REL/02398 - Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle : Victorian Volunteer Navy
- ID number
- REL/02398
- Title
- Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle : Victorian Volunteer Navy
- Object type
- Firearm
- Places made
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- United Kingdom: England;
- United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London;
- Date made
- 1861
- Collection
- Technology
- 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.
- 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.
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