Rifle Collection (page 10)

Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park. The hospitality of the Earl of Derby...was on a scale of princely munificence;

Distant Fronts, In Hejaz; Volunteers in the army of King Hussein, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Hejaz; Volunteers in the army of King Hussein, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

In Champagne: a surprise attack; While part of the group held back to clear the ground... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Champagne: a surprise attack; While part of the group held back to clear the ground taken in the first wave, the forward line marched to the second enemy line whose survivors had surrendered

Life in the trenches in Champagne; A lookout teased by the enemy is passed hand grenades, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; A lookout teased by the enemy is passed hand grenades, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Talibe equipped for fighting; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Talibe equipped for fighting; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Les Fuyards; Ceux qui sauvent l'honneur: un Russe de la vieille ecole se servant de son... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Fuyards; Ceux qui sauvent l'honneur: un Russe de la vieille ecole se servant de son fusil pour faire rentrer deux de ses camarades dans le devoir, 1917

Conquest of German East Africa; Halt of a company during the march on Mahenge, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; Halt of a company during the march on Mahenge, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Portrait of Antoine, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Antoine, c1840. In the summer of 1837, Alfred Jacob Miller accompanied Captain William Drummond Stewart, a veteran of Wellington's Spanish campaign

Still Life with Hunting Gear, 1664. Creator: Willem van Aelst
Still Life with Hunting Gear, 1664

Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-late 17th century

The Dachshound Pehr with Dead Game and Rifle, 1740. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Dachshound Pehr with Dead Game and Rifle, 1740

Senchubo, 1864. Creator: Yoshitsuya
Senchubo, 1864. From Fifty-four Tales of the Gourd Group, number 15

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchand d'Orange de Murcie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchand d'Orange de Murcie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Juida, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Juida, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Patre des Voges, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Patre des Voges, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Homme et Femme des Voges, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Homme et Femme des Voges, c1797

Zouave 2nd Division, published 1856. Creator: Roger Fenton
Zouave 2nd Division, published 1856. Self-portrait in collaboration with Marcus Sparling

Costumes de Différents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Habitants de la Carie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Habitants de la Carie, c1797

Sketch of military uniform, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sketch of military uniform, rifle on the shoulder and ax in the right hand. 1827

Sketch of military uniform, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sketch of military uniform, 1827. Sapeur ligne. Infanterie legere 1827. Standing figure from behind with bearskin, knapsack, sabre and cartridge case, rifle on the shoulder and axe in the right hand

Cossack's at shooting practice; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cossack's at shooting practice; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Racine Tall, El Hadj's chief at Koundian; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Racine Tall, El Hadj's chief at Koundian; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'A Cheyenne Chief; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
A Cheyenne Chief; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Pahouin Warriors; The Gaboon. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Pahouin Warriors; The Gaboon. 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Italian revolutionaries, ...in their rough-and-ready uniforms...A cacciatore of the Alps, Garibaldi's guide, Col

Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet Singh of Cashmere... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet [sic] Singh of Cashmere and His Excellency Lord Canning - from a sketch by Mr. Simpson, 1860

The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common [in London] - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Queen Victoria inaugurates the meeting of the National Rifle Association by firing the first

Singing the war song; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Singing the war song; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'Paraguayan sentinel:"No Tengo Ordines."; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Paraguayan sentinel:"No Tengo Ordines."; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Revolution in Sicily - Colonel Peard, "Garibaldi's Englishman" - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. One of Garibaldi's companions-in-arms in the campaign of Northern Italy

Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Revolution in Sicily - discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the fort... 1860. Creator: F. J. S
The Revolution in Sicily - discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the fort of Melazzo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Still life with hunting implements and birds, 1670. Creator: Hendrick ten Oever
Still life with hunting implements and birds, 1670

Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Scene from Mr. Brougham's comedy of "Romance and Reality", at the Hammersmith Theatre, 1860. London stage production. Act IV

The Revolution in Naples - before Capua, Sept. 19 - severe fire on the national troops... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Naples - before Capua, Sept. 19 - severe fire on the national troops from the guns of the fortress - from a sketch by our special artist in south Italy, 1860

Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Winner of a shooting competition held on Wimbledon Common

The British brigade marching into the Largo St. Francesco di Paola, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The British brigade marching into the Largo St. Francesco di Paola, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. British soldiers fight for Garibaldi in Italy

Rao Ajit Singh of Bundi (reigned 1770-1773), between c1770 and c1773. Creator: Unknown
Rao Ajit Singh of Bundi (reigned 1770-1773), between c1770 and c1773

The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Smyth
The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beauce, 1860. The English volunteer and the British officer in undress, with the military attendant carrying his rifle

The Revolution in Sicily - Sicilian skirmishers attacking the advanced posts of the... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - Sicilian skirmishers attacking the advanced posts of the Neapolitans on the left flank at Melazzo - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

The Volunteer Guards (32nd Middlesex), generally known as the Six-Foot Corps. 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Guards (32nd Middlesex), generally known as the Six-Foot Corps. 1860. Undress, Private; Undress, Officer; Full Dress, Officer; Full Dress, Private; Undress

The Battle on the Volturno - the Neapolitan troops passing along a ravine... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the Neapolitan troops passing along a ravine - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. War in Italy: Garibaldians ambushing the enemy

The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua... 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua, on the 19th of September - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

A Poacher, 1894. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
A Poacher, 1894

Sur le Marne; le fusil allemand contre char d'assaut, examine par un de nos sapeurs, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Marne; le fusil allemand contre char d'assaut, examine par un de nos sapeurs, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

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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.