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Ramrod

Ramrod

Date: unknown
Creator: Richards, L. B.
Description: Double-barrel percussion shotgun (a) with replacement ramrod (b); made by L.B. Richards in Lynchburg, VA
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Percussion pistol

Percussion pistol

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: (a) Percussion pistol with brass trigger guard and trim and wooden stock; (b) ramrod; marked, “GOLCHER”
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Pistol

Pistol

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Pistol
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Percussion shotgun

Percussion shotgun

Date: 1841
Creator: unknown
Description: A composite gun made from various parts: blacksmith- made trigger guard; copper ramrod holders; wooden ramrod. Stamped on stock at butt: “LEVYON MADE MC LAWS PLANTA. 1841”; lockplate: “GOLCHER”; barrel: “_____PHILAD___”; possibly "slave made”"
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Revolver

Revolver

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Two replica .36 cal. walnut and blued steel 1838 Paterson revolvers (a-b), with loading tools (c-d)
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Rifle

Rifle

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Schuetzen percussion target rifle; muzzle loader; 1" octagonal barrel, triangle design on both sides of wooden barrel holder; 3 diamond designs on one side of stock; ram rod missing; ornate brass shoulder brace and trigger guard
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Percussion double barrel rifle

Percussion double barrel rifle

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Percussion double barrel rifle with steel or iron and wood stock, brass trigger guard, and wooden ram rod; smooth bore for large caliber
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
44 caliber Winchester rifle

44 caliber Winchester rifle

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: 44 caliber Winchester Rifle
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Revolver

Revolver

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Single action revolver; marked, "Starr's Patent Jan.15, 1856," "Starr Arms Co., New York" "No. G.11816"
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Revolver

Revolver

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A pistol
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
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