| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL23053 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, West Midlands, Birmingham |
| Date made | 1896 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 Army organisation period 1903-1912 |
Martini-Enfield Mk I Cavalry Carbine : Queensland Military Forces
Description
Martini-Enfield Mk I Cavalry Carbine. Single shot lever action marked (right side) Crown VR over BSA&MCo II with Q arrow G over 155 and 2463, (left side) Crown VR over ENFIELD 1896 ME .303 CCI. Butt stamped Q arrow G over 155 and 1999 with I over D arrow D over 155. It has a leather cover over the rear sight and a cleaning rod.
History / Summary
This is a Martini Henry Mk II rifle converted to a Martini Enfield Mk I carbine and was used by the Queensland Military Forces.