Snider-Enfield Mk III Cavalry Carbine : New South Wales Public School Cadet Corps Accession Number: REL/10253

Description

Snider-Enfield Mk III Cavalry Carbine. Lock marked Crown over VR and B.S.A&M.Co over 1885. Breech stamped MkIII. The carbine is half stocked and held to the barrel by one Baddeley band. Butt is marked N.S.W PSCC 1903. It is complete including the leather rear sight cover.

Contextual Description

This carbine is marked to the New South Wales Public School Cadet Corps. However they were widely used throughout the Australian colonies by the military (cavalry) and the Police.

Details

Accession Number
REL/10253
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Calibre
Date Made
1885
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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