Original British Martini-Henry 1894 MkIII Rifle .303 Conversion with Modified Socket Bayonet U.S. Air Force to manufacture leather saddles and

to manufacture leather saddles and harnesses

Various markings and WWII dates

The sash plate was an enhanced version of the regimental badge with a large silver back plate listing the regiment's glories of past campaigns dating back to the 1600s

h)       Alpini Italy's West Point (MS2007)

it armed British troops through some of the most famous colonial campaigns of the era and became forever linked with the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879

Original British Martini-Henry 1894 MkIII Rifle .303 Conversion with Modified Socket Bayonet U.S. Air Force to manufacture leather saddles andOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are really unusual and have become very hard to find on todays collector market. This is an original Martini Henry Mk III Rifle dating from the 1880s that was converted by B. S. A. & M Co. (Birmingham Small Arms and Metal Company) to . 303 caliber in 1894. The original 1880's markings were removed from the right side of the receiver at time of conversion and later Egyptian inventory markings were added that