I got this rifle from a very good friend and it must be at least 10 years since the first time he showed it to me. He saved it from a chap a long time ago who was just about to fit a set of scope mounts [ proof to me there is no God ] when my mate asked why was he going to put a scope on it ? " To make it sell better " was his answer !! My friend said he would pay him his asking price without the scope mounted and so saved this piece of history.
How it came to Oz I have no idea but it wouldn't surprise me if a returning soldier had something to do with it. Next time I'm visiting with my mate I'll see if he knows more.
Good find on the 9mm and a lovely old rifle with an intriguing history. With the accessories also along with it, unless bought here, I would guess it didn't come with a returned soldier. Maybe the original owner emigrated here and it was sold by him or his estate? If all the accessories and ammo were purchased here, then it could be a returned soldier as well. Probably will never know.
Quote: I have a John Hayton [ Grahamstown, South Africa, c.1850-c.1873 ] two groove double muzzleloading Cape Rifle that I know was bought home by an Australian soldier after the Boer War so they were definitely bringing home some souvenirs. Maybe should put a few pics of it up one day.
Ron.
Ron
Yes please. Post the photos if you haven't already.
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