| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02398 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1861 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle : Victorian Volunteer Navy
Description
Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle. Percussion lock marked Crown VR and 1861 over Tower. Barrel marked with TP proofs. Butt tang engraved E over 211 over VV. Ramrod engraved H135. Stock has WGM within a diamond. It is complete with all parts including a black leather sling.
History / Summary
The markings indicate that this rifle was issued to the Victorian Volunteer Navy and subsequently sold to the J C Williamson's Greater Metropolitan Theatre Company.