Balling gun

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Balling gun

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Balling gun, steel and brass, patented by T. Huckvale of Over Norton, Oxon, granted royal letters patent, 1838-1900

Details

Category:
Veterinary Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A166034
Materials:
steel and brass
Measurements:
length 559 mm
head: diameter 36 mm
type:
balling guns

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