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"The Rifle: A Symbol of Courage, Resistance

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Rifle Collection: Surma plate
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Rifle Collection: Surma plate
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Rifle Collection: Surma plate
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Rifle Collection: 'My first hunt'. Gimo October 7, 1841. Creator: Fritz von Dardel. 'My first hunt'
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Rifle Collection: Hunter with bear which he killed, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Caribou carcasses, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Prospector and dog ready for the summer trail, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Trapper with hides and dogs in canoe, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Inside a Russian fort during the siege - shell marks around a dummy gun - Port Arthur, c1905
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Rifle Collection: Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
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Rifle Collection: Charles W Wilson, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing... between 1858 and 1861
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Rifle Collection: Full-length portrait of a man in cape and sheep skin hat, holding a rifle... between 1870 and 86
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Rifle Collection: Chechen. Lezgin, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
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Rifle Collection: Mingrelian. Guriits, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
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Rifle Collection: Tatar (Transcaucasian Territory), 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
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Rifle Collection: Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891 Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: Ural Cossack (in the steppes), 1862. Creator: Karpov
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Rifle Collection: Cossacks (Uralka, Ural, Donetsk, Chernomoret), 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
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Rifle Collection: Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: Little, instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: Little, the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 [] /, 1890, c1891. Creator: John C. H
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Rifle Collection: Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: Company 'C, ' 3rd US Infantry near Fort Meade, So Dak, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: The Cavalier The young soldier and his horse on duty [a]t camp Cheyenne [] /, 1890
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Rifle Collection: Company 'C, ' 3rd US Infantry near Fort Meade, So Dak, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Rifle Collection: Greek and Arnaut, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
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Rifle Collection: Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: A Hard Labor Convict Attempts to Escape from the Work Site, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
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Rifle Collection: Second Annual Competition of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: The International Exhibition: armoury, or porte-fusils, by Jules Fossey, in the French Court
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Rifle Collection: The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our
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Rifle Collection: The International Exhibition: Birmingham Smallarms Trophy, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: The Civil War in America: Colonel Fitch and the 46th Indiana Volunteers... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: View of the port of St Peter and St Paul, Kamchatka, 19th century
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Rifle Collection: Skins of animals killed on Show River [i.e. Snow River] on line of A.C.R.R. 1906. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Hunting the Stag of the Mariana Islands, Guam Island, 19th century
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Rifle Collection: Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: firing from the rests, 1862
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Rifle Collection: Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the rifle-rest, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Rifle Collection: Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the Council of the National Rifle
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Rifle Collection: Surma plate
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Rifle Collection: Surma plate
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Rifle Collection: Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
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Rifle Collection: WW II - Japanese navy officer surrenders on Okinawa
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Rifle Collection: American soldiers shake hands w. Russians River Elbe, 1945 W
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Rifle Collection: Uniform of Officer and Sergeant of the Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, Duke
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Rifle Collection: The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
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Rifle Collection: The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co


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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.