Original British Martini-Henry P-1871 Rifle Mk I Checkered Butt Plate Russian Artillery original WW2 issue in wonderful

original WW2 issue in wonderful condition and very usable with any equipment

NOTE: Due to weight and size

of the receiver that the barrel screws into is not included

- Original English made Flintlock lock with 1770/80's date

We have fewer than twenty original B

Original British Martini-Henry P-1871 Rifle Mk I Checkered Butt Plate Russian Artillery original WW2 issue in wonderfulOriginal Item: The British adopted the Martini Henry Rifle in 1871, production of the Mark One (Mk I) commenced in 1872 with only about 1,400 weapons being produced. In 1875 the Mark Two (Mk 2) was adopted which was basically a cost cutting exercise and certain features of the Mark One were abandoned. These included the Safety Catch found on the right hand side of the receiver directly over the trigger and the adoption of a plain steel butt plate