Historical information

A line firing rifle used in rescue training by the lifeboat Queenscliffe crew from 1926 to 1976.

Significance

A rare representation of old life saving line throwing mechanisms in use up to the 1970s.

Physical description

Metal breech loading gun with wooden stock and rope canaster for attaching rescue line

Inscriptions & markings

Trade Marks, B.S.A., [three rifles leaning together].