NEWS
AND UPDATES
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Recent Additions to Collection |
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Belgian
1882
marked Art Dep
Magd |
P1875
Volunteer Sawback |
S84/98
marked 45SGX |
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Baker hand held |
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M1865/71 sawback pioneer
marked. |
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Mle1866
Chassepot blade etching
Compare two Mle1866 blade spines with same
date and manufacturer – the blade etching was done individually by hand with
acid and wax being used. (thanks to Pierre Renoux for information). |
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Birmingham
trade made Spanish modelo 1857 socketsat
Millmount Museum, Drogheda in Co.Louth. Display of P53 rifles with P1853 and
Spanish sockets (thanks to Graham Priest for information). |
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Irish
Regimental markings on British bayonets |
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