Original British 1884 Martini-Henry MkIII Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1906 Spanish American War A second experimental carbine followed

A second experimental carbine followed in 1853

the two sighting notches are of the 'V' type

Offered with totally original bakelite stocs and functional extending butt stock

accessible from the bottom of the carrier in an independent compartment

Original British 1884 Martini-Henry MkIII Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1906 Spanish American War A second experimental carbine followedOriginal Item: Only one available. Today these have become very hard to find. Originally manufactured in 1884 in . 450 577 caliber as an artillery carbine this example was converted to . 303 caliber and shipped to Egypt for colonial service in 1906. It was put into use at the great CITADEL armory of Cairo. Receiver plate is nicely marked: Enfield 1884 MkIII "III" indicates that this rifle started life as a Mark III. On the opposite side off the