Original British P-1885 Martini-Henry MkIV Rifle Pattern A with MkIII Sword Bayonet - Cleaned and Complete Condition Headgear These were the fore-runner of

These were the fore-runner of the Long Nose all Brass Martini Oil Bottles which also utilized an oiling blade that were introduced in the late 1870s

Basic skill is required to seat the barrel and lock assemblies

Very limited quantity that was apparently found in storage in northern France and a new arrival at IMA

The suspenders attach to the top of the bag on the back through riveted holes on stitched tabs or metal loops

full flap closing on brass stud and twin belt loops on rear

Original British P-1885 Martini-Henry MkIV Rifle Pattern A with MkIII Sword Bayonet - Cleaned and Complete Condition Headgear These were the fore-runner ofOriginal 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