Ramrod
Cultureprobably
European
Date1700s
Mediumwood, brass, iron
Dimensions116.8 cm (46 in.), 3 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.370
DescriptionHardwood dowel, tapering from swollen top which is fitted with brass sleeve of bottle shape to opposite end which is fitted with long conical iron sleeve, with short iron worm. Brass sleeve secured with inserted crossed wedges. Worm end is secured with transverse copper or brass nail & brass-brazed along 1 face.ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
late 1700s-early 1800s
Bavarian
about 1670, altered 1762
1650–1700
