Original Victorian Era British Soldier’s War Trophies from the Sepoy Rebellion & Mahdist Wars Hotchkiss .303 mostly from India

mostly from India

these "Improved System Rifles" saw much service on frontiers all over the World

Original Civil War Federal infantry forage caps are difficult to find in any condition in the collecting community

The Field Pack (upper) had a waterproof liner

as the action is somewhat finicky

Original Victorian Era British Soldier’s War Trophies from the Sepoy Rebellion & Mahdist Wars Hotchkiss .303 mostly from IndiaOriginal Items: One Set of Two Items. The Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 until 1901, was the Greatest time for Colonialism when 25% of the World's landmass fell under British Rule; the peak was 1919. This was a time when an empire was built where the sun truly never set, however to build and maintain such an empire, numerous armed conflicts were required. Here are two weapons from the same Victorian Soldier's estate, which can tell us where he