NitroX
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| 24/01/21 06:45 PM |
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Re: British History: Gordon of Khartoum?
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Therefore, I’d not assume that a rifle such as this would be left at home in the UK during deployment but, rather, would have been taken abroad with the officer.
I would assume most sporting arms, at least a small number, would accompany a senior officer, to their posting in the Empire. Which is what I said.
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a sporting arm, a necessity for any senior officer
Postings were not for a few weeks like today, but often for years. And a long trip to and fro.