Mauser M1896 7 mm bolt action rifle, Boer War, 1899 (c)
rifle, bolt action, Mauser, 7 mm M1896, rifle, bolt action
Accession Number
NAM.1996-11-56-1
Description
Mauser M1896 7 mm bolt action rifle, Boer Forces, 1899 (c) Recovered by (?) 2/Lt R Macleod, Royal Dublin Fusiliers (Macleod was wounded at Colenso). With cleaning rod and leather sling. Associated with the Battle of Colenso Dec 15 1899, Boer War (1899-1902).
Events
Colenso, Battle of, 1899 (Boer War 1899-1902)