Guns International #: 102127446
Seller's Inventory #: 226899
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Guns International #: 102127446
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
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ZULU WARS Era Antique NATIONAL ARMS & AMMO Co. MARTINI-HENRY Mark II Rifle
British Imperial Legacy Rifle BATTLE of RORKE’S DRIFT
Description: ZULU WARS Era Antique NATIONAL ARMS & AMMO Co. MARTINI-HENRY Mark II Rifle British Imperial Legacy Rifle BATTLE of RORKE’S DRIFT Here we present an antique National Arms & Ammo Company Ltd. Martini-Henry Mark II Single Shot Falling Block Military Rifle made in 1880 with a production run between 1871 and 1889 for the Mark I through the Mark IV with somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000 produced. The P-1871 Martini-Henry rifle first entered service in June of 1871 with the introduction of the Mk I. It fired the new .577/450 bottleneck black powder cartridge which was an improvement over the existing .577 Snider-Enfield cartridge. In 1877 the Mk. I was replaced by the MK II which incorporated several design improvements learned from the MK I. The 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. Manufacturers included Enfield between 1876 and 1889, Birmingham Small Arms & Metals Company between 1877-78 and1880-1889, London Small Arms Company between 1877-78 and 1880-1889, National Small Arms and Ammunition Company between 1878 and 1882, and the Henry Rifled Barrel Company between 1891 and 1894. The Martini-Henry P-1871 Mk II short lever rifle is best known for its use in the Zulu War at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift on January 22nd, 1879, where a small force of British and colonial troops defeated a much larger attacking Zulu force. A total of 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded that day, most to the 2nd/24th Foot. Earlier in the day another force of about 20,000 Zulus attacked a British column at Isandlwana consisting of about 1800 British and colonial troops as well as several hundred civilians, killing over 1300. These famous battles were immortalized in the movies “Zulu” (1964) and “Zulu Dawn” (1979). The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. “1880” dated frame. Clear markings. The ramrod is split. The stock is well-used and remains in good shape. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1200 #226899 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102127446
Seller's Inventory #: 226899
Guns International #: 102127446
Seller's Inventory #: 226899