Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Century it took only few months

it took only few months before the new weapon was ready for official adoption and mass production

together with the hilt

Mathews escaped in a post chaise

The Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country

sort of like history in a box

Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Century it took only few monthsOriginal 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 1898. Right side of action is marked: Enfield 1877 Left side of action is marked: V. R. ENFIELD 1898 ME. 303 A. C. II Lightly cleaned and ready to display with only a missing brass marking disc, which has been replaced. Fitted to accept both the P 1888