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Object ID: 360
Site Name: John Washington
Context Number: 44WM204-246
Count: 1
Object Type: gun part
Object SubType: barrel
Material: metal
Material Subtype: iron
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Surface Treatment: treated with microcrystalline wax
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Condition: oxidation losses at muzzle end
Dimensions: L 6.5 inches Diam 0.8 inches
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Remarks: part of firing mechanizm at one end
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Small Find ID: 66
No of Objects: 1
Location: GWBP
Conserved: Yes
Record Date: 7/22/2013
Recorder: Hatch
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Length: 6.375 inches
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Diameter: 13.84 mm
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Category: Arms/Armor
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Remarks: rear portion of gun barrel with tang present, tang has one attachment hole, on the underside of the barrel approximately 107mm from the rear there is a notch for securing it in the stock, based on the small bore diameter this is likely a pistol.
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Verified: 8/14/2013
Verified By: Strickland
Record Last Update: 8/14/2013
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Context ID: 5076
Site Name: John Washington
Context Number: 44WM204-246
Summary: accession number GEWA-00246, 1930s trenching
Short Title: 1930s Trench
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Deposit SubType: trench
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Remarks: Artifacts from Outbuilding cellar and trenching
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