The Martini-Henry was the principal service rifle of the British Army from 1871 to the late 1880s, seeing action in the Anglo-Zulu War, the Second Anglo-Afghan War and numerous other Victorian-era campaigns. Its lever-operated falling block action and distinctive silhouette make it one of the most recognisable military rifles in British history.
In the UK, most Martini-Henry rifles manufactured before 1 September 1939 qualify as Section 58 antiques under the Firearms Act 1968, meaning they can be bought and sold without a Firearms Certificate and without the involvement of a registered dealer, though they cannot be fired with commercially loaded ammunition without an FAC. Collectors should examine crown proof marks, inspection stamps and serial numbers when buying, as these help identify the manufacturer (BSA, LSA, RSAF Enfield) and confirm the variant. MkI through MkIV bodies differ in meaningful ways for collectors.
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