Name/TitleBall Gun
About this objectThis instrument is used for administering 'balls' or pills to horses. It is an barrel with a outer cover. A nozzle is attached to the barrel by a collar, with a plunger and a ring grip
Medium and MaterialsBarrel, nozzle and plunger - Iron
Ring grip - Brass
Collar - Lead
MeasurementsLength - 489 mm
Width (front end) - 30mm
Object Typeveterinary instrument
Object numberSTMEA:B.88
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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