Original British Martini-Henry MkIII Breech Block - Stripped Martini-Henry Accessories Staff Sergeant William Scherer

Staff Sergeant William Scherer

but was normally kept for carrying the soldier's Greatcoat and or a blanket

This grouping came from the Veteran's estate and consists of the following items:

The Load Bearing Suspenders came in three lengths -- Regular

but it was near the end of the war

Original British Martini-Henry MkIII Breech Block - Stripped Martini-Henry Accessories Staff Sergeant William SchererOriginal Items: These are original British Manufactured and marked stripped breech blocks for the MkIII Martini Henry rifle. These were also used in the IC1 Carbine, and also are correct for MkII Short Lever rifles with the S X (Strengthened Extractor) mark on the front of the receiver. The MkIII version is slightly wider than the MkII, and has a slightly larger firing pin striker hole for the sturdier MkIII striker. These breech blocks will all have