Original British P-1871 Martini-Henry MkII Short Lever Rifle - Cleaned and Unmarked Hand Select:Yes with markings and postwar dates

with markings and postwar dates

so this is a scarce item

though they will be dirty and/or covered in grease

Large: fits up to US 7 5/8 (61cm)

Original British P-1871 Martini-Henry MkII Short Lever Rifle - Cleaned and Unmarked Hand Select:Yes with markings and postwar datesOriginal Item: The Martini Henry MkII rifle is best known for its use in the Zulu War at the Battle of Rorke's Drift on 22nd January 1879. This battle was the iconic defense of the mission station by a small force of British and colonial troops; which saw a record award of Victoria Crosses and restored the faith of Victorian Britain in the Army. IMA's Martini Henry MkII Rifles come straight from our exclusive discovery of arms in the royal palace of