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Muzzle of James 3.80-inch Rifle
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 16, 2009
Caption: Muzzle of James 3.80-inch Rifle
Additional Description: To the left of the tablet is this James Rifle labeled a "Type 2, Series 4" by historians. The main difference with the type is the muzzle stampings. In this case the weapon is registry number 36, weighing 906 pounds, inspected by George T. Balch after being produced by Ames Foundry of Massachusetts. A history indicated by the markings. Note the 10 groove rifling.
Submitted: August 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p73118
File Size: 1.026 Megabytes

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