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PUNT GUN [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

punt gun: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

canardière : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A smooth-bored gun firing a large charge of shot fixed on a swivel in a punt and used in killing waterfowl.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Fusil de gros calibre, ou petit canon, placé à l'avant d'une barque et jadis utilisé pour chasser les canards.

DEF

Long fusil pour tirer les canards sauvages.

Spanish

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