Lot 308

Description

Anvils, for use with No.2A percussion caps, a tin of 100 by Eley Brothers, Ld, London; Combustible Envelope Cartridges for Col. Colt's Patent new model Pocket Revolving Pistol, unopened packet of 5; also a used large bullet (projectile section), said to have been found at Corregidor. Reproductions by Bob Marshall in the 90's, the first two containers aged, otherwise uncirculated, the last item with oxidation at one end, otherwise very good. (3)

Together with small printed sheet of instructions for use of prepared Paper Cartridges for use with Colt's Patent Revolvers; another small instruction sheet for Montagu Hayes, R.N., Skin Cartridges for use with Colonel Colt's Revolvers.

The Battle of Corregidor on 5-6 May 1942 was the final battle won by the Japanese for the conquest of the Philippines. The US Army recaptured the island of Corregidor in 1945.

No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.