Martini-Henry Mk III Rifle : Victorian Horse Artillery

Place Oceania: Australia, Victoria
Accession Number REL22628
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm
Place made United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, West Midlands, Birmingham
Date made 1887
Conflict Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900
Description

Martini-Henry Mk III Rifle. Single shot lever action marked Crown over VR over B.S.A&M Co 1887 III and a Birmingham VGt stamp. The butt has a VIC GOV roundel stamp and 13324, right side and VHA over 17 in a circle on the left. It is complete with all original parts.

History / Summary

The Mk III Martini Henry rifle was used by all the colonies of Australia. This example is marked to the Victorian Horse Artillery.