Ramrod for whaling gun
ramrod for whaling gun
WHALING GEAR - GUNSBrand, Christopher Crandall
USA, CT, Norwich
After 1852
wood; metal
Overall: 22 7/8 x 1 x 1 in.
Ramrod used for tamping powder in barrel of Brand No. 2 whaling gun [1999.117.2]; wooden shaft; tamping end is bell-shaped metal with screw in center; opposite end has threaded metal point. See whaling gun 1999.117.2.
1999.117.3