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This carbine made under a Belgian contract was supplied to South Australian Volunteer Artillery
2ND MODEL OF 1858, BELGIAN CONTRACT
Details
A .577 TWO BAND PATTERN 1853 PERCUSSION ARTILLERY CARBINE
2nd Model of 1858, Belgian Contract
With 61 cm. (24 in.) three groove barrel, V notch sight to 500 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1861', regulation brass mounts, sling swivels, bayonet boss, steel ramrod, brass butt tang marked 'SA 13' crowned, Leige proof marks
102 cm. (40 1/4 in.)
2nd Model of 1858, Belgian Contract
With 61 cm. (24 in.) three groove barrel, V notch sight to 500 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1861', regulation brass mounts, sling swivels, bayonet boss, steel ramrod, brass butt tang marked 'SA 13' crowned, Leige proof marks
102 cm. (40 1/4 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.