1880)
Title:rifle
Date Made:circa 1835
Type:Armament
Materials:base metal: brass, steel; wood: maple; flint, leather
Place Made:United States; Massachusetts; Roxbury
Measurements:overall: 54 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.; 138.43 x 10.795 x 6.35 cm
Accession Number:  HD 1770
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Flintlock rifle stamped "H. PRATT" for Henry Pratt (1790-1880), the brother of gunsmiths, Alvan Pratt (1790-1877) and Nathanial Pratt (see 2003.37.2). Making flintlock and percussion rifles, Henry worked in Roxbury from 1832-1861 and in Boston from 1861-1875. The rifle is approximately .50 caliber; has an octagonal steel barrel with seven grooves and seven lands; elaborate brass inlays and engravings; English lock with a tulip mark; brass patch box with an opening button on the top of the butt plate; ranrod, flint, and leather flint pad; and full tiger maple stock.

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