Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0165
Collection
Primary Maker
Place
Date
1896
Associated Notes
Mauser Model 1895 bolt action rifle, Anglo Boer War
"Taken from the Boers during the SA War, 1900". Acquired by the New Zealand Government as a war trophy, SAT 1033. Owner's name carved on butt: "N.C.MEYER" and illustration of fish
Associated Event
Anglo Boer War (South African) 1899-1902
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
1901
Period
Signature/marks
B1081 (firearm serial number)
s:1033 [1081 [B1081] & 6334 [on bolt] & SAT 1033] (firearm serial number)
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 1235mm
barrel length: 885mm
bolt: 17.5cm L, 1.7cm diameter. ~8cm W (including bolt) x ~3cm H
calibre: 7mm
Measurement Reading
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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