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2011/82/1-2 Carbine ball, part of collection, from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine gun, lead, maker unknown, London, England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Owanyilla, Queensland, Australia, c. 1856-1860. Click to enlarge.
  • Image 1 of 1, 2011/82/1-2 Carbine ball, part of collection, from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine gun, lead, maker unknown, London, England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Owanyilla, Queensland, Australia, c. 1856-1860. Click to enlarge

Spherical lead ball from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine

Made
Spherical lead ball from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine.

This object is part of

2011/82/1 Collection of buttons (13) and ammunition, metal, various makers, England / Australia, used by the Native Police in Owanyilla / Bonfil Creek / Banana / Wondai Gumbal / Spring Creek / Highbury, Queensland, Australia, c. 1850-1890
Collection of Australian Native Police buttons and ammunition
c. 1850-1890

Summary

Object No.

2011/82/1-2

Object Statement

Carbine ball, part of collection, from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine gun, lead, maker unknown, London, England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Owanyilla, Queensland, Australia, c. 1856-1860

Physical Description

Spherical lead ball from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine.

Short URL

https://ma.as/531003

Production

Made

History

Notes

Found at Owanyilla, Queensland, Australia

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