Lot Essay
This rifle was manufactured on private contract and supplied to the Victorian Volunteers
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BY HOLLIS & SHEATH, MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT
Details
A .577 THREE BAND HAY PATTERN PERCUSSION RIFLE
By Hollis & Sheath, Makers to Her Majesty's War Department
With 91.5 cm. (36 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1150 yards, the lock marked, regulation bronze mounts, matching steel ramrod marked 'F165', butt tang marked, 'F165 VV', Birmingham proof marks
131.5 cm. (51 3/4 in.)
See illustration
By Hollis & Sheath, Makers to Her Majesty's War Department
With 91.5 cm. (36 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1150 yards, the lock marked, regulation bronze mounts, matching steel ramrod marked 'F165', butt tang marked, 'F165 VV', Birmingham proof marks
131.5 cm. (51 3/4 in.)
See illustration
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.