Carbine

Production date
1872
 Description
A .577 Snider patent percussion carbine. " N.Z. 222 " is marked on the butt plate. A crown with " 1872 " under it is marked on the lock plate. There are proof marks on the side of the barrel. Initials " J. W " on side of stock and " Jo (obscured) " is also marked on the carbine.
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Object detail

Production date
1872
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
This carbine was probably purchased by the New Zealand Government for use in the prison service or by the police forces in the late 1880s.
Accession number
A76.922
Collection type
Small Arms
Firearms
Armaments
Militaria
Social History
Material
Steel
Metal
Wood
Brass

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