Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Century 130100 MOUNT

130100 MOUNT

with WD marking (made in England)

it took only few months before the new weapon was ready for official adoption and mass production

This was almost immediately replaced by the straight bladed 2nd Model most often encountered today

together with the hilt

Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Century 130100 MOUNTOriginal Item: Only one available. Today these have become very hard to find. Originally manufactured in 1882 in . 450 577 caliber as an artillery carbine this example was converted to . 303 caliber in 1898. Right side of action is marked: Enfield 1877 Left side of action is marked: V. R. ENFIELD 1898 ME. 303 A. C. II Lightly cleaned and ready to display with only a missing brass marking disc, which has been replaced. Fitted to accept both the P 1888