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2011/82/1-12 Percussion caps (2), from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine, brass, maker unknown, possibly made in England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia, 1851-1859. Click to enlarge.
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Two used brass percussion caps

Two used brass percussion caps, each with four arms joined at centre with ends bent upwards. One is damaged, with one arm nearly detached. The other has marks of firing on the reverse.

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

Parts of this object

2011/82/1-12/1 Percussion cap (1 of 2), from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine, brass, maker unknown, possibly made in England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia, 1851-1859
Used brass percussion cap
1850-1859
2011/82/1-12/2 Percussion cap (1 of 2), from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine, brass, maker unknown, possibly made in England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia, 1851-1859
Used brass percussion cap
1850-1859

Summary

Object No.

2011/82/1-12

Object Statement

Percussion caps (2), from a Potts & Hunt double barrelled carbine, brass, maker unknown, possibly made in England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Wondai Gumbal, Queensland, Australia, 1851-1859

Physical Description

Two used brass percussion caps, each with four arms joined at centre with ends bent upwards. One is damaged, with one arm nearly detached. The other has marks of firing on the reverse.

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