Zulu.Lieutenant John Chard: What's our strength? Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead: Seven officers including surgeon, commissaries and so on; Adendorff now I suppose; wounded and sick 36, fit for duty 97 and about 40 native levies. Not much of an army for you.
Fair use notice.
This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner.
We are making such material and images are available in our efforts to advance the understanding of the “Anglo Zulu War of 1879. For educational & recreational purposes.
We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material, as provided for in UK copyright law. The information is purely for educational and research purposes only. No profit is made from any part of this website.
If you hold the copyright on any material on the site, or material refers to you, and you would like it to be removed, please let us know and we will work with you to reach a resolution.
Posts : 549 Join date : 2009-10-14 Location : Loughborough
Subject: A Chance to shoot Rifles of the Zulu Wars Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:09 am
On the 10th June 2012 I am offering a unique opportunity for the membership to Live fire the weapons of the Zulu Wars. I will have two places available at our club near Burton on Trent, to shoot at 110 yards outdoor range. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Rifles that will be shot will consist of: An 1873 Enfield Mk1 Martini Henry, An 1876 Enfield Mk2 ,the 1884 Enfield Mk4, 1871 Mk3 BSA Snider Carbine, The Swinburn Henry carbine, also some fun shoot 310 Cadet and .22". All with 100% military Black powder loads, so it will be the full noise and smell of the battlefield.
As the day is designated as a club "guest day", and authorised by the Local Police force, it is a legal Chance to get to grips with the actual rifles of the conflict. I am going to supply the ammunition for the day, and I will not be charging, however, I am going to auction the day, with proceeds going to 50/50 Cancer Research UK and Help for Heroes. The top two lucky bidders will be informed by the 1st June so get in your bids!.
The only stipulation is each bidder MUST have no criminal record, and be able to make there way to me in Loughborough before moving on to the range.
Bids can be made via the site P.M service, if anyone wants to donate to the day, no matter how small, it would be appreciated.
90th
Posts : 9996 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 63 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: A chance to shoot Rifles of the zulu wars Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:43 am
Hi Neil . Well done mate , what an excellent opportunity for two of our members to see first hand what was involved in firing these weapons . The bidding should be rather interesting one would think . I can see ' Pete ' having a dip !. cheers 90th.
barry
Posts : 915 Join date : 2011-10-21 Location : Algoa Bay
Subject: A chance to shoot AZW weapons Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:10 pm
Hi Neil,
Grand, bravo!
regards,
barry
Richie
Posts : 243 Join date : 2011-10-08 Location : North East - England
Subject: Re: A Chance to shoot Rifles of the Zulu Wars Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:17 pm
Hi Neil, What a great idea and great opportunity for someone to fire these period weapons. I hope you get lots of bids for two worthy charities. cheers Richie
ciscokid
Posts : 187 Join date : 2010-02-04
Subject: Re: A Chance to shoot Rifles of the Zulu Wars Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:27 pm
What terrible timing, my Mrs is due 4 days before.
I'm sure it will be a sucess, so please do another after!!
Sponsored content
Subject: Re: A Chance to shoot Rifles of the Zulu Wars
Home 
Gallery 
Publications 
Search 
Register 
Log in 
