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Artifacts

Shoulder gun - D-2953 - CD95-183-024

Shoulder gun
1876
S. Eggers, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Marked "WB" and "205"
(Canadian Museum of Civilization, D-2953)

Swivel-barb harpoon without handle - H-148 - CD94-548-067

Swivel-barb harpoon without handle
19th century
U.S.A.
(Canadian Museum of Civilization, H-148)

Toggle harpoon for a darting gun - D-2272 - CD94-548-069

Toggle harpoon for a darting gun
19th century
U.S.A.
Stamp on the head: "COLE" (Edward R. Cole)
(Canadian Museum of Civilization, D-2272)

60 mm harpoon with exploding head - 998.37.2 a-h - CD2001-46-085

60 mm harpoon with exploding head
ca. 1949
Norway
Used in Canada. Part C is stamped "ELLEFSEN STOKKE NORWAY". Part D is stamped "RAUFOSS 1947", but a 9 has been stamped over the 7.
(Canadian Museum of Civilization, 998.37.2 a-h)

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