MARTINI-HENRY MKIII RIFLE.
Cal. 450/577



Caliber: 450/577
System of operation: Falling Block Action.
Lenght overall(Long-butt pattern): 49.5 inches
Barrel lenght: 33.2 inches
Feed device: Single Shot
Sight:Front: Ramp-and-Blade
Sight:Rear: Ramp-and-Leaf
Weight: 9.06 Lbs
Muzzle velocity: Approximately 1350 f.p.s.


Martini-Henry oil bottles and cartridge. (Photo by Ed R.)


Martini-Henry MKIII Rifle.


Close-up of the Martini-Henry action.


Close-up of the opened Martini-Henry falling block action.


Top view of the Martini-Henry action.


Marking on the Martini-Henry action.


Close-up of the forestock re-enforcing bar not present on earlier models.


Close-up of the rear sight.


Close-up of the cartouche on the buttstock.


Close-up of the MKIII front sight and bayonet bar.

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