Rifle Collection (#100)

Japanese firing on Russian Red Cross train, Russo-Japanese War, 1904
Japanese firing on Russian Red Cross train on Trans-Siberian Railway carrying wounded to Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War 1904-5. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 15 May 1904

David Livingstone, saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native schoolmaster, 1857. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in central Africa

Prussian infantry at the charge, Franco-Prussian War, 1870. From The Graphic. (London, 3 September 1870)

Christiaan de Wet, Boer soldier and politician, c1900. De Wet (1854-1922) commanded the forces of the Orange Free State during the Second Boer War (1899-1902)

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Rival Arbiters, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Rival Arbiters, 1866. Napoleon III (1808-1873), Emperor of France, and Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Chancellor of Prussia, carving up Europe

All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. The Black Watch after the Battle of Magersfontein, 11 December 1899. In the week from 10 to 17 December 1899 the British under General Methuen suffered

Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Artist: Frederick Judd Waugh
Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Boers charging Major Goughs force at Blood River. The British were overwhelmed by Bothas Boers who captured much-needed supplies of ammunition

Assault on Wagon Hill, 2nd Boer War, 6 January 1900. Wagon Hill, 5km south of Ladysmith, was an important British position during the Siege of Ladysmith which lasted from 1 November 1899 to 28

Boers besieging Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 1899-1900. The town of Ladysmith was under siege from 1 November 1899 to 28 February 1900 until the siege was raised by British forces under General Henry

Christiaan De Wet, Afrikaner soldier, politician and big game hunter, c1899. De Wet (1854-1922) addressing burghers near Ventersdorp Station

92nd Gordon Highlanders in retreat, Battle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. British troops under Major-General George Colley took Majuba Hill

Battle of Modder River, 2nd Boer War, 28 November 1899. Men of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, equipped with the Lee Metford 10-round magazine rifle

The Open Door!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Open Door!, 1885. Captain Moonlight, the representative of Irish anarchy, has his knife in his belt and his rifle in his hand as he steps through the open door

Dirge of the Disestablished Dogs, 1882. The hunting dogs are redundant, as the hunters set off for their days sport. From Punch, or the London Charivari, Sptember 23, 1882

Law and Liberty, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Law and Liberty, 1880. Law and Liberty watch the unrest in Ireland. This relates to a conference, held on the 23rd October, at Dublin

A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. The ghost of Daniel O Connell is shown telling an armed Irish agitator to lay down his weapon

A Friend in Need, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Friend in Need, 1873. Mr Gladstone is seen here with John Bright. In the background, an African man, dressed in skins and feathers is nonetheless armed with a very modern rifle

A Rank Deception, 1873. Artist: Major HG Robley
A Rank Deception, 1873. Britains troops are on manoeuvres. Private Leary warns Private Smithers that if the officer hears him say he has lost half a stone through marching

Khi-Va La?, 1873. Artist: John Tenniel
Khi-Va La?, 1873. Earl Granville, the Liberal Foreign Secretary in Mr Gladstones government since 1870, stands guard at Indias northern border

Italy in Rome, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Italy in Rome, 1870. King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy takes the sword of Temporal Power from Pope Pius IX who hangs on to his keys

Kick d Out!!, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Kick d Out!!, 1870. A burly Canadian kicks a representative of the Irish Fenian movement out of Canada and back to America where President Grant is waiting. This relates to a long-running problem

Wheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Wheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. This cartoon relates to Irelands recent rise in the levels of agrarian crime and Mr Gladstone muses on whether or not he should take any action

Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Friends or Foes?, 1876. The British Lion, travelling, meets the Russian Bear, who is armed, at the crossroads. This relates to the recent conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria

The Levee of the Season, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Levee of the Season, 1874. Queen Victoria reviews her troops. These were the men who had fought in the Ashanti Campaign recently under the leadership of Sir Garnet Wolseley

The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill

Viva La Libertad, 1868. Artist: John Tenniel
Viva La Libertad, 1868. In September 1868, Queen Isabella of Spain fled her country after the outbreak of revolution and the defeat of her troops by Serrano

Relieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Relieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. France says to Italy: You mustn t let nobody outside annoy the Party inside; and you musn t let the Party inside annoy nobody Outside

A Growl for Poland, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
A Growl For Poland, 1863. Mr. Bull. Ah, Old Dog - You d Like To Have Another Run At That Bear, Wouldn t You; But You Won t This Time

The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. An armed man in a turban, possibly a native sepoy, who represents India stands looking into the distance

Invasion, indeed!... 1859
Invasion, indeed! Thats a Game Two can Play at!-Why, to hear these Poodles Talk, one would Think my Bull-dog was Dead!, 1859. John Bull stands by a board displaying bills for volunteers

Hunters with woman resting in the forest - Scanned 1887 Engraving

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Futuristic soldier laying on the ground aiming rifle

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Picnickers, Sancti Spiritu, Argentina, South America
Picnickers at Los Robles (The Oak Trees) Ranch, Sancti Spiritu, Santa Fe province, Argentina, South America. Some of them are from the Chisholm family: James, Peter, Robert and Sandy. Date: 1909

Group photo, B Squadron, Hampshire Carabiniers, WW1
Group photo, B Squadron, Hampshire Carabiniers, during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

When the War is Over, Maggie (3) WW1
When the War is Over, Maggie -- a British soldier on the Western Front thinks of his love as he takes part in combat alongside his colleagues. (3 of 3) Date: 1914-1918

When the War is Over, Maggie (1) WW1
When the War is Over, Maggie -- a British soldier on the Western Front writes a letter home to his love. (1 of 3) Date: 1914-1918

A British sentry in Flanders, WW1. 1914-1918

William Frank Carver, American sharpshooter
William Frank Carver (1851-1927), American sharpshooter. late 19th century

Victorian Scrap - Navy Landing Practice. late 19th century

La France Maritime - Quartermaster (in full dress uniform). 19th century

Prussian military, on foot and horseback. 19th century

Unexploded German bomb on display, Italy, WW1
Unexploded German bomb on display, Italy, First World War, with an Italian soldier standing alongside. Date: 1914-1918

War Budget cover - 1916
Front cover of The War Budget showing a British soldier, bayonet fixed, looking determinedly into the future as a New Year - 1916 - dawns. Date: 1915

Gamekeeper and dog standing near five-bar gate
A gamekeeper and his dog, standing near a five-bar gate. Date: circa 1970s

County of London Rifle Shooting Championship - The Competitors and Results. Date: circa 1930

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"The Rifle: A Symbol of Courage, Resistance, and Bravery Throughout History" From the valiant Rifleman of the 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot in the Battle of Pyrenees in 1813 to the heroic Geronimo, an American Apache leader photographed in 1887, the rifle has been a powerful tool that shaped nations and defended freedom. Depicting the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War, Howard Pyle's oil painting "The Nation Makers" immortalizes the pivotal role rifles played in securing independence. In World War I, a poignant cartoon titled "Better Hole" humorously highlights how soldiers relied on their rifles for survival. During World War II, a compelling poster asks if one's journey is truly necessary while showcasing a soldier with his trusty rifle by his side. The image serves as a reminder that rifles were not just weapons but lifelines protecting lives and liberties. In times of conflict closer to home, Laodicea Dicey Langston stands tall as she defends her elderly father against Loyalist troops during America's fight for freedom. Her unwavering determination symbolizes how rifles empowered individuals to protect what they held dear. Even beyond warfare scenarios, Native American attacks on western stagecoaches demonstrate how rifles were used both defensively and offensively throughout history. They became symbols of resistance against oppression and encroachment. Survivors from the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade stand united after enduring unimaginable hardships together. Their bond forged through shared experiences showcases not only their resilience but also their reliance on their trusted rifles. From Coldstream Guards proudly posing on Christmas cards to Territorial Army posters during inter-war periods promoting preparedness and vigilance - all emphasize how integral rifles have been in safeguarding peace at home and abroad. Throughout centuries past until today, whether it be defending borders or preserving ideals worth fighting for.