HMS Racehorse ramrod holders
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Two broken pieces both with flared ends, one with lug and broad arrow mark. This was originally fixed to the underside of the barrel of a musket, to hold the rod used to push the musket balls down the barrel.
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Measurements: 95 mm x 12 mm; 45 mm x 12 mm; 29 g (weight); 17 g (weight)
Materials: brass
Object name: ramrod holders
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 2022-0037/0114
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE
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