Martini-Henry Patent Mk III short lever action rifle, Anglo Boer War, circa 1890 (descriptive name)

Martini-Henry Patent Mk II short lever action rifle, Anglo Boer War, circa 1890

"Taken from the Boers during the South African War, 1900"

short lever; Martini falling block action; .577/450" calibre; two barrel bands; two sling swivels, at forward barrel band and forward of trigger guard; comes with cleaning rod;

markings:

Birmingham proof marks on left rear of barrel

South Africa/Africa

New Zealand

W0161 (war)

97354.02 (police firearm registration number)

CR 286264 (Permit number)

History

War History