.303 Martini rifles with M-1895 Colt

[butlersrangers]

I ran across this unidentified picture from the Boer War couple of days ago. It was assumed the Troops are Australian, but, I suppose they could be New Zealand soldiers. I do not know the provenance of the photo.
It is pretty neat seeing the Martini-Metford or Martini-Enfield rifles and 'pattern 1888' bayonets alongside a Colt 'potato digger'. (The men are wearing spurs. I imagine they are mounted Infantry, since they have rifles rather than carbines).
IIRC - I have seen a picture of New Zealand Artillerymen during the Boer War, but, they were armed with .303 Martini Artillery Carbines.


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