Bullet probe, 19th century?

Bullet probe, 19th century?

Wood

Surgical instruments

Wounds and injuries

Wounds, gunshot

Long, flexible bullet probe. One end has brown swab made of soft material and the other end has a metal loop. Metal end is connected to wooden shaft with black adhesive material. Paper tag tied around probe says "Dr. J.C. Warren".

Unknown

19th century?

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Warren Anatomical Museum: 21419

object

1 possible bullet probe

Medical Equipment

physical object

Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21419

This bullet probe was found in the collections of the Warren Anatomical Museum. It belonged to either John Collins Warren (1778-1856) or John Collins Warren (1842-1927).

Bullet probe

1.5 W x 53.5 D x 1.5 H cm