The Martini Henry didn't help build the empire, as it grew thanks to the Brown Bess musket and Pattern 53 Enfield rifle, but the weapon instead became the 'guardian' of the massive empire. The Zulus attacked Rorke's Drift's meager fortifications at sunset, forcing the British to abandon the outer perimeter and retire to the inner line of biscuit boxes and mealie bags. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. It fitted over the foresight and was locked into place on the side of the barrel with a lock ring. The bayonet was 25 inches long, with a 21 inch triangular blade, popularly known as “The Lunger”. Of the 90 men who took part in the defense of the mission station, 70 survived the battle. All Images and Text Copyright © 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Martini-Henry was the single-shot, breech-loading rifle that succeeded the Snider-Enfield (initially in 1871; our rifle was stamped 1887). Martini-Henry rifles are usually chambered in .577/450 making them obsolete calibre and ideal for collectors. Employing the same receiver as the Mark II Martini-Henry rifle, this handy piece measured 37.6" long (some 16.4" shorter than the infantry rifle) and weighed a manageable 7 lbs., 8 ozs. British Martini Henry rifles and Sniders - obsolete calibre rifles used by the British Army during the mid to late 1800`s Most recognised as the Zulu`s rifle used by the chaps at Roarkes Drift (shortlever Mk2`s at that time though forced the upgrade to the longlever mk4 due to ruptured casings). Post 6:33 PM - Oct 08 #1 2020-10-08T18:33. 174 5. Jun 7, 2020 - Explore Asusmeil's board "Martini henry rifle" on Pinterest. They never came. Original British Martini-Henry rifles for sale. The British came to the realization in the mid 1880s that a higher velocity, smaller caliber projectile had many advantages over a slow moving, but massive .450" bullet. A smart drop of the lever ejects the spent case. As well as illuminating the actual Battle of Rorke's Drift, Zulu made a rather obscure military rifle famous — the Martini-Henry. DAMKO manufactures Martini Henry reproduction rifles, suppressors, AR-15 parts and camping and outdoor equipment. Several members of the 2/24th were sent into the hospital to guard the patients, and the rest of the forces were positioned to await the Zulu onslaught. The Martini-Henry rifle was adopted in 1871, featuring a falling-block single-shot breech-loading action, actuated by a lever beneath the wrist of the buttstock. The Martini Henry rifle, which was originally a rifle dedicated to the British army, can accompany you at all times during your shooting practices, whether you want to improve your shooting skills, for leisure shooting or to go hunting. Another force of 4,000 Zulus was on its way to the small mission station-turned-hospital at Rorke's Drift. Some 1,450 men of Lord Chelmsford's command lay dead on the South African plain at Isandhlwana. DAMKO DAMKO Modern Martini Rifle – Standard [Martini Rifle - Standard] - DAMKO Modern Martini Rifle – Standard Single-shot falling block rifle The classically styled single shot Martini Rifle comes complete with steel butt plate, polished blued barrel and action, and handsome walnut stock and forearm. First produced in 1871, the Martini-Henry rifle was developed as a replacement for earlier cartridge-conversions of the .58 caliber Snider-Enfield rifled musket. In their original chambering, the rifles fired a round-nosed, tapered head .458-inch, soft hollow-based lead bullet, wrapped in a waxed paper patch giving a wider diameter of .460".in; it weighed 485 grains. This rifle is the Martini-Henry, and today it has become a favorite among collectors. No safety was incorporated into the system, although a cocking indicator on the right side of the receiver showed when the arm was ready to fire. Their paper patches were color-coded to differentiate them from the standard round. We are open 10:30 - 16:00 hours. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). The Tech Rat scratch builds a new barrel assembly & mods the firing mechanism to fire the APS (Gen 1) Shotgun Shells. Designed from the start to shoot a metallic cartridge, it was quicker to load and fire, faster to reload, and more powerful than the Snider-Enfield. Shorter carbine versions were available for cavalry and artillery. Sergeant. Sort by 6 photos. Two of the rifles, dated 1874 and 1878, are currently on sale in a Sussex antique shop for £1,100 apiece. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Martini Henry Rifle Falling Block 303 Cal Deactivated £500 ono A wide selection of Guns can be viewed at our Shop at 17 High Street, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9QA. ©2020 Outdoor Sportsman Group. orange. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The Martini-Henry is one of the most distinctive weapons of the British army. If you find a site relating to Martini or Snider rifles and related items or find a site is no longer active drop me an email at ddgofer@hotmail.com. When Martini Henry rifles were adopted for general issue, the absence of an approved sword bayonet meant that existing bayonets for the Enfield rifle had to be adapted to fit. When the British Army adopted the Martini-Henry rifle, it was the first rifle that they had ever adopted that was originally designed as a breechloader. The rifle, along with the accompanying .577/450 cartridge, was an instant success due to its rapid rate of fire and long (over 1,000 yards) effective range. “Henry was a Scot, Martini, Swiss and the Martini-Henry rifle was among the best of its day. As well, some bolt-action Long-Lee-Enfields can also be seen in the rear ranks, as there were not enough Martini-Henry rifles available to arm all the extras. With the exception of die-hard military history buffs, it was largely unknown until the release, in 1964, of Cy Endfield's epic cinematic depiction of the event, "Zulu." Rare Martini-Henry rifles lost in the bloody defeat at Maiwand in July 1880 have been retrieved 128 years later by troops fighting the Taliban and al-Qa'ida in Helmand province. We are open 10:30 - 16:00 hours. Category Rifles. As these guns were not as heavy as their infantry cousin, special lighter loads were concocted. Zulu snipers took potshots at the soldiers using old muzzleloaders and captured Martini-Henry rifles, but in the case of the latter arms, they believed that setting the slide on the rear sight as high as possible would increase the potency of the ammunition. The effect of the Martini-Henry rifle "Lt. John Chard which led the defence of Rorke’s Drift said that: “Some of the bullet wounds were very curious. 1,007 97. The Martini-Henry in reality. THE MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE With its official adoption on the 27 April 1877, the Martini Henry MkII was to become the most numerous of the Martini .450/577 marks, in both MkI/II upgrades’ and new MkII. Create email alert. The Martini-Henry remained in service until the late 1880s when it was replaced by the Lee-Metford, the first magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle to be used by the British Army. While known as the Martini Henry, some firearms historians have argued that it should be properly designated the “Peabody-Martini-Henry.” Privates Henry Hook and John Williams held off the attackers while chopping through a series of five inner walls to save the wounded. Subcategory Single Shot. It was crimped in place with two cannulas (grooves on the outside neck of the case), ahead of concave felt and glazed card wadding. When shooting, make use of the thumb-rest on the top of the receiver to avoid having your hand pushed into your face, as recoil is stout. The .450-caliber paper-patched lead bullet weighed 480 grains and was pushed along at 1,350 fps by 85 grains of black powder. The Zulus made repeated attacks during the night. Designed from the start to shoot a metallic cartridge, it was quicker to load and fire, faster to reload, and more powerful than the Snider-Enfield. (Experienced British troops in South Africa actually made bullock-hide covers for their guns' forends to prevent this.). Enlisted men were issued a triangular bayonet with a 21½-inch blade. The Martini-Henry is a single-shot, breech-loaded, lever-actuated falling block rifle firing the .577/476 Martini-Henry cartridge that was designed in 1870 and used throughout the British Empire for thirty years. A force of 20,000 Zulu warriors under their king Cetshwayo had all but destroyed the British force comprising six companies of the 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire), wagon drivers, volunteers, staff and camp followers. It played a massive role in the subjugation of peoples in India and Africa.” View all Martini Henry Single Shot Rifles for sale all over the UK, in areas such as South West. It is chambered in the rather burly .577/.455 Martini Henry, a .45 caliber round-nosed slug fitted into a necked-down .577 Snider casing. The cartridge had a distinctive bottle-necked appearance; at the base the caliber was the same as the earlier .577 Snider Enfield rifle, but with a bullet head in the caliber of .450in. Some 15 years later a prequel, "Zulu Dawn," featuring Peter O' Toole, Burt Lancaster and John Mills, about Isandhlwana, also by Endfield, came out, and while more accurate and authentic than its predecessor, it had little of "Zulu's" élan. “The Civil War brought together a lot of talented gunmakers and created many good ideas for firearms improvements, but some of these improvements … Shown below is a partly disassembled large-frame Martini-Henry action used by C.G. The cartridge adopted was a necked-down version of the earlier .577 Snider round. Weight of the Martini-Henry was a hefty nine pounds. The Martini-Henry was perhaps the most famous military rifle of the Victorian era incorporating the early short lever with 33" barrel in the new .45 caliber. Armed with SIG Sauer's 9-inch-barreled MCX Virtus Pistol loaded with Black Hills' 125-grain TMK ammunition, Beckstrand attempts to ring steel at 600 yards with help from Hornady's 4DOF ballistic calculator in this segment of “Long Range Tech.”. Eleven men, including Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, were given the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest award for valor, more than for any single action in the history of the award. Shown below is a partly disassembled large-frame Martini-Henry action used by C.G. But the battle's notoriety with the public at large was rather late in coming. Original British Martini-Henry P-1885 MkIV Stock Fore-end Reinforcement Bar Screw Set. Recoil was substantial, and this, coupled with the Martini-Henry rifle's rather straight wrist, caused many an inexperienced recruit to give himself a nosebleed when his thumb smacked into his face if he was gripping the stock incorrectly. 1,007 97. The Pattern 1887 sword bayonet, or "Sword Bayonet, Martini-Henry Rifle, Pattern 1887", was designed specifically for M-H Mark IV Infantry Rifles. See more ideas about rifle, henry rifles, martini henry rifle. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Original Martini-Henry Upper Band Pin & Fore-end Pin for Mk I and II. One man’s head was split open as if by an axe. Martini Henry MkIV Date 1886 Calibre 577/450 Price: £775 - Sold. On January 22, 1879, while working on the bank of the Drift, Lieutenant John Chard, Royal Engineers, officer commanding at Rorke's drift, received news of the slaughter at Isandhlwana. 174 5. Original .577-450 Martini-Henry loads were made of coiled brass bodies with japanned steel bases. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Calibre.22. See more ideas about martini henry rifle, rifle, henry rifles. He rushed back to the mission to discover Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead, Commander of the men of the 2/24th, had also heard the intelligence and was preparing to move the invalids to safety in heavy ox-carts. Original Martini-Henry Rifle Trigger Guard Sling Swivel Screw. Unfortunately, at about the time production of the new Enfield-Martini .402 Rifle peaked, the vastly superior .303 caliber Magazine Lee-Metford Rifle was coming onto the scene. Private 1373 - Alfred Henry Hook V.C. DAMKO DAMKO Modern Martini Rifle – Standard [Martini Rifle - Standard] - DAMKO Modern Martini Rifle – Standard Single-shot falling block rifle The classically styled single shot Martini Rifle comes complete with steel butt plate, polished blued barrel and action, and handsome walnut stock and forearm. 174 5. The Martini-Henry rifle was a lever-action, single round rifle chambered for 577/450 calibre cartridges. The author has used different loads, including (from left) Kynoch smokeless, handloads and Ten-X cartridges. Augustus McCrae. Subscriber Services. Peabody's design was modified by Friederich von Martini in Switzerland and redesignated the "Peabody-Martini." The piece is now ready to fire. I am selling a British Mk II Martin Rifle that came out of the Nepalese Cache. Sergeant. As the sun rose, the defenders of Rorke's Drift looked out on 500 Zulu dead. The .577-450-caliber Martini-Henry was the standard infantry rifle issued to the men of the 24th and other regular troops in the British army. Original British Martini-Henry rifles for sale. The Martini-Henry rifle was fitted with a Pattern 1876 Socket Bayonet. Post May 10, 2011 #1 2011-05-10T02:06. orange. We were using Martini's, and fine rifles they were too." The Martini-Henry evolved as the standard service rifle for almost 20 years, with variants including carbines. The thatch roof of the hospital was set on fire by the Zulus — a tactical error because it allowed the British to see the attackers in the glare. Starring Stanly Baker, Jack Hawkins and a then-unknown Michael Caine, the movie, while wildly inaccurate in places, was still a stirring retelling of the event and for the most part kept pretty much to the spirit of the engagement. Nov 12, 2018 - Explore Sawyer Swenson's board "Martini Henry Rifle", followed by 104 people on Pinterest. (Actually, Snider rifles, carbines and ammunition were still being used by some native and auxiliary troops during the Zulu War.) Rorkes Drift, Natal. This was the first manufactured breech loader to be adopted for general issue by the British Army. For Sale: British Martini Henry Mk II Rifle For Sale: British Martini Henry Mk II Rifle. The vast majority of Mark IV Martini-Henry Rifles started life as Enfield-Martini .402 caliber rifles. The Martini-Henry started out life as the contrivance of American designer Henry O. Peabody. Throwing themselves with superhuman strength at the defenses, the Zulus eventually breached the small hospital building. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Accuracy testing a rifle begins with building a good shooting position. Employing the same receiver as the Mark II Martini-Henry rifle, this handy piece measured 37.6" long (some 16.4" shorter than the infantry rifle) and weighed a manageable 7 lbs., 8 ozs. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Many Mark IV rifles were converted from Enfield-Martini .402 second pattern rifles, and thus, had no provision for mounting a socket bayonet. This movement also operated an ejector, which pulled loose the fired cartridge case. The men loaded and fired their Martini-Henry rifles as fast as they could, causing the thin forestocks to become so hot that they had to be wrapped with rags to keep the men from burning their hands. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. This fastened to the barrel by means of a socket, which slipped over the muzzle and was secured by a ring that was rotated over the front barleycorn sight. The.577/450 Martini–Henry is a black powder, centrefire rifle cartridge, it was the standard British service cartridge from the early 1870s that went through two changes from the original brass foil wrapped case to the drawn brass of two parts, the case and the primer. The Martini-Henry remained in service until the late 1880s when it was replaced by the Lee-Metford, the first magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle to be used by the British Army. #Cool #1 Hot Shop for Best Price Replica Martini Henry Rifle Uk And Savage Arms 270 Bolt Action Rifle . The Martini Metford and Martini Enfield were the natural progression of the platform. The Martini-Henry rifle was adopted in 1871, featuring a falling-block single-shot breech-loading action, actuated by a lever beneath the wrist of the buttstock. That replacement would be the Martini-Henry, a rifle that some argue should be properly designated the "Peabody-Martini-Henry." This is my list. The rear sight was graduated to 1,400 yards, although the long-range shooting ability of the Martini-Henry was found to be somewhat lacking. Nepalese Markings. As a result, they usually fired well over the heads of the British. The Martini-Henry rifle was 54 inches long with a barrel length of 33.2 inches. Of the Boxer variety, the round was made from coiled sheet brass with a japanned iron base. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The Martini-Henry rifle was 54 inches long with a barrel length of 33.2 inches. It is actually a Peabody pattern that was further modified to a self-cocking hammerless design of Friederich von Martini of Frauenfeld, Switzerland, along with the rifling design of Edinburgh gunsmith Alexander Henry. In this segment of "Guns & Ammo TV," Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr head to the range to wring out the Umarex Air Ruger 10/22. A breech-loading, single-shot lever-operated rifle, the Martini-Henry was the mainstay of the British Colonial Period, the rifle used to hold native populations from India to Africa to Asia at gunpoint. Ordnance authorities thoughtfully provided a thumbrest on the top of the action to avoid such a happenstance. Martini-Henry Infantry Rifle, MK I, 1871-1876 Martini-Henry Infantry Rifle, MK II, 1877-1881 Martini-Henry Infantry Rifle, MK III, 1881-1888 Martini-Henry Infantry Rifle, MK IV, 1888-1889 Note that the markings in the buttstock will sometimes appear as 'III' over 'I' for example. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. This was the first manufactured breech loader to be adopted for general issue by the British Army. 174 5. The Martini-Henry evolved as the standard service rifle for almost 20 years, with variants including carbines. That replacement would be the Martini-Henry, a rifle that some argue should be properly designated the "Peabody-Martini-Henry." The Martini Henry Mk1 3rd (apporved) pattern was the standard issue firearm between 1874-18.. Martini Henry Rifle Mk1-Mk II Upgrade. The rifle marks the first step the British took to fielding a fully metallic cartridge firing rifle, marking a … The Martini Henry Mk1 Service rifle can be described as having three phases, as it was not offica.. Martini Henry Rifle Mk1 3rd Pattern. Just because the cartridge wasn't designed to go long doesn't mean Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand won't take it there, using a large-format pistol, no less. The rifle, along with the accompanying .577/450 cartridge, was an instant success due to its rapid rate of fire and long (over 1,000 yards) effective range. The British adopted the action, adding a barrel rifled with the system of Scottish gunmaker Alexander Henry and christened the rifle "Martini-Henry.". Thursday, Friday & Saturday Over the years, prices on Martini-Henry rifles rose steadily and quantities diminished, until recently when International Military Antiques, in association with Atlanta Cutlery, brought a large number of them (along with accessories) out of Nepal — a boon for shooters and collectors. The defense of the mission station at Rorke's drift has become one of history's most famous "last stand" type of engagements. Augustus McCrae. 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As well as a unique airsoft rifle The Tech Rat It was found that the bases would sometimes be ripped off upon ejection (especially in Gatling guns), so eventually drawn-brass cases became standard issue. I recently examined a service pattern 577/450 M-H marked FIELD RIFLE COMPANY BIRMINGHAM on the left side of the body. The Martini-Henry is a single-shot, breech-loaded, lever-actuated falling block rifle firing the .577/476 Martini-Henry cartridge that was designed in 1870 and used throughout the British Empire for thirty years. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. From $14.95 VIEW DETAILS. The Martini Henry rifle is a single-shot, breech-loading rifle, it offers you exceptional shooting power combined with impressive accuracy so that you can excel during your shooting sessions. Martini Henry Rifle Falling Block 303 Cal Deactivated £500 ono A wide selection of Guns can be viewed at our Shop at 17 High Street, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9QA. The .300 Blackout cartridge was developed to provide greater effectiveness than a 9mm at short and medium ranges when fired from a short-barreled suppressed firearm. You are free to use it in your Martini … |   The Martini-Henry was the single-shot, breech-loading rifle that succeeded the Snider-Enfield (initially in 1871; our rifle was stamped 1887). This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The rear ladder sight was graduated to 1,400 yards, though authorities found long-range accuracy with the Martini-Henry to be disappointing. Informations [edit | edit source] This weapon has a very fast reload due to the breech load. While known as the Martini Henry, some firearms historians have argued that it should be properly designated the “Peabody-Martini-Henry.” Post 6:33 PM - Oct 08 #1 2020-10-08T18:33. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Bore is in for sale by Midwest Sporting Goods on GunsAmerica - 969257767 Airsoft Martini Henry GNB Shell Ejecting Rifle Complete custom built Martini Henry Rifle. Augustus McCrae. For Sale: British Martini Henry Mk II Rifle For Sale: British Martini Henry Mk II Rifle. The design came out of burgeoning improvements in technology made during the American Civil War, a conflict closely studied by British and French observers. Martini Henry Single Shot .22 Rifles. I can not find any information on this company. Sergeants were required to carry the Pattern 1873 Sword bayonet, which had a 22½-inch wavy yataghan-style blade. Chard realized that the slow-moving vehicles would never get the men clear of the Zulus, and he ordered that perimeters of biscuit boxes and mealie (maize) bags be set up to act as defensive barricades. Soon even the sniping died down, and the men waited for dawn and expected new attacks. It is actually a Peabody pattern that was further modified to a self-cocking hammerless design of Friederich von Martini of Frauenfeld, Switzerland, along with the rifling design of Edinburgh gunsmith Alexander Henry. These are built using a real .577 Martini Henry Rifle (Antique Classification). British Martini Henry rifles and Sniders - obsolete calibre rifles used by the British Army during the mid to late 1800`s Most recognised as the Zulu`s rifle used by the chaps at Roarkes Drift (shortlever Mk2`s at that time though forced the upgrade to the longlever mk4 due to ruptured casings). Weight of the Martini-Henry was a hefty nine pounds. The impi (Zulu regiment) had left the field. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. When the British Army adopted the Martini-Henry rifle, it was the first rifle that they had ever adopted that was originally designed as a breechloader. 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This sat on top of the main powder charge inside a rimmed brass foil cartridge, known today as the .57… $9.95 VIEW DETAILS. Awaiting the onslaught were 84 men of B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot; soldiers of the Natal Native Contingent; 36 hospital patients; and men of the Army Hospital Corps. Gallery [edit | edit source] Thursday, Friday & Saturday Eleven invalids were lifted free of the burning building through a small window, but two of the men were speared as they made a dash for the inner perimeter. Men of the Natal Kaffirs, retreating from Isandhlwana, arrived during these preparations and were pressed into service. To operate the action, a lever located beneath the wrist of the stock was lowered sharply, causing the breechblock to drop and expose the chamber. I am selling a British Mk II Martin Rifle that came out of the Nepalese Cache. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Augustus McCrae. In the novel The Man Who Would Be King, two British adventurers use 20 Martini–Henry rifles to establish their own kingdom in Kafiristan. During tests in the late 1860s, a rate of fire of 20 rounds in 48 seconds was achieved. All Rights Reserved. The Martini Henry didn't help build the empire, as it grew thanks to the Brown Bess musket and Pattern 53 Enfield rifle, but the weapon instead became the 'guardian' of the massive empire. Towards the end of the 19th century, with the British Army adopting the .303 cartridge, many Martini’s were rechambered in .303 calibre making them … Unique bayonets were also available for the artillery carbine, and special cutlass-style blades were issued to the Royal Navy. This rifle is the Martini-Henry, and today it has become a favorite among collectors. Martini- Henry- Nepalese 577450 cal 1871 Rifle, 33” Barrel, Blue Finish, 14.25” LOP, Condition 30%. Make Martini Henry. 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