REL/02398 - Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle : Victorian Volunteer Navy

REL/02398

ID number
REL/02398
Title
Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle : Victorian Volunteer Navy
Object type
Firearm
Places made
  • 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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