Rifle Collection (#6)

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339198 A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869
6426217 Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster)
XTD75424 Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster); Private Collection

Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XOS5882164 Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Woodhouse, C.L. (19th century); 64.5x78.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by C. L. Woodhouse)

Robinson Crusoe (colour litho)
8634727 Robinson Crusoe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe)

Gag, Gap, Gas, Gig, Gnu, Gun, Ham, Hat, Hay, Hem, Hen, Hew (engraving)
8649977 Gag, Gap, Gas, Gig, Gnu, Gun, Ham, Hat, Hay, Hem, Hen, Hew (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gag, Gap, Gas, Gig, Gnu, Gun, Ham, Hat, Hay)

I was delighted to hear (colour litho)
8656771 I was delighted to hear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was delighted to hear. Man with an ear trumpet and cannon)

But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho)
8656629 But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: But I can't marry you, you're so little)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff
3566999 Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Macedonia 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Advertising booklet for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, Syracuse, New York (chromolitho)
8677788 Advertising booklet for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, Syracuse, New York (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier (colour litho)
8677600 Soldier (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo)
8668624 Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Royal Salute)

Spain (1830). Provincial Militia. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4879048 Spain (1830). Provincial Militia. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo; Museo del Romanticismo, Madrid

DEBRET, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848). A Colourful and Historic Journey to Brazil. 1839
CUL4866592 DEBRET, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848). A Colourful and Historic Journey to Brazil. 1839. " The refreshments of the after dinner the palace square"

The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt
3567179 The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

Snaphaunce Revolver, from The National Encyclopaedia published by William Mackenzie London, late 19th century
3501418 Snaphaunce Revolver, from The National Encyclopaedia published by William Mackenzie London, late 19th century; (add.info.: Snaphaunce Revolver circa 1640)

Confederate Richmond Musketoon
3481447 Confederate Richmond Musketoon; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Richmond Arsenal manufactured musketoon for mounted infantry and cavalry use); © Don Troiani

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434982 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Red Cross train on Trans - Siberian Railway
2604118 Red Cross train on Trans - Siberian Railway; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese firing on Russian Red Cross train on Trans - Siberian Railway carrying wounded to Port)

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813
536558 Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813; (add.info.: Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington)

English Infantry soldier in 1750. From The Story of England, published 1930
2963150 English Infantry soldier in 1750. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley
530485 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley and plain of Jellalabad. Wood engraving February 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US Marines raising the stars-and-stripes on Cuban soil for the first time
528574 Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US Marines raising the stars-and-stripes on Cuban soil for the first time, 11 June 1898

The review by Her Majesty of Rifle Volunteers at Edinburgh, 1860 (engraving)
1579682 The review by Her Majesty of Rifle Volunteers at Edinburgh, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the review by Her Majesty of Rifle Volunteers at Edinburgh)

Mr. Edward Boss, 1860
1579671 Mr. Edward Boss, 1860; (add.info.: Engraving of Mr. Edward Boss, the rifle champion of England. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print)
DUV4202549 Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220171 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214845 Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

Pair of honor pistols offered to General Desaix, 1701-1799 (object)
5944673 Pair of honor pistols offered to General Desaix, 1701-1799 (object); 40 cm; Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux, France; (add.info)

Pair of pistols that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object)
5944654 Pair of pistols that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand; (add.info)

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
5614332 The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe)

A French 16th century musketeer. 19th century (engraving)
5669300 A French 16th century musketeer. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for Colt's Firearms, Pistols, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns, 1862
7125129 Advertisement for Colt's Firearms, Pistols, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns, 1862; (add.info.: Advertisement for Colt's Firearms, Pistols, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns)

Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode, 1869 (engraving)
6426218 Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode)

Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869
6426216 Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Artillery. German gunman pointing heavy gun in 16th century, 1869 (engraving)
6426251 Artillery. German gunman pointing heavy gun in 16th century, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery)

Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869
6426249 Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood)
7295458 Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood); 11x117x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: They have walnut stocks)

Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989132 Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

A duel between spools - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949613 A duel between spools - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Patent medicine label for Bennett Pieters & Cos
2623744 Patent medicine label for Bennett Pieters & Cos; (add.info.: Patent medicine label for Bennett Pieters & Co. celebrated Red Jacket stomach bitters)

English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902
CUL4892087 English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: English soldiers fighting in Transvaal)

A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Leather, helmet
FLO4678642 A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Leather, helmet, pauldrons and brassarts of blue steel, buff coat, gambado boots and spurs

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478312 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

Christiana Davis fatally wounding an opponent during a duel she fought while masquerading as a soldier
3480137 Christiana Davis fatally wounding an opponent during a duel she fought while masquerading as a soldier; (add.info)

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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.