G'day Mick & Chris
I have a copy of George Wards book Victorian Land Forces 1853 - 1883, which shows the exact same uniform and rifles being worn by the Williamstown Rifle Co C 1861, the loops on the froging are the same, they wear the same type of cap with a bugle badge. They also carry the Lancaster .577 smooth oval bore 2 band sappers and miners rifle. These were on issue to Vic vol forces, I have a rifle and bayonet with Vic markings. They also wear a plain brown leather belt with a snake clasp ( which I also have with sword slings & a sword to go with it !) The trousers also have a broad (red ?) stripe as in your photo.
Mick I will add a couple of scans to what I going to email.
All for now.
Regards
Phil.
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