| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/03343 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1877 |
Henry Rifle : New South Wales Military Forces
Description
Alexander Henry single shot, breech loading rifle. Action stamped on the right side NAA&Co 1877 and on the left side HENRY'S PATENT. The butt is stamped N.S.W over AJ422 and has a manufacturers roundel with the National Arms and Ammunition Co Birmingham in the centre.
History / Summary
This rifle was issued in New South Wales and is the later model chambered for the Martini-Henry .450/577 bullet.