106 . EBENEZER PIERCE WHALING GUN , patented 1882 , the breech-loaded shoulder gun of all brass construction . The barrel opens by tilting forward to load a bomb lance and cartridge into the breech . A spring loaded locking plate engages a recess at the top rear of the barrel to secure it in the closed position for firing , bore is ⅞ inch , U . S . Patent No . 255 , 330 , March 21 , 1882 . Length 36 ½ in .
Literature : Lytle , Thomas G ., Harpoons and Other Whalecraft , New Bedford , MA : The Old Dartmouth Historical Scoeity Whaling Museum , 1984 , # 236 , pp . 232 – 233 .
107 . SHUBAEL RAY , NANTUCKET PINE DOVETAILED SAILOR ’ S SIGNAL FLAG CHEST , 19 th century , carved ebony and whalebone inlaid plaque “ Shubael Ray , Nantucket ” with floral carved becket handles , fitted interior remains , series of letters and numbers engraved into underside of lid .
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