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rifle, breechloading, falling block, Henry, .451 in, rifle, falling block, rifle, breechloading

Accession Number

NAM.1963-12-251-80

Description

Breechloading .451 in falling block Henry Patent rifle, 1877; first appeared in 1860; bayonet fitting.

Units

Naval Artillery Volunteers, New South Wales

People

National Arms and Ammunition Company Limited

Dimensions

Length: 123 cm Text: 19 cm Text: .451 in

Inscriptions

Butt stamped with ordnance marks and '[circular stamp] The National Arms & Ammunition Co LD BIRMINGHAM 1877' ‘[broad arrow]/ S /[ broad arrow’ ‘N.A.V’ ‘9’ Lock stamped: ‘NA & A Co LD/ 1877’ Lock: ‘HENRY’S PATENT’ Barrel stamped with Birmingham proof marks '1351' and '52'. Underside of stock: ‘397’ ‘[crown]/ 10’ ‘[crown]/ 10’