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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1970.298
Accession Date: 8 Jul 1970
Credit: Police Firearms Branch

 


 

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