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BRAENDLIN ARMOURY Antique MARTINI-HENRY .577/450 Cal. FALLING BLOCK Carbine British Imperial Legacy MILITARY Rifle w/AFGHAN PAPER
Guns International #: 102138304 Seller's Inventory #: 226896
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Martini Henry Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
BRAENDLIN ARMOURY Antique MARTINI-HENRY .577/450 Cal. FALLING BLOCK Carbine
British Imperial Legacy MILITARY Rifle w/AFGHAN PAPER
Here we present an antique Braendlin Armoury Martini-Henry Single Shot Falling Block Military Carbine made circa 1885 with a production run between 1871 and 1889 with somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000 produced. Martini-Henry Carbines are quite hard to find, especially in the original .577/.450 chambering, as many were converted to .303 British. The markings on the carbine show that it definitely has had a somewhat interesting history and came out of Afghanistan in 2016.
In 1839 the British invaded Afghanistan with over 3,000 troops, attempting to expand their empire. In 1841 just one survivor emerged, a military surgeon, while the remaining all had perished. In 1878 a Second British Invasion was attempted and by 1880 it appeared that Afghanistan was firmly under British Control. Masses of men and material were poured in including Military Armorers and local production on British machinery by British workers started making small arms for use of the British Authorities in Afghanistan. This also allowed the Emir of Afghanistan to order from Non-Military sources based in Great Britain.
Also included is a U.S. Armed Forced affidavit “Bring Back” paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated August 29, 2016 listing this gun by make, model, and serial number.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The lever contains a bit of wiggle. Good bore. This example has a well-used stock and contains a crack in the wrist that remains stable. Legible markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21-3/8 inches.
Caliber: .577/450 Centerfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1100
#226896
SOLD
Antique: Yes