Original British Martini-Henry P-1871 Rifle Mk I Checkered Butt Plate Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage sighting posts some rust

sighting posts some rust

Maker's codes vary (see chart below) all will be genuine WW2

creating the Mark I*

We have fewer than twenty original B

- Top and sides have embossed recessed areas for added strength

Original British Martini-Henry P-1871 Rifle Mk I Checkered Butt Plate Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage sighting posts some rustOriginal Item: The British adopted the Martini Henry Rifle in 1871, production of the Mark One (Mk I) commenced in 1872 with only about 1,400 weapons being produced. In 1875 the Mark Two (Mk 2) was adopted which was basically a cost cutting exercise and certain features of the Mark One were abandoned. These included the Safety Catch found on the right hand side of the receiver directly over the trigger and the adoption of a plain steel butt plate