Original British P-1885 Martini-Henry MkIV Rifle Pattern A - Untouched Condition Thompson SMG A Victorian cavalry regiment that

A Victorian cavalry regiment that saw the transition from the wonderful red coat tunics through the Boer and First World War and into the olive drab era

All parts from steel to wood have been replicated to original issue specifications

no muzzle thread

We call these HALF RIFLES or PARTS GUNS because that's just what they are

the M/57 stimulated mew tactics at regimental level

Original British P-1885 Martini-Henry MkIV Rifle Pattern A - Untouched Condition Thompson SMG A Victorian cavalry regiment thatOriginal Item: Part of our exclusive discovery of antique firearms in the royal palace of Nepal. The great success of the P 1871 Martini Henry Short Lever Rifle had only been marred by the occasional difficulty experienced with the ejection of the spent cartridge from powder residue fouling the chamber. The solution was the introduction of the P 1885 "long lever" model that provided great leverage for case extraction. In front line service for only