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Lot Essay
By repute this style of carbine was used at Port Arthur penal colony in Tasmania while guarding convicts
Details
A .758 AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION CARBINE
With 37 cm. (14 1/4 in.) rifled barrel, sighted, stamped with obscured name, the lock numbered 'R64, 148, 831', iron trigger guard, saddle bar and ring, walnut stock with semi cheek piece converted from flintlock
75 cm. (29 1/2 in.)
See illustration
With 37 cm. (14 1/4 in.) rifled barrel, sighted, stamped with obscured name, the lock numbered 'R64, 148, 831', iron trigger guard, saddle bar and ring, walnut stock with semi cheek piece converted from flintlock
75 cm. (29 1/2 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.