The Firearms of the African Explorer Henry Morton Stanley

.500 Revolver by E.M. Reilley, London circa 1870.

Carried by Stanley on all his expeditions and most famously on the Livingstone expedition in 1871. On the discovery and mapping of the Congo (travelling downstream from East to West) expedition Stanley's party fought natives in 34 battles in 120 days. This revolver would have fired thousands of rounds "in anger".

Complete with old label stating "The Property of the late Sir H. M. Stanley".

.44 Rimfire Calibre Model 1866 Winchester manufactured January 1871.

Given to Stanley by Edward Morris the American Ambassador to Constantinople and carried by Stanley on the expedition to find Livingstone and probably on later expeditions.

Stanley also left a similar rifle with Dr. Livingstone when he left him to return back to Britain and America.

The rifle has 3/4 length magazine and "musket style" 3/4 length forend to stock.

.45 - 75 Model 1876 Winchester Rifle by Watson Bros. c 1878.

Carried by H. M Stanley on the Congo Free State venture when he set up the administration in the Congo for the King of the Belgians.

Full length magazine, receiver with dust cover.

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