Wad cutter

wad cutter

WHALING GEAR - GUNS
USA
5.63 x 1.75 x 0

Metal wad cutter; for cutting small leather circular wad used to aid in tamping powder before inserting bomb lance; 1-1/4 inch diameter blade on one end; attached to shaft by U-shaped section. See whaling gun 1999.117.2.


1999.117.12

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