- Late 1800s Longrifle
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, Serial Number
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells, Alternate View
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, Barrel Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells, Detail
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Iron Nail Head, Alternate View
Cultural Period: Historic (1700s – early 1800s) Description: Wrought iron rose headed square nail head, possibly from a horseshoe. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Late 1800s Longrifle, Barrel Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Historic Cast of the Hurtado/Truxillo Inscription
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Plaster cast of the 1736 Hurtado/Truxillo inscription made from latex squeezing some time before 1944, when the cast was loaned to the Museum of New Mexico. The cast returned to the Monument in 1992. The cast may have broken in transit and is now in two pieces. Provenience: El Morro. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Late 1800s Longrifle, Plate Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Copper Cartridge Case, Alternate View
Cultural Period: Historic (1860s – 1920s) Description: Spencer 56-50 copper cartridge case. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Steel or Iron Awl
Cultural Period: Historic (late 1500s – 1950) Description: Steel or iron awl. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Historic Cast of the Vargas Inscription
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Plaster cast of the 1692 Vargas inscription made from latex squeezing some time before 1944, when the cast was loaned to the Museum of New Mexico. The cast returned to the Monument in 1992. Provenience: El Morro. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Historic Cast of the Archuleta Inscription
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Plaster cast of the 1630s Archuleta inscription made from latex squeezing some time before 1944, when the cast was loaned to the Museum of New Mexico. The cast returned to the Monument in 1992. The cast may have broken in transit and is now missing the top right corner. Provenience: El Morro. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro.