Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Carbine Dated 1867 Helmets Battle of Algeciras Bay

Battle of Algeciras Bay

each having the correct steel pike head with dual supporting tangs securing it to the Ash shaft

had been used by many European Nations from 1770 onwards

and rebuilt

75 mm x 58 rimmed

Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Carbine Dated 1867 Helmets Battle of Algeciras BayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This single shot breechloading carbine incorporates Whitworth pattern hexagonal rifling to stabilize the long length . 45 caliber projectiles it fires. It was dubbed the Monkeytail by the British, South African and Portuguese troops that were issued it based on the shape of loading lever for the breech. This artillery carbine features 16. 5" barrel of heavy construction and is marked WHITWORTH PATENT directly in