Guns International #: 102112124
Seller's Inventory #: 226046

Category - Martini Henry Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Martini Henry Rifles
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

BRAENDLIN ARMOURY Antique MARTINI-HENRY .577/450 Cal. FALLING BLOCK Carbine British Imperial Legacy MILITARY Rifle w/AFGHAN PAPER

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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.

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.

Also included is a U.S. Armed Forced affidavit “Bring Back” paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated August 29, 2016 listing this gun by serial number.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for is age. Solid stock, contains an expected amount of wear. The wrist has some chipping at the frame and remains stable. Legible markings. Many British proofs can be fond throughout this example.

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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#226046
 

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Antique: Yes