Original Austrian 1883 Boer Peabody-Martini Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Converted to .303 By A. Schriever in Belgium - Serial H2588 German Edged Weapons McNickle was appointed the Squadron's

McNickle was appointed the Squadron's first Commanding Officer

The scabbard locket and chape retain most of their original phosphate finish

as is correct for these swords

However it is dent free

The leather grip covering and wire binding are now absent but could certainly be restored

Original Austrian 1883 Boer Peabody-Martini Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Converted to .303 By A. Schriever in Belgium - Serial H2588 German Edged Weapons McNickle was appointed the Squadron'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Martini Henry falling block system was arguably one of the most popular designs of the late 19th Century, being the primary weapon of the British Military for almost 20 years. Refit and surplus British rifles continued to serve for decades after the introduction of the Lee Metford in 1888. However, the British were not the only country to use the system, and the design was adopted by many other countries. They