Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Pattern Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Cleaned and Complete Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout British Issue Martini Henry 3rd

British Issue Martini Henry 3rd Model Brass Muzzle and Foresight Cover (without hole for cleaning rod)

Every MKIV Martini-Henry rifle bears a date within the 1880's

As these were not issued to US troops

the exhaust venturi being about two-thirds down the body from the nose

577 Centerfire Cartridge

Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Pattern Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Cleaned and Complete Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout British Issue Martini Henry 3rdOriginal Item: In 1878 the Francotte patent Martini System was granted utilizing a detachable mechanism fitted without the Cocking Indicator. Revolutionary at the time by compartmentalizing the mechanism for quick disassembly, it only lasted 10 years as the latest technology. It was replaced in 1888 by the . 303 cal Lee Metford bolt action Rifle's introduction into the British Military System. Although the British never embraced this European