Lot Essay
This carbine was purchased in Tasmania and by repute was used at Port Arthur penal colony
Details
A .653 SMOOTHBORE PERCUSSION CONSTABULARY CARBINE OF 1840
With 66 cm. (26 in.) sighted barrel, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, 'Tower 1852', Lovell's triangular bayonet, sling swivels and nipple protector missing, steel ramrod, regulation brass mounts, stock stamped 'Brooks & Son' and rack number '42', Ordnance marks
108 cm. (42 1/2 in.)
With 66 cm. (26 in.) sighted barrel, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, 'Tower 1852', Lovell's triangular bayonet, sling swivels and nipple protector missing, steel ramrod, regulation brass mounts, stock stamped 'Brooks & Son' and rack number '42', Ordnance marks
108 cm. (42 1/2 in.)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.