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Figure 35 The Western Australian Government ownership stamp impressed on the left side of the body of the 
Francotte Martini rifle discussed in Figure 33. This mark, along with the Francotte patent mark were 
impressed by the factory at the time of manufacture. (Photo D. Elford). 
conclusion is supported by the serial numbers on 
these rifles. Arms have been noted in two serial 
number ranges, 61,000 and 67,000, indicating two 
separate groups. The first group, containing the 
expanded order totalling 1000, falls into the 61,000 
- 61,999 serial number range. Butt stand numbers 
noted in this range have all been between 1 - 1000. 
(The lowest 90, the highest 931). The arrival of the 
second group of 500 rifles recommended for 
purchase in the 1903-04 year is supported bv 
another group of rifles noted as falling into the 
67,000 serial range. The rifles in this serial range all 
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Figure 36 Southern Cross cadets armed with dummy rifles. This photograph was taken about 1904. (Photo courtesv 
of Army Museum of W.A.). 
