[quote=Pepperm1nts]
he Steampunk setting allows for airships, but it doesn't automatically allow for metal ships and bolt-action rifles.
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[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral-class_battleship#mediaviewer/File:HMSAnsonCirca1897.jpg] HMSAnson circa 1897[/url]

Ironclads existed during the victorian era. Bolt-Action rifles however were post 1900 so that's out.
EDIT: Just saw your post above. Nevermind!