Original British P-1871 Martini-Henry MkII Short Lever Rifle Converted to Carbine In Nepal with MkIII Sword Bayonet - Dated 1875 Replica Non-Firing Guns with an intact leather carry

with an intact leather carry / closure strap

so parts were definitely swapped out on these guns

and published by the Chicago-based printing company Edwards and Deutsch Litho

The rear of the helmet has the usual "aventail" chain mail rear neck defense

We do not see any other dents or cracks

Original British P-1871 Martini-Henry MkII Short Lever Rifle Converted to Carbine In Nepal with MkIII Sword Bayonet - Dated 1875 Replica Non-Firing Guns with an intact leather carryOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Nepalese cache purchase of 2003 is truly the gift that keeps on giving, even after almost 20 years! The Martini Henry MkII rifle is best known for its use in the Zulu War at the Battle of Rorke's Drift on 22nd January 1879. This battle was the iconic defense of the mission station by a small force of British and colonial troops; which saw a record award of Victoria Crosses and restored the faith of Victorian