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Martini Henry .303 Rifle (Deactivated)
£1,800.00
Martini-Henry .303 1885-1896. Deactivated. An interesting Rifle that's seen the world in its life time. This rifle was made by B.S.A. in 1885 as 557/450 cal, then ten years later converted to .303 cal by Enfield.
It was sent to Australia, to the State of Victoria to there Miltia unit, there are markings on the butt to confirm this. It's then eventually its made its way back to the UK over time. There are various imprest markings located on the rifle.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
CX1558313865
General information about the Martini-Henry rifle.
The Martini-Henry .303 rifle is a breech-loading single-shot rifle that was first introduced in 1871 and used by the British Army. The rifle is named after its inventor, Friedrich von Martini, and the designer of its rifled barrel, Alexander Henry.
The Martini-Henry was a popular rifle in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and saw use in many conflicts around the world, including the Anglo-Zulu War, the Second Anglo-Afghan War, and the Boer War.
The rifle's single-shot mechanism meant that it was slower to reload than other rifles of the era, but it was known for its accuracy and power.