Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Crimean War Farmingdale

Farmingdale

This item works perfectly for the original intended use

but it was a close run thing

Manufacture of the flash hider and the magazine carriers reflects prewar standards of quality

Neumann for many similar examples of Hessian Muskets

Original British 1877 Enfield Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Converted to .303 in 1898 Crimean War FarmingdaleOriginal 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