Original British 1882 Martini-Henry MkIII Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1899 British Militaria The color and condition of

The color and condition of the carry strap also varies

Note: Finish on bolt assembly can be bright steel (as pictured) or blued (not shown)

What a fantastic find

a third soldier who served as an ammunition carrier and loader and he would presumably also carry the tripod although in practice a fourth soldier might be added to the team to carry the tripod

the klappspaten

Original British 1882 Martini-Henry MkIII Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1899 British Militaria The color and condition ofOriginal Item: Only one available. Today these have become very hard to find. Originally manufactured in 1882 in . 450 577 caliber as an artillery carbine this example was converted to . 303 caliber in 1899. Lightly cleaned and ready to display with only a missing brass marking disc, which has been replaced. Fitted to accept both the P 1888 Lee Metford and 1895 Long Lee Enfield knife bayonets Very nice overall condition, bore is dark showing only