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Martini Henry Mod 1873 Mark I .577 - 450 cal single shot full wood Military Rifle w/33 1/4" bbl [ b

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Martini Henry  Mod 1873 Mark I .577 - 450 cal single shot full wood Military Rifle w/33 1/4  bbl [ b
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Martini Henry Mod 1873 Mark I .577 - 450 cal single shot full wood Military Rifle w/33 1/4" bbl [ blue finish turning brown, short lever, good wood w/cartouche , cleaning rod & sling swivels - Many of the first production Martini Henrys were sent to colonial units . Canada ordered 2100 Martini Henry rifles in 1873 - these were 2nd variation Mk's. When the Mark I were phased out for Mark II, most Mark I's in service were upgraded, but those in Canada were not. Canadian Mark I Martini Henrys are likely the only ones left to be found anywhere with the original brass/bronze hinge pins & checkered butt plates, this piece is marked VR Enfield 1873 MK 1 ] Ser # Nil ANTIQUE NO FAC REQ