| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM15477 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Germany, Germany: Berlin |
| Date made | c 1896 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Model 1896 Mauser Rifle
Description
Model 1896 Mauser Rifle. The action is stamped DEUSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN BERLIN and the serial number. The butt is carved with the name of the Boer owner G J Nagel. The weapon is complete with a cleaning rod and a leather sling with a brass buckle.
History / Summary
This rifle was captured in the Orange Free State by the donor, Alfred L Waldron, while serving with Kitchener's Horse in the South African War. The name shown on the butt G. F. Nagel- is that of its Boer owner. The donor also served in the 1914- 1918 War with the 7th Battalion AIF and was wounded at the landing on Gallipoli.