Percussion caps

This is one of the history objects in our collection.

Object Detail

Description
Three copper caps. Used to contain detonationing powder which ignites the charge in the percussion lock.
Accession number
15031

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Classifications

Cap, Percussion Armament T&E - Accessory Armament T&E T&E For Science & Technology Nomenclature

Collection Types

Weapons History

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