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Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:45 pm
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I have the picture in a larger format, but I didn't want to put it on the site because of space! If you PM me your email I will send you whatever pictures you want!
Andy

Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:44 pm
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I have listed a couple of pictures of my Swinburne Henry rifle if it helps with research. I believe they were issued to the Natal Volunteers. I do not have a cleaning rod, but will be adapting a MK2 M ...

Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:15 am
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Great painting! I would buy a print if you do any? Very Happy

Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:06 pm
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Hi,
Just a note that the .450 Adams breach loading pistol is a section 7.1 or 7.3 firearm and must be on this type of firearm licence.
With the Martini or any other obsolete calibre gun, if one roun ...

Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:55 pm
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Hi Graham,
No licence is required to own the MH 577/450
If you intend to shoot it, it becomes a section 1 firearm!
The 'live' ammo is and always will be on licence (old or new).
If you own the rif ...

Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:43 pm
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Hi Simon,
I've got a load of rolled original rounds, live and deact, I can do you a couple for a fair price if you like?
You will need a Firearm cert if you want the live ones though (and Collect) ...

Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:56 pm
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Thanks for your thoughts on the medals!
I only have a few and hope to build up the collection slowly. I still like the idea of a WIA, just for the fact that the reciprient has seen and worn the medal ...

Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:25 am
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That's amazing info Thank's Mike!
All this info has made a complete story for me out of what was an old piece of paper!
Although I have collected for years, only now the album is full have I wanted ...

Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:58 pm
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Thanks John, I see the book is available on Amazon,
so I will order a copy! Smile
Regards Andy

Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:20 pm
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Great info Thanks Peter
Amazing how and old document can bring someone almost back to life!
This is why I find letters, autographs and medals more interesting than say cap badges. (mind you i like t ...

Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:36 am
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As a collector of all things from the Zulu war and new to the forum I wondered what the general feeling is on values of relics?
i.e. A KIA medal Isandlwana can sell for up to (and possibly beyond) �10k ...

Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:01 am
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Thanks again!
I am of to the library to check out the 1st Boer war pics
I just hope reading these books doesn't extend an already expensive hobby! Lol Laughing

Andy

Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:31 pm
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That's Great, Thanks for the swift replies! Very Happy
I couldn't find out a thing using the web.
Regards Andy

ps. Excellent Forum!!

Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:49 am
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Hi this is my first post on this forum!
Does anyone have any info on Surgeon John Joseph Falvey?
He was in the Zulu campaign, 1st Boer war (Lydenburg), Abu Klea. but that is all I know.
I have a le ...
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