The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 AWM19079. A 'D' is stamped on the left side wrist. The butt tang is stamped G 88 and the trigger guard N.S.W. It is complete with all parts including the saddle bar and ring.
The markings indicate that this weapon was issued to the New South Wales Cavalry.
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.
Pattern 1861 Volunteer Artillery Carbine. Percussion lock marked Issac Hollis & Sons late Hollis & Sheath, Birmingham and a crown surrounded by 'Makers to Her Majestys War Department'. Tang marked TV
British Pattern 1858 Second Model, percussion, single shot, artillery carbine. The lock is engraved ISSAC HOLLIS & SONS late HOLLIS & SHEATH BIRMINGHAM. MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT. The tan
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'
Pattern 1853 Rifle, 3rd Model. Lock marked Crown over VR and 1859 over Enfield. Butt marked with the Enfield factory roundel and stamped Arrow over GS. Opposite side THEATRE ROYAL MELBOURNE. Tang stam
Sergeants Carbine Volunteer Pattern 1840. Lock marked John Wiggan 13. Barrel has a London proof mark and 13 stamped on the rear tang. It is fitted with front and rear post sights. Stock marked 13 one
