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oberdu28 Nov 2021 7:07 p.m. PST

I am looking for the colors for artillery equipment in the Indian Mutiny I recall the Bengal Artillery was painted Olive but cant seem to find the source any Ideas

dbf167629 Nov 2021 9:50 a.m. PST

I believe they were grey. That's how Iron Duke painted theirs, and they are meticulous in their research. I've painted mine grey with a dirty wash.

WillieB27 Dec 2022 10:48 a.m. PST

Indeed ae rather blueish- grey with all metal work in black.

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