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Miniature brass rifle with bayonet and sling

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Overview

Miniature brass rifle with bayonet and sling. The main section of the rifle and bayonet appears to be made from cast brass. There is a circular hole where the trigger would be positioned.
A thin strip of silver coloured, flat metal wire has been soldered to the rifle butt and extends approximately two-thirds of the way along the barrel.
There is no maker's mark, nor brooch or pin for attachment.

Historical information

The purpose of this miniature rifle is unknown. It appears to be hand made, perhaps as trench art. It may have been made to attach to a display item such as a figurine, or worn as a brooch, despite there being no visibile fittings.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00853

Item type

Collectibles

Decorative Objects

Souvenirs

Themes

War and Conflict

Material

Brass

Metal

Width

80 mm

Height or length

12 mm

Keywords

Rifle

Souvenirs

Trench Art

Personal Items

History - Social

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Sunday, 3 May, 2026

Completeness

83

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