Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | TEST BLOCK - KRAG TEST BLOCK |
Maker/Manufacturer: | SPRINGFIELD ARMORY |
Date of Manufacture: | |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 8193 |
Measurements: | H: 14" W:21 3/4" D: 6 3/4" |
Object Description:
KRAG TEST BLOCK
Six seasoned oak blocks, each 3 1/2" think, and held together in a wood frame. Attached to block is an old label reading: SEASONED OAK TEST BLOCK/PENETRATION OF BULLETS/U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. .30-40 KRAG ROUND PENETRATED 19 1/4".
Old label: SEASONED OAK TEST BLOCK/PENETRATION OF BULLETS/U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.