| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/19126 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, West Midlands, Birmingham |
| Date made | c 1910 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Martini Cadet Rifle : New South Wales Citizen Military Forces
Description
Martini Cadet Rifle. Lever action marked on the right side COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA and 49043 over NSW over 22.637. Left side MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS Co Ltd and TRADE MARK with three crossed rifles in the centre. Knox form stamped 310 12-120 and 49043. Butt stamped C.M.F. over N.S.W. over 22.637 over 10/11. This rifle is complete with a light webbing sling and a steel foresight cap. Sling marked H arrow 15 D arrow D. HA&S. 1945.
History / Summary
This rifle was issued in October 1911 and used by the New South Wales Citizen Military Forces.