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Antique Afghan KHYBER PASS Martini-Henry .577 Caliber FALLING BLOCK Rifle AFGHAN Single Shot MILITARY STYLE Rifle
Guns International #: 102208309 Seller's Inventory #: 226895
Category: Martini Henry Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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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:
Antique Afghan KHYBER PASS Martini-Henry .577 Caliber FALLING BLOCK Rifle
AFGHAN Single Shot MILITARY STYLE Rifle
Here we present an antique Afghan Khyber Pass Martini-Henry Single Shot Falling Block Military style Rifle made circa the early 1890s. After production, these carbines were then sold to the visiting Afghan tribesmen who came through the pass to trade for what they understood to be British made weapons. Many U.S. G.I.'s purchased such weapons when deployed in Kabul over the last 20 years and shipped them home to the United States as War Trophies.
The Martini–Henry is a breech-loading single-shot lever action rifle whose first iteration of the rifle came about in 1871 and was adopted by the British Army to replace the Enfield Snider Breech Loading Rifles that were being phased out. The action is based on the patent by American and Boston native Henry O. Peabody, which was improved by Swiss inventor Friedrich von Martini. The new polygonal barrel rifling was the design of Scotsman Alexander Henry. This is where the rifle derives its name. Martini–Henry variants were used throughout the British Empire for 47 years. Like other British weapons, the Peabody-Martini-Henry saw action all over the world, and most famously in the Zulu Wars in Africa.
The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example sports a solid stock and contains an expected amount of wear, minor dents, and dings. Numbers match. Clear markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 33-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .577-450
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1050
#226895
SOLD
Antique: Yes