RIFLE, Martini-Metford MK1
T1970.298
Martini Metford rifle Mark/ WA Pattern.
Marks: Action rhs 'CROWN/ VR/ BSA & M Co/ 1895/ CROWN ARROW/ I/ 1'
Butt RHS 'WA/403' (in circle) BSA & MCP/ WD/ II/ II'.
Brass trapdoor in steel buttplate.
Modifications: Fore end wood shortened to just after middle band. Nose cap missing.
Bore: Rifled. Round barrel shape.
Fore: Ramp Barleycorn.
Rear: Folding leaf.
Calibre: .303
Charge/Projectile: Cordite Black powder/ Cupro Nickel.
Ignition: Centre fire.
Action: Lever, single shot.
Serial no: 16 marked under forewood.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1970.298 |
|---|---|
| Accession Date: | 8 Jul 1970 |
| Credit: | Police Firearms Branch |
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