| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM19079 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, West Midlands, Birmingham |
| Date made | c 1856 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Pattern 1856 Volunteer Cavalry Carbine : New South Wales Cavalry
Description
Pattern 1856 Volunteer Cavalry Carbine. Percussion lock engraved Issac Hollis & Sons, Makers to, Her Majesty's War Department. Barrel stamped 25. Stock marked J Ashton Armourer Hythe, Arrow/GS and AWM19079. A 'D' is stamped on the left side wrist. The butt tang is stamped G 88 and the trigger guard N.S.W. It is complete with all parts including the saddle bar and ring.
History / Summary
The markings indicate that this weapon was issued to the New South Wales Cavalry.