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(A)Genuine Antique Nepalese Guns(B)(A) Martini Henry Rifle .450/.577 Caliber British P-1871 ShortLever–probably the most famous military rifle of the Victorian era,incorporated the early “short” lever with 33" barrel in the new .45 caliber.This was the first manufactured breech loader to be adopted forgeneral issue by the British Army. Internationally known for its role inthe movies “Zulu” and “Zulu Dawn”. It should be noted that at theBattle of Isandlwana in January 1879, where the British lost its entirecommand of 1300 men, the Zulus suffered in excess of 2000 casualties.Followed by the memorable action at “Rorke’s Drift”, the Martini HenryRifle more than any other represents British Colonial rule during theVictorian era. Dates 1870’s–#600410…$795.00Dates 1880’s–#600428…$595.00(B) Martini Henry Rifle–.450/.577 Caliber British P-1885 LongLever–the great success of the P-1871 Martini Henry Short Lever Riflehad only been marred by the occasional difficulty experienced with theejection of the spent cartridge because of powder residue fouling thechamber. The solution was the introduction of the P-1885 “Long” Levermodel that provided great leverage for case extraction. In front lineservice for only three years when it was superseded by the .303 cal P-1888 magazine Rifle, the P-1885 Martini saw principal use in Britain’soverseas Colonial Empire. #600406…$595.00(C) Slings For Martini Henry Rifles–Original leather slings forMartini Henry Rifles. Good antique condition. #800954…$39.9530(C)Rifles – $10 eachaddl. s/h groundRifles – $40 eachaddl. s/h airCannot beshipped USPSSpecial selectionavailable at$50.00 per RifleReturns onguns mustnot exceed10 days.No refund on s/hBayonets(A)(B)(C)(A) P-1876 SocketBayonet–for shortlever. The famous 21"bladed MartiniHenry Rifle socketbayonet made famousin the movie “Zulu”.Complete with thelocking ring w/brassmounted leatherscabbard. #600412…$95.00Without Scabbard–#600843…$44.95(B) P-1887 Mk. 1 Bayonet–the P-1885 Long LeverMartini Infantry Rifle was initially issued with an 18”bladed sword bayonet with a fullered blade and leaf springon the locking mechanism. This was the P-1887 Mk1.Complete with steel mounted leather scabbard.#600404…$145.00(C) P-1887 Mk. 3 Bayonet–in 1888 the P-1887 Mk. 3 wasapproved with an unfullered blade and a coil spring on thelocking mechanism. Steel mounted leather scabbard.#600422…$145.00P-1887 Mk. 3 Bayonet–(not shown) brass mountedleather scabbard. #600446…$165.00P-1887 Naval Issue MK 3 Sword Bayonet–similar to (C)(not shown) marked “Wilkinson Sword Company LondonWD” with broad arrow. Brass mounted leather scabbard.#600492… $185.00Hand select available for all bayonets on pgs. 30-34 at anadditional charge of $10 each.