Rifles Collection (page 56)

Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and rifle
Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and guns prior to heading out on a hunt

Georgian soldiers
Georgian Soldiers

Terazije - Belgrade, Serbia
Terazije - the central square and an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Here local men make traditional costume pieces including the highly decorated jerkins

United States Army - Apache Scouts - wearing standard issue uniform but allowed to embellish this with traditional tribal headwear and scarves

French trench WWI
A French advanced observation post with telescopic rifles in Parroy, Meurthe et Moselle, France during World War I

PE and Band, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in an exercise drill, with the band behind them, on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Finnish defences WWII
Soldiers standing in defences in Finland during World War II

Hunting Series (3 of 5) - Rabbit Shooting - In the Spinney

Indian servant cleaning his Masters equipment
Indian servant sitting cross-legged, cleaning his Masters equipment, including his boots and shoes and hunting rifles with brushes and polish

Turkish hunting party in Anatolia
Turkish shooting party with rifles and dogs in Anatolia

Arras 1917
10th Scottish Rifles raiding party waiting in sap for the signal to go. Shortly after a shell fell in the trench killing seven men on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1917

In the trenches 1915
Soldiers of the Cameronians (5th Scottish Rifles) in the trenches in Bois Grenier on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1915

A country shooting party in Austria
A picnic during a country shooting party in Austria. The men sit in the foreground amid the baskets of food, guns and dog

Guards take aim in Sidney Street, East London
Members of the First Battalion Scots Guards lying in the roadway, taking aim during the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Prince of Wales (George V) at Dover
The Prince of Wales (soon to be George V) with Guards at Dover, Kent

Hindenburg naval inspection, Kiel, Germany
President Paul von Hindenburg at a naval inspection in Kiel. Just behind him is Admiral Erich Raeder, Chief of the Kiel Station, and further back is Admiral Hans Zenker, Chief of the Fleet

Emin Pasha under attack
Emin Pashas men revolt at Dufile in in 1880. H.M Stanley(1841-1904), explorer, mounted the Emin Pasha relief expedition to central Africa to rescue him in 1886

First experiences with Mazambonis people
Stanley comes into conflict with Mazambonis people on the Emin Pasha relief expedition in central Africa. Natives, armed with bows, arrows and spears

Shkoder Ottoman army volunteers in traditional costume
Albanian volunteers for the Ottoman Empire army from Shkoder, Albania

Albania - Two Albanian men in Salonica
Albania - Two Albanian soldiers in traditional costume in Salonica

Two Albanian Farmers both with long rifles, wearing goat hair jerkins and extremely scruffy leggings

Camp Gordon, Georgia
American troops at Camp Gordon, Georgia

North Vietnam 1972
A group of North Vietnamese soldiers hold their rifles aloft as if in celebration of victory. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Empire Day in Wandsworth, London
Empire Day celebrations in Wandsworth, south west London. Empire Day was celebrated between 1904 and 1958 to commemorate Queen Victorias birthday

RNPS Landing at Beykoz
The Landing from the ship HMS Iron Duke of the RNPS (Royal Naval Patrol Service) at Beykoz (Beicos), Turkey

The West Indian troops rushing the stockade at Bongeh
A scene in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the Mendi expedition showing troops of the 3rd Battalion, West India Regiment rushing the stockade at Bongeh

Samsun - Laz gang
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology

Officer - 95th Rifles (Peninsular War)

Syrians in Constantinople
A group of Syrians in Constantinople, displaying traditional Syrian dress with sword, rifles, headresses and a carried ewer. Date: 1905

Senegal - West Africa - Tam Tam Malinke - Dancers
The Dance of the Riflemen at Tam Tam Malinke, Senegal

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Woolley Earns Vc / Hill 60
2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Harold Woolley of the Queen Victorias Rifles, a territorial regiment, earns the Victoria Cross on Hill 60 by continually throwing bombs

A revolutionary in shackles
A revolutionary/rebel in Turkey, held in shackles and flanked by two soldiers of the Turkish Army

Proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica
The proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica (now part of Greece), on 24th July 1908 - revolutionary military group from Resna, South West Macedonia under the commmand of Melek Bey

Christmas at the Front: British Soldiers bringing in Mistlet
British soldiers in khaki uniform carrying mistletoe on the barrels of their rifles in December 1914; an optimistic portrayal of Christmas at the Front during World War I

Major John Cook VC (d. 1879)
Engraved portrait of Major John Cook VC (d.1879) of the 5th Gurkha Rifles, pictured c.1875

Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islingto
Illustration showing a series of scenes from the Royal Military Tournament, held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, in 1897

Serbian Military Leaders during the First World War period

Royal Irish Rifles 1916
British troops - a party of the Royal Irish Rifles - rest in a communication trench on the first day of the Battle of the Somme

Officers of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles

For Valour : British Officers and N. C. Os who have been aw
From top left: 2nd Lieut David Nelson V.C. ( L Battery, R.H.A); Capt Theodore Wright. (Royal Engineers); Capt H.S. Ranken (Royal Army Medical Corps); Capt F.O. Grenfell (9th Lancers); Lieut J.H.S

British Runner crossing No Mans Land; First World War, 1
Illustration showing a British runner carrying messages across No Mans Land under enemy shell-fire, France, 1916. Under the etiquette employed by British runners they were allowed to run when being

German Weapons; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing a variety of captured German weapons, displayed in a yard behind the French lines, 1916. The weapons shown include machine-guns, rifles, artillery pieces and flame-throwers

A gathering of Cree Indians, c. 1870
Image showing a group of male Prairie Cree Indians smoking long pipes and talking together. The Cree are wearing fringed buckskin and feathers in their hair

A British firing-line trench
British soldiers in a firing-line trench with rifles leaning against sandbags and duckboard pathways

Emin Pashas Irregular Troops, c. 1887
Engraving showing some of the irregular troops of Emin Pashas army, armed with rifles, Sudan, 1888. Emin Pasha (1840-1892) was the German doctor, explorer

American Indians. In the western states of America. Barterin
Interior scne of a store hung with animal hides, an Indian behind the counter and a European with three rifles in front

General Lord Chelmsford reviewing Zulu Troops, 1879
Engraving showing Lord Chelmsford on horse-back reviewing a group of Zulu warriors, who were working for the British army

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"From the Battle of the Pyrenees to World War One: A Tribute to Rifles" Step into history and discover the remarkable journey of rifles, from their pivotal role in battles to their symbolic significance. The Rifleman of 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot stands tall as a testament to bravery and precision on the battlefield. In World War One, badges adorned by Scottish Regiments showcased their unwavering loyalty and dedication. These emblems became symbols of honor, reminding us of the sacrifices made by those who served. The Royal Logistic Corps played a crucial role in ensuring that rifles reached the hands of soldiers when they were needed most. Their tireless efforts behind-the-scenes ensured that every rifle counted in times of conflict. One cannot forget John Moses Browning's contribution to firearms innovation. His genius designs revolutionized rifle technology, leaving an indelible mark on warfare throughout history. Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force tells a tale shrouded in controversy but highlights how they are become tools for political movements seeking change or resistance against oppression. The Three Coldstream Guards - Crimean Braves exemplify courage under fire during one of history's most brutal conflicts. Their unwavering determination serves as an inspiration even today. Even during moments meant for celebration, such as Christmas and New Year, Coldstream Guards found themselves immortalized on cards – a reminder that duty never rests even during festive times. During both World Wars, posters like "The British Commonwealth Nations Together" emphasized unity among nations while "Types of the British Army" highlighted diverse roles within military ranks – all united under one common purpose: protecting freedom with rifles at hand. As we delve into historical accounts depicting riflemen during Peninsular War or gaze upon powerful images captured on posters showcasing these formidable weapons, let us remember that behind every rifle lies stories untold – tales etched forever in our collective memory.