| Accession Number | REL/10282 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | c 1840 |
| Conflict |
British Army Era, 1788-1870 |
Sergeants Volunteer Pattern 1840 Carbine
Description
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 side of the butt and crown over F on the other. The barrel is held in place by two 'key' pins as fitted to the Pattern 1842 musket and it has the Hanovarian bayonet catch in the brass fore-end cap. The trigger guard has a downward extension as fitted to the New Land Pattern Sergeants carbine of 1832. This weapon is complete with an original ramrod.
History / Summary
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