bolt action centre-fire rifle
Report a Mistake- Object Number 20030345-001
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Event
1899-1902 South African War
Fouriesbourg - Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken
- Date Made 1897
- 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 1897/01/01
- Latest 1897/12/31
- Brand Name / Model 1897 Orange Free State Rifle
- Inscription (on butt) C.P.PIERS FOURIESBOURG O.R.C. JULY 30TH 1900.; (on bolt): B5279; (on receiver) O.V.S 6017 DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN
- Pattern Name Mauser
- Materials Walnut, Steel
- Service Component Boer Forces
- Measurements Height 14.5 cm, Length 123.8 cm, Width 9.5 cm