Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28 Nov 2024
A .656 Pattern 1859 three-band smoothbore musket, barrel 38.5 in., simple standing back sight,
A .656 Pattern 1859 three-band smoothbore musket, barrel 38.5 in., simple standing back sight, Ordnance marked, Enfield lock with crowned 'VR' and dated 1864, brass furniture, steel jag head ram rod, with a brass topped cork muzzle plug. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(139cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection
Issued for use by native troops of the Indian Army.