Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
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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 |
Martini-Henry Mk III Rifle : Victorian Horse Artillery
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.