Chosen Man, Rifleman Harris of the 95th Rifles--single advancing Napoleonic-era British figure
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Chosen Man, Rifleman Harris of the 95th Rifles--single advancing Napoleonic-era British figure
Over several years, I have been fortunate to attend many of the December London Toy Soldier Shows and encounter actor Jason Salkey who played the fictional 'Rifleman Harris' in the television series.
At last year's 2025 December Show, Jason was again in attendance accompanied by fellow actor Hugh Fraser, who memorably played Sir Arthus Wellesley, The Duke of Wellington in the same series. On this occasion, Jason was selling his memoir of the making of the series, "From Crimea With Love: Misadventures in the Making of Sharpe's Rifles", which I purchased and eagerly devoured after the show.
It's a fantastic and fascinating account of the production of a historic television series sometimes under the most difficult and harrowing of circumstances. There are all kinds of heroes, villains, knaves, and scoundrels involved and not only up on the screen, but just behind the cameras and lights as well!
Anyway, it's a great book and I was delighted to tell Jason that he was going to be immortalized in 1:30 scale miniature for this serie,s and so here he is...
A Faithful Sergeant & A Pair of Chosen Men’
From the streets of Fpre war Berlin to over the hills and far away with Richard Sharpe’s adventures during the Peninsular War between 1808-1814 in Spain and Portugal.
Inspired by Bernard Cornwell’s superb series of novels and the television adaptations, may we present our three latest recruits to K&C’s homage to these exciting novels, television series, and the great characters therein!
‘SHARPE’S 95TH RIFLES’
Over the years, K&C has explored many different aspects of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as some of the most famous regiments that fought on both sides of the conflict. Now we are returning to one particular formation that played a vital role in a six year campaign called… The Peninsular War. This mighty struggle (1808-1814) was fought across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Spain, and Britain fighting against the invading and occupying forces of Napoleon’s Empire.
The focus of this new collection are soldiers of the 95th Rifles, at that time a relatively new regiment of the British Army. As one senior officer noted, “All officers and men of this new corps wore dark green uniforms with their belts and trim in black. They were also expert marksmen and skilled in fieldcraft and rapid movement on the battlefield!”
Another major difference was the rifle the 95th carried: The Baker Rifle. This weapon had groves inside the barrel which spun the bullet when fired, which was much more accurate and… deadly.
INTRODUCING RICHARD SHARPE
For the general public, the exploits of the 95th Rifles became much better known because of a successful series of novels about the fictional exploits of a young officer who had risen from the ranks called… Richard Sharpe.
These highly popular novels were the inspired creation of Bernard Cornwell, and it was not long before the books and its hero were turned into an outstanding television series, which initially ran from 1993 until 1997 and has been repeated many times.
All featured the talent and skill of actor Sean Bean along with a large number of excellent British character actors in many supporting roles.
Thanks to the success and popularity of both Bernard Cornwell’s books and the television adaptations, interest in the 95th Rifles has never been greater. As a devoted enthusiast for both the books and TV series, K&C was inspired to design and produce this latest series of action figures depicting the men of the 95th, and one of their fictional officers.
As you can see when you view the photos in this month’s DISPATCHES these new 95th Rifles figures definitely look battle-worn, bruised and battered… but they will never be defeated!
Due to be released in SEPTEMBER 2026.
