029418A Accession Number: 029418A

Description

FORT GELLIBRAND. AUSTRALIAN-MADE 25-POUNDER GUN WITH SAWN OFF BARREL. THIS WEAPON HAS BEEN REBUILT FOR ADAPTABILITY TO MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS.

Details

Accession Number

029418A

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white

Date Made

2 March 1943

Place Made

Williamstown

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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