bolt action centre-fire rifle
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19390002-058
- Event 1899-1902 South African War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Ludwig Loewe & Co.
- Date Made 1895-1902
- Place of Use Continent - Africa, Country - South Africa
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, firearm
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1895/01/01
- Latest 1902/12/31
- Brand Name / Model 1896 Orange Free State Rifle
- Inscription O.V.S. over 794; Monogram on barrel and butt:C double L'S and an O; On butt: C. J. Jonker; On cleaning rod: A7840; On receiver: OVS/794; (Crown) over L; (Loewe Mirror Mongram); Mod. Mauser 1896; Ludw. Loewe & Co. Berlin; On butt: J. Jonker
- Pattern Name Mauser
- Materials Steel, Wood
- Service Component Boer Forces
- Measurements Height 18.0 cm, Length 123.7 cm, Width 9.5 cm