Rifle Collection (#7)

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)

American Civil War, Sharps Model 1863 cavalry carbine
3028786 American Civil War, Sharps Model 1863 cavalry carbine; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sharps Model 1863 breech loading cavalry carbine); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving)
7339224 One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339191 The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Howard Pyle A pirate)

the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790184 the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber (1821)); Photo © CCI

The review by Her Majesty of Rifle Volunteers at Edinburgh, 1860 (engraving)
1579681 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)

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856
864514 Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856; (add.info.: Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. The Battle of Alma, 20 September 1854; George Brown (1790-1865) commander of the Light Division

Book cover of "Les enfants terribles", 1929 (print)
1970277 Book cover of "Les enfants terribles", 1929 (print); (add.info.: Private collection); Photo © CCI

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)
8676566 Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth, Hampshire)

Man blown apart by an explosion (engraving)
8672832 Man blown apart by an explosion (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man blown apart by an explosion)

Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo)
8672802 Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the science fiction film Things to Come)

I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)
8656526 I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was sorry I was out when you looked in)

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644853 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier (colour litho)
8677599 Soldier (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

G for gendarme (chromolitho)
8677322 G for gendarme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G for gendarme. Man in a gendarme's uniform with gun and sword)

Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century (engraving)
8634803 Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century)

The Boatswain's Pipe (colour photo)
8668595 The Boatswain's Pipe (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boatswain's Pipe)

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568484 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; group portrait with Ettore Stacchini by Unknown photographer

Barton Hottentot Kat River Levy (pencil & oil on paper)
8833035 Barton Hottentot Kat River Levy (pencil & oil on paper) by Baines, Thomas (1820-75); 30x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The River Jordan, Holy Land, c.1890-c.1900
1129012 The River Jordan, Holy Land, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print)

Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel)
7295328 Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 36.8x55.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle
3563948 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 ca)

The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle
3568841 The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle, a pistol and a dagger

The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
8682937 The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Cajes, Eugenio (1574-1634) (attr.to); Prado, Madrid

English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats
MMM5478606 English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats, this method has the advantage of surprise but has the disadvantage of being

A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950519 A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669327 Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

"Your money or your life", 1827 (litho)
7422877 "Your money or your life", 1827 (litho); (add.info.: Transport. "Your money or your life." Armed robbery of a stagecoach of the Messageries Royales in France)

The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving)
7312235 The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print)
7339227 Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Robert Seppings, when a boy (1767-1840), c.1773 (oil on canvas)
7338053 Sir Robert Seppings, when a boy (1767-1840), c.1773 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 17.8x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The campaign organized to establish Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 at the end of
6867198 The campaign organized to establish Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 at the end of the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) caused much local resistance

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478285 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850
3331167 A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel)

American Civil War, Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters
3028451 American Civil War, Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters, 15th Massachusetts Volunteers, armed with a target rifle)

Chumah, servant of David Livingstone, 1880 (engraving)
864595 Chumah, servant of David Livingstone, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Chumah, the servant of David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa, with his aunt

Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
864134 Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe)

The Great Rifle-shooting match, 1860 (engraving)
1579668 The Great Rifle-shooting match, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Great Rifle-shooting match on Wimbledon Common. Her Majesty is showing firing the first shot)

The review of Derbyshire rifle volunteers at Chatsworth Park, 1860 (engraving)
1579565 The review of Derbyshire rifle volunteers at Chatsworth Park, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the review of Derbyshire rifle volunteers at Chatsworth Park)

Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671562 Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahmoud, C Smirke up. Mahmoud was the 1936 winner of the Derby)

Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving)
8676749 Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina, Croatia)

The Triumph of Hate (litho)
8664187 The Triumph of Hate (litho) by Forsyth, Gordon Mitchell (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Hate. Cartoon from Labour Leader, 1915)

I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho)
8655827 I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I trust you won't think me abrupt)

First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626449 First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss M E Foster)

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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.