discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou rifle human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēsmoke grenade discharger (descriptive name)Kupu whakaahuasmoke grenade discharger (rifle part): breech of 1907 SMLE No1 Mk1*Cut down for use as a smoke grenade discharger, circa 1900swoodwork cut off in front of action & at wrist; piece of steel plate bolted through to action with additional mounting hole at base; heavy brass ring fitted to trigger guard and barrel cut off 2-1/2" in front of bolt; possibly takes a cup discharger for smoke grenade for an armoured vehicle; manufactured by Sparkbrook; body and barrel have been renumbered; possibly cut down for WW2; underside of barrel stub has been milled to create flat surface, similar to Nock's form on top; barrel has been shortened to 30mm and externally threaded, possibly for the screwing on of a grenade or smoke discharger cup, most likely the latter; bolt has been converted from a Lee Metford Mk2 with the two dust-cover lugs removed, but the rear engaging groove remains; magazine has been removed and replaced with wooden plug, grooved to allow easy single loading of cartridge; long-range rear aperture sight remains, presumably to provide the spring washer plate for the safety catch; cut-out removedmissing: discharge cup; threaded connectormarkings:right hand side body strap: [crown] / ER / SPARKBROOK / 1907 / SHTLE / 1.*right hand side forward of body: T / 6927 / 13187 (struckthrough)right side of barrel: manufacturer and proof marks; 6927 / T / W44left hand body strap (date refurbished): ,14front left of body: manufacturer and proof markfront left of barrel stub: manufacturer and proof mark; (year of replacement barrel) ,07 [broad arrow]on Nock's form: ..ANK / 1309forward of outer thread on top of barrel: armourer's asterisk originally denoting corrosion on internal barrel at that positionon bolt: T / 6927WāhiUnited KingdomRā Tāpiringa1987Tohu Tuakiri KēA7122 (arms)WāhangaHistoryWar History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete rifle, A7122, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 27 Jan… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, A7122Kaiwaihanga Matua Royal Small Arms Factory: Sparkbrook (Maker)WāhiUnited KingdomRāCirca 1907Tuhipoka HāngaiCheck cond. Report / Check This item in A register as: [in reg: breech of 1907 SMLE 1* cut down for use as a line thrower] check description in W Reg in xl: smooth bore; horn handle; engraved breech - does this refer to A7121WāEdward VII (1901-1910)/House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha/English reignWaitohu/māka13197 & 6927 (firearm serial number)Pāohometal/inorganic materialwood/plant materialRaraunga Ine310mm50mm75mm110mmTaumata whakarōpūriflelongarmsfirearmsarms & armaments RifleLongarmsFirearmsArmaments05 Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 Tūemi e whai hononga Ngā hua o DigitalNZ Queen's Rifles at Shooting range target. Rifle Butts Waitaki District Council Wellington Rifle Association championships, Trentham. [P2-319-515] Upper Hutt City Library Rifle barrel Te Awamutu Museum Rifle team Waimate Museum and Archives Rifle team Waimate Museum and Archives Mea e whai hononga ai E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60