Lot Essay
This carbine was part of a private contract filled for the Tasmanian Volunteers
BY ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS, LATE HOLLIS & SHEATH BIRMINGHAM
Details
A .577 TWO BAND PATTERN 1861 VOLUNTEER PERCUSSION ARTILLERY CARBINE
By Isaac Hollis & Sons, Late Hollis & Sheath Birmingham
With 61 cm. (24 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1000 yards, the lock marked with patent and maker's mark, regulation bronze mounts, bayonet boss, nipple protector missing, sling swivels, steel ramrod, the stock stamped 'Herbert & Co London', 'J Aston, Armourer, Hythe', butt tang marked 'TV119', Birmingham proof marks
102 cm. (40 1/4 in.)
By Isaac Hollis & Sons, Late Hollis & Sheath Birmingham
With 61 cm. (24 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1000 yards, the lock marked with patent and maker's mark, regulation bronze mounts, bayonet boss, nipple protector missing, sling swivels, steel ramrod, the stock stamped 'Herbert & Co London', 'J Aston, Armourer, Hythe', butt tang marked 'TV119', Birmingham 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.