MILITARY FIREARMS IN COLONIAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA THEIR ISSUE AND MARKING

WA Museum Records and Supplements | Updated 1 decade ago

Abstract - The types, quantities and dates of issue of military firearms to the Imperial garrison, the Enrolled Pensioner Force, the Volunteer Force, the Permanent Force and the Cadet Force between 1829 -1903 are examined and discussed. The markings of these arms, where known, are described and discussed. The types, quantities and marking of Western Australian military arms in the early Commonwealth period are also briefly canvassed.