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Powder horn

Description: Powder horn with knobby end; proximal end has grooved wooden cover attached with square brads; brass end cover is also grooved; leather strap has metal buckle with two sharp pointed locking teeth; strap and buckle look later, strap is black
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Percussion shotgun

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”"
Date: 1841
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Sword

Description: Sword with scroll design at top of blade; handle of brass or bronze with fish scale design; no maker's mark; said to be a Mexican sword taken during the seige of Bexar
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
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