Original British Enfield Martini-Henry 1881 MkIII Rifle .303 Conversion with Socket Bayonet U.S. Field Gear an original canvas covered cork

an original canvas covered cork warm climate issue Pith helmet complete with original rarely worn leather sweat band to the interior

Pinfire became obsolete once reliable rimfire and centerfire cartridges became available because without a pin which needed aligning in the slot in the chamber wall they were quicker to load

we spent numerous hours expertly have stripping

It is nicely marked:

to the final battles of 1865

Original British Enfield Martini-Henry 1881 MkIII Rifle .303 Conversion with Socket Bayonet U.S. Field Gear an original canvas covered corkOriginal 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 1881 made by Enfield in . 45 577 caliber. It was later converted (again by ENFIELD) to . 303 caliber in 1896, making it a Martini Enfield Mk I. This rifle was re barreled in 1896 with the new . 303 caliber which meant a fresh slimmer fore end had to be fitted. The