Original Victorian Era East African Iron Spear from the Maasai People - Circa 1850 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories 69" Pistol

69" Pistol

crossed cannons and R F (for Republique Francaise) to the front

AF 42 - 804070

The elasticity on the strap has even been retained quite well

Purdey was established in London in 1814

Original Victorian Era East African Iron Spear from the Maasai People - Circa 1850 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories 69" PistolOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical item brought back by a British Trooper returning from one of Queen Victoria's little Wars of the second half of the 1800's. The Maasai were a "tall" people, occupying what we today know as KENYA on Africa's East Coast. The iron head is 46", with 41 of that being just the blade! The bottom section is also of iron and measures 37" itself. The Maasai were known for their ability to kill Lions but were