bolt action centre-fire carbine
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19980093-013
- Event 1899-1902 South African War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Ludwig Loewe & Co.
- Date Made 1896
- 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 1896/01/01
- Latest 1896/12/31
- Brand Name / Model 1896 Orange Free State Carbine
- Inscription H.P. HOLTSHAUSEN (on butt) 2949 Mod Mauser 1896 Ludw Loewe & Co Berlin (on receiver)
- Pattern Name Mauser
- Materials Metal, Wood
- Service Component Boer Forces
- Unit Germiston Commando
- Measurements Height 14.5 cm, Length 95.5 cm, Width 6.7 cm