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1872 Martini-Henry Sporting Rifle, 577-450, factory engraved, w/documented history
Guns International #: 102293916 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Martini Henry Rifles - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: dacotah
Member Since: 5/20/14
First Name: Keith
Last Name: Kristjanson
State: North Dakota
Zip: 58201-7916
Country: United States
Phone: (701) 740-7438
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 10
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
No refunds for shipping charges. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED FUNDS, CREDIT CARDS WITH 3% FEE DISCOVER/ VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICIAN EXPRESS
Description:
1872 Martini-Henry Sporting Rifle, 577-450, factory engraved, w/documented history & inscribed oval medallion to the Maharaja of Munnipoor from the Viceroy of India in 1872 on the butt stock
When I acquired this rifle, I received the document (pictured ) that told of the request to supply 12 Martini Henry Sorting Rifles for the Maharajah of Munipoor in 1872, Months later, I was researching this rifle and found the pictured reference (regarding the Manipur Uprising of 1891) which states that:
"Traces were found of the royal fugitives, with some Martini Henry rifles, Sniders, sporting rifles and ammunition scattered in the jungle One rifle was inscribed as having been presented to the Maharaja of Manipur by the Viceroy in 1872..."
SOLD
Antique: Yes