I was at an antique shop the other day where there was a Martini Henry not for sale unfortunally. There was an unusual marking, which I have never see before. It was a circle on top of a tripod. The owner didn't know, but would like to know. So doe's
What was the useable life expectancy of the Martini Henry rifle during the Zulu War?
Taking into account the environment. There was obviously the basic field strip and cleaning process carried out by the Soldier to who it was issued, But what about the
But I don't know what doe's what..
Every now and again some real gems appear that can literally be called "Sleepers", Last Saturday I aqquired one of the best Mk2 Rifles I have seen in many a long time.
A chance 'phone call enquring if I bought Martini's?, doh!, me thinks
What doe's he mean by Original Martini Henry rolled brass with inspection hole
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zulu-War-Brass-Bandolier-Filler-Martini-Henry-/320618427560?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4aa658f4a8
Two Short Movie Cilps.
http://www.svartkrutt.net/martinihenry2.wmv Loading a
http://www.svartkrutt.net/martinihenry1.wmv Firing. 3 Shots in just under 10 seconds.
Pattern 1879 Sawback, c/w scabbard and Frog from my collection, Martini Carbine (This one is Cavalry) plus Martini Henry saddle bucket.
It is highly unlikely the Martini Artillery Carbine was not issued until well after the Zulu Wars, first IC1's were
I have a limited number of inert display bullets for sale. left to right.
Replica .577" Drawn brass Snider cartridge £10
Original .577" MkV111 Snider boxer cartridge £25
Replica .450/577 Drawn brass Martini Henry cartridge £15
Replica
http://www.gunwatch.co.uk/guns/60-Joseph-Bourne-Son-Rook-Rabbit-Rifle-for-sale
Henry John Fletcher Campbell
16 Nov 1837 Born
Sep 1849 Entered Service as Naval Cadet
1852 Appointed Midshipman on HMS Encounter (Screw Corvette)
Jul 1853 appointed Midshipman on HMS St. Jean d'Acre in the Baltic expedition (Baltic Medal) and
F.A Campbell Natal Mounted Police.
He was awarded the SAGS. What is SAGS? There are other abbreviations, which I don’t understand so hoping someone can translate.
hi all.
I have read many books on Isandlwana and it seems no one ever found PULLEIN"S BODY , with
the exception of " MAORI " HAMILTON - BROWNE who states in his book , A LOST LEGIONARY
IN SOUTH AFRICA . He came across Pulleine"s
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