Victorian 1887 & Later 1908 Dated British WD MK IV Enfield Martini Henry .577x .450 Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Long Lever Service Rifle With Indian / Nepalese Government (Rau Pindi) RP Marks After British Service & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 20855 Single Shot .577 Rifles

Victorian 1887 & Later 1908 Dated British WD MK IV Enfield Martini Henry .577x .450 Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Long Lever Service Rifle With Indian / Nepalese Government (Rau Pindi) RP Marks After British Service & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 20855 - 20855

This is an excellent, original British WD MK IV 1887 dated .577x .450 Martini Henry, long lever service rifle (see Chapter 13 of The Martini Henry For Queen & Empire by Aspinshaw). It has its original woodwork throughout. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and service use. The wood has later 1908 Indian / Nepalese Government (Rau Pindi) RP Marks indicating Native troops use after British service.. It has a block & blade fore sight, flip up graduated ladder rear sight, steel butt plate, sling swivels, steel cleaning rod & bayonet lug. The 32 ½” steel barrel’s bore is clean with crisp rifling (49 ½” overall). The barrel has WD inspection / proof marks. The metal work has even patina. The action works crisply. The action is stamped on the right side Crown VR (Victoria Regina) Enfield, ‘Mark IV I/2’ model designation and dated '1887'. A WD arrow is on the cocking indicator. The rifle comes with a single Inert Deactivated Round Of .577x450 Ammunition. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an Antique, obsolete calibre weapon, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20855

£1,675.00