Percussion musket

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Title

Percussion musket

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Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Enfield percussion musket, 1841. Calibre .75. This weapon was used by the British Army's 58th Regiment during its service in New Zealand, from 1845 until 1858. . During the First New Zealand War of 1845-46, the Regiment took part in fighting at Okaihau, Ohaewai and Ruapekapeka in the north, at Boulcott's Farm and Horokiwi near Wellington and at St John's Wood near Wanganui.

Format

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Date created

1841

Creator

Royal Small Arms Factory

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/49558

Related subjects

wood / brass / steel / muskets / New Zealand Wars / Whanganui River / Enfield / 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot

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