Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Rare U.S. Field Gear This heavily customized and decorated

This heavily customized and decorated example has the typical "matted" finish visible on the top of the barrel

one of many designed in the mid 19th century prior to the introduction of sealed cartridges

which is still clear:-

which has worn down the exterior surface overall

This revolver's serial number is 167437

Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Rare U.S. Field Gear This heavily customized and decoratedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalayas, a State under British "influence" since 1816, was constantly in need of the latest Military Equipment with which to discourage their neighbors. However, as with many of the areas in the Empire, the British were reluctant to give them the latest technology. When the British adopted the Martini Henry in 1871 this was not an item Britain was ready to share. but the Nepalese found a