Lot Essay
This carbine was used by a unit of the Victorian Volunteers
ORDNANCE MODEL
Details
A .577 TWO BAND LANCASTER (SAPPERS & MINERS) PERCUSSION CARBINE
Ordnance model
With 80 cm. (31 1/2 in.) oval bore rifled barrel, sighted to 1100 yards, bayonet boss, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, '1861 Tower', regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod, one sling swivel missing, butt tang marked 'G62 570 V.V', Ordnance marks
122 cm. (48 in.)
Ordnance model
With 80 cm. (31 1/2 in.) oval bore rifled barrel, sighted to 1100 yards, bayonet boss, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, '1861 Tower', regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod, one sling swivel missing, butt tang marked 'G62 570 V.V', Ordnance marks
122 cm. (48 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.