The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Calisher & Terry Carbine is commonly referred to as a 'capping breechloader'. The percussion lock plate is engraved Calisher & Terry, London. The hammer screw has been broken off. Barrel marked Terry's Patent 30 Bore and Calisher & Terry Makers to H M War Department. Butt tang engraved A/P 334. Butt stamped N.S.W over 72. The trigger guard is engraved N.S.W. The rear leaf sight is graduated to 1000 yds. A white buff leather sling is fitted to this weapon.
In 1861 Queensland purchased 163 Calisher and Terry carbines. The New South Wales Police were also equipped with a considerable number of this type of carbine and this example is one of those.
Calisher & Terry Rifle. This weapon is commonly refered to as a 'capping breechloader'. The percussion lock plate is engraved Calisher & Terry. Barrel breech is engraved Terry's Patent 30 Bore with Ja
Pattern 1856 Volunteer Cavalry Carbine. Percussion lock engraved Issac Hollis & Sons, Makers to, Her Majesty's War Department. Barrel stamped 25. Stock marked J Ashton Armourer Hythe, Arrow/GS and AWM
Blanch percussion carbine. Back action percussion lock marked Blanch. Barrel marked London. No markings on the stock although the butt tang is engraved A over XXXI. Browning on the barrel is heavily w
Lancaster (Sappers and Miners) Carbine. Percussion lock marked Crown VR and 1861 over Tower. Barrel stamped 384 near the proof marks with 'Lancasters Patent' on the top. The bayonet boss is numbered 1
British Hay Pattern single shot percussion rifle. Lock plate engraved ISSAC HOLLIS & SONS MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT. The bronze butt plate tang is stamped C74 and the trigger guard N.S.W.
Wilson's Patent breech-loading carbine. Lock marked with a Crown and 1864. Butt has an oval stamp of Herbert & Co, 8 Pall Mall East, London (right), J Ashton, Armourer Hythe (left) and tang is engrave
