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Covers printed in two-shade desert colours were first issued during the 1991 Gulf War, and soldiers often personalised them by adding their names, last three serial numbers, blood group and in some cases their battalion's tactical flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmet cover is desert DPM (disruptive pattern material) two-shade fabric. The cover features a lattice-work of light khaki elasticated straps for fitting foliage. Around the base of the cover is fitted a drawcord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmet not included, cover only. Maker markings and sizes vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk 6 helmet was the standard combat helmet of the British Armed Forces. The Mk 6 replaced the Mk III helmet in service from 1986 and is designed to accept modern ear protection, personal radios, and respirators. The helmet is manufactured by NP Aerospace, and is reported to have an \"almost unlimited service life\" by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet in its default configuration is a dark green. The army use covers to camouflage the helmet and adapt it to different environments. Covers include the British Disruptive Pattern Material in temperate, woodland and desert patterns, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a United Nations blue coloured cover. It is sometimes referred as the \"battle bowler\", a term first used for the Brodie helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk 6 is often mistakenly thought to be made out of kevlar when in fact it is constructed of \"Ballistic Nylon\" - nylon fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June 2009 the helmet was replaced by the Mk 7 helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650837957,"sku":"BA1037","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650838149,"sku":"BA1037","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ba1037__1.jpg?v=1603327122"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-dated-entrenching-tool-set","title":"Original British WWII Dated Entrenching Tool Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are original WW2 issue and dated Entrenching Tool Sets consisting of steel pick axe \u0026amp; hoe head, wooden shaft with steel bayonet lug at grip end, and #4 Spike Bayonet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-purpose entrenching tool was also used as a mine probe once the #4 spike bayonet was attached as well as for hand-to-hand combat. Completely original WW2, gives final touch to any WW2 Tommy collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel head packed in grease; bayonet may show some minor pitting, overall good\/very good condition. WWII Dates vary but all are 1945 or earlier. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650839813,"sku":"BA1903","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650840005,"sku":"BA1903","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ba1903w__1.jpg?v=1603207515"},{"product_id":"original-wwii-british-army-foot-powder-unissued","title":"Original WWII British Army Foot Powder- Unissued","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Every Tommy carried one of these 1 3\/4 ounce Khaki colored tins of foot powder in his pack. From an ORIGINAL WOOD CASE dated 1942, each can is marked-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOT POWDER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR.\u0026amp;C.LTD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650876805,"sku":"BB1026","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650876933,"sku":"BB1026","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb1026__1.jpg?v=1627956965"},{"product_id":"original-british-martini-henry-rifle-morris-aiming-tube-cartridge-mk-ii-by-kynoch","title":"Original British Martini-Henry Rifle Morris Aiming Tube Cartridge Mk II by Kynoch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: The Morris Aiming Tube cartridge is as scarce as the aiming tubes themselves. The British nomenclature is Cartridge, Aiming Tube, Mark II. The caliber is .297 inch\/.230 inch, which means that the cartridge case adapted for this round was originally a .297 inch case, necked down to .230 inch. It is also a center fire cartridge, required by the central fire position of the firing pin in the Martini-Henry breech block. It is altogether an unusual little round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs were made by the famous British firm Kynoch in 1898, and are the short version of the cartridge. We have only a small quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650910789,"sku":"BB1110","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650910853,"sku":"BB1110","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb1110__1.jpg?v=1603332917"},{"product_id":"official-british-royal-mail-neck-tie","title":"Official British Royal Mail Neck Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Banned in the UK!! Become a Royal MALE. Well, we wish we could say that these are right out of Prince Williams closet. Impressive navy blue Neck Ties with horizontal stripes. Each ties bears the official crest of the ROYAL MAIL service or logo, pity they spelled \"MALE\" incorrectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone that always fancied being a DUKE now being labeled a \"ROYAL MALE\" should do nicely even with the spelling error. Here is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd, giving you bragging rights to show off your connection to the Royal family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles of ties vary, as photographed, if you have a preference please choose hand select and let us know. One tie per order. As worn by Postmen all over England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650952581,"sku":"BB1979","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650952645,"sku":"BB1979","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb1979w__1.jpg?v=1600552162"},{"product_id":"british-desert-storm-sweat-scarf-shemagh","title":"British Desert Storm Sweat Scarf \u0026 Shemagh","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Officially designated “RAGS SWEAT DESERT SAND COTTON” these are British made military issue operation Desert Storm sweat scarf \u0026amp; small shemagh for fighting in the sweltering temperatures of the Middle East. Condition is new old stock, never issued. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% unbleached natural cotton \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 x 105 cm or 10.75” x 42”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in 1990 by “H \u0026amp; C Ltd”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHat not included, available separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25650952837,"sku":"BB1991","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25650953093,"sku":"BB1991","price":6.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb1991__1.jpg?v=1603732517"},{"product_id":"original-ordnance-rml-2-5-inch-mountain-screw-gun-shell-rudyard-kipling","title":"Original Ordnance RML 2.5-Inch Mountain Screw Gun Shell- Rudyard Kipling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Rudyard Kipling gave the name “Screw Gun” to the British “Ordnance RML 2.5-Inch Mountain Gun” in his famous poem “Screw Guns”, and the gun has been known thus ever since.  The Ordnance RML 2.5-Inch Mountain Gun was made with the barrel in two parts so that it could be broken down into loads that could be carried by animal transport, usually mules but occasionally camels.  The two sections of the gun were connected by a threaded, or “screwed”, joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRML stands for “Rifled Muzzle Loading”; that is, powder and projectile were loaded from the muzzle, while the rifling consisted of three spiral grooves.  Studs on the exterior of the projectile fitted into the grooves to impart spin.  Studded shells of a wide range of calibers were used by the Army and Navy of the U.K. and are a very significant stage in artillery development.  Although the studs on our 2.5-inch screw gun shells are zinc, zinc had been replaced by copper in calibers used by the Royal Army and Royal Navy, and most surviving studded shells have copper studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ordnance 2.5-Inch Mountain Gun was made with the barrel in two parts so that it could be broken down into loads that could be carried by animal transport, usually mules but on occasion camels.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sections of the gun were connected by a threaded, or “screwed”, joint.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally introduced in 1879, the gun first saw use in Afghanistan in that same year.  It continued in service until it was retired in 1903.  In addition to countless engagements in India and Afghanistan, it was also used by British forces during the Second Boer War of 1899 – 1902, and later, during the First World War, some were taken from garrisons in South Africa and employed by the Nyasaland-Rhodesian Field Force in the campaign in German East Africa in 1916. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projectiles for the RML 2.5-Inch Gun included Common Shell, Star Shell, and Canister.  “Common Shell” was the old name for what is now known as Explosive Shell, which consisted of a hollow iron or steel shell, an explosive filler, and a nose fuse.  When the 2.5 was introduced, the filler was black powder.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS SHELL IS EXTREMELY HISTORICAL AND EXTREMELY RARE.  Since the entire service life of the first model screw gun was in the colonies, ammunition stores were not kept in the home islands, and consequently virtually none have become available to collectors until now.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 2.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 4.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  3.4 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651035333,"sku":"BB5112","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651035589,"sku":"BB5112","price":197.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb5112w__3.jpg?v=1599999346"},{"product_id":"original-british-lee-enfield-22-rifle-no-8-complete-trigger-mechanism","title":"Original British Lee-Enfield .22 Rifle No. 8 Complete Trigger Mechanism","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item:  Shortly after WW2 a number of small bore rifles were developed in the UK based on the No. 4 rifle.  The No. 8 rifle was one of these.  It was a single shot, and used a very unusual trigger system that could be set to give the double-stage pull found on military rifles or the single-stage pull favored on target rifles.  Consequently, it was a somewhat complicated, finely made assembly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA has found a very few complete No. 8 trigger assemblies.  They are in very nice condition although dirty from long storage.  The double spring assembly at the front of the mechanism seats into the bottom of the cartridge tray device, and the axis pin, which is not available, is the rear securing pin of the cartridge tray.  A picture of the cartridge tray can be seen at BB5142, the bolt and tray set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651058501,"sku":"BB5143","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651058757,"sku":"BB5143","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bb5143w__2.jpg?v=1600341471"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-anti-gas-eye-shields-in-original-packaging","title":"Original British WWII Anti-Gas Eye Shields in Original Packaging","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: These are fascinating! Totally original un-issued WWII manufactured set of 3 tinted and 3 clear anti-gas MK III (Model# AB 0293) eye shields in original waxed cardboard envelope with instructions and warnings printed on each side- all bearing pre-1945 dates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were made famous by Rommel, who used them to protect his peaked visor cap badge from the desert and of North Afirca. Again these are the exact same goggles as worn by German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel. These \"Rommel Goggles\" are 100% original and WWII dated. Contrary to popular belief, these goggles were not and never were of German origin. They were of British manufacture (by HALEX?) and were originally made as anti gas eyeshields. They were also used as sun and sand goggles. These unique, protective wrap around goggles became quite popular with Rommels troops. As liberated spoils of war many Afrika Korps personnel used these in place of the standard, less comfortable molded rubber types, issued by the Germans. Many WWII photographs show these exact goggles being worn by various German soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only problem is that the petroleum based lens film has dried over the past 65 years in storage, rendering the glasses extremely brittle, in many cases \u003cstrong\u003ealready cracked or broken\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes covered in oil and therefore only suitable for careful display n\u003cstrong\u003eot to be removed from the waxed paper\u003c\/strong\u003e insert they have been stored in for so many years. If you do intend to remove them and attempt to put them on a helmet or visor we have been told that heating with a hair dryer has worked in some cases but do this at your own risk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHowever, no returns or exchanges on this item, as we expect them to break and get damaged very easily, which is why they are priced so affordably.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne package (contains 6 eye shields) per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651158981,"sku":"BG1942","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651159173,"sku":"BG1942","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bg1942w__1.jpg?v=1600256955"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-gulf-war-silk-map-of-iraq-baghdad-basra","title":"Original British WWII \u0026 Gulf War Silk Map of Iraq - Baghdad \u0026 Basra","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Just released from British Stores, these are ORIGINAL fabric (silk\/rayon blend) 27\" x 24\" maps produced by the British War Office with dates from WW2 updated in 1953. Marked RESTRICTED, these maps are double sided showing great detail of military interest with sealed selvage to minimize fraying. Used by both COMMANDOS and AIR CREWS for survival, fabric maps could endure the most arduous conditions and would not disintegrate if wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map was issued to the British S.A.S. in the Gulf War and is featured and ILLUSTRATED bearing General Schwarzkopf's signature in the book \"BRAVO TWO ZERO\" by Sgt. 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In this interim period Britain, an island nation, made plans to combat AH and his Allies in the World Arena. This included Covert Operations and the fascinating inventions and adaptations to aid in these clandestine ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special Office of MI5 was established headed by the legendary Spy Master Christopher Layton-Hutton where \"gadgets\" for espionage and escape were developed. These included the \"compass in heel or button\" and the renowned \"Silk\" maps for concealment in clothing, etc; available for viewing in a permanent exhibition at Dover Castle Museum in Kent, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever the first covert maps were printed on tissue paper, but not just ordinary tissue paper. This special paper was made from Mulberry Leaves, which is claimed to be unaffected by water, and were eminently concealable and durable. Initially given to Secret Agents but also later smuggled to P.O.W. camps within Board Games, books and other \"innocent\" paraphernalia. Generally these Maps covered a large area and were of vital importance for use in Occupied Territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow a very small quantity of two examples of these \"Mulberry Leaf Maps\" has been discovered mixed in amongst a British Government Release of obsolete paperwork. Both maps date from the earliest days of WW2 and cover areas of possible Enemy interest or occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is of Spain, Portugal, Sardinia and parts of Algeria. Possibly among the very first tissue maps to be produced, Spain with its Fascist Government under Generalissimo Franco was considered ripe for joining AH's Axis Powers. Fortunately this did not materialize and hence these few examples survived WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second, actually dated 1940, is of the small country of Eritrea on the Red Sea which had been overrun by Mussolini and his Italian War Machine together with Ethiopia in Rome's new \"African Empire\". Again an area which sat on the sidelines in WW2 since the principal arena between Britain and Italy turned out to be the Libyan Dessert on the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course both areas were continually under British Surveillance with no doubt countless covert operations being mounted in each. The fact remains that these Tissue \"Mulberry Leaf\" Maps are possibly the very last remaining examples of these exceptionally rare and early Covert Maps of WW2. 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However, the ever-tightening Union Blockade prevented the extensive distribution of this revolutionary weapon. These 9-lbs are excellent examples of \"Studded\" Shells of the same type as the ones currently on display in the WEST POINT MUSEUM and are referred to and illustrated on pages 335\/336 of the excellent work \"Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War\": by Warren Ripley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll have a brown aged finish with the copper \"plaques\" on the exterior and are fully INERT for you to clean up. These were produced between 1863 and 1865 and sold worldwide. The British finally adopted this weapon in 1869, and insisted on having the shells with the copper studs. Extremely rare, unusual and totally original!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this example has been cleaned with a wire wheel to show the copper studs. 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Much faster to manufacture than either of the metal Mk III oil cans, this version was issued extensively late in the war for use with all British machine guns.  This oiler is correct for the Bren spare barrel carrier and tool wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652084229,"sku":"MB4505","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652084421,"sku":"MB4505","price":5.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/MB4505.jpg?v=1600814352"},{"product_id":"original-british-p-1871-martini-henry-mkii-short-lever-rifle-1870s-dates-cleaned-complete","title":"Original British P-1871 Martini-Henry MkII Short Lever Rifle (1870s Dates)- Cleaned \u0026 Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: 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. 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Followed by the memorable action at Rorke's Drift, the Martini Henry Rifle more than any other represents British Colonial rule during the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \"cleaned \u0026amp; complete\" rifle we sell has been taking fully apart, carefully cleaned, preserved, and rebuilt replacing any worn or broken parts by a master antique gunsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Martini-Henry bears a date in the 1870's (Dates vary within the 1870's). 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The great success of the P-1871 Martini Henry Short Lever Rifle had only been marred by the occasional difficulty experienced with the ejection of the spent cartridge from powder residue fouling the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution was the introduction of the P-1885 \"long lever\" model that provided great leverage for case extraction. In front line service for only three years when it was superseded by the .303 cal P-1888 magazine Rifle the P-1885 Martini saw principal use in Britain's overseas colonial empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial documentation tells us that approximately 22,000 Pattern A MkIV Martini Henry rifles were ever produced, making this the most rare model of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate MKIV Production numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern A- 22,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern B- 40,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern C- 100,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery MKIV Martini-Henry rifle bears a date within the 1880's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartini Henry Pattern A is a conversion of the Enfield Martini MK1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Barleycorn on block front sight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Short knocks-form with a small blanking panel fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Additional \"V\" stamped to receiver and stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Two rows of proofing marks under barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) Re-configured block with E-M marking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow copy is courtesy of martinihenry.org-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 15th Sept 1887, the first conversion was offered and the sealed pattern laid of the new MkIV rifle, a mongrel adaption of the existing Enfield Martini Mk1 pattern A. Gone was the safety catch and the quick loader, indeed all the Enfield Martini Pattern A, receivers had to be scrapped as the existing drill holes and boring rendered them unfit for conversion. Those barrels already in production, or fitted to arms were, re-bored and re-rifled with traditional Henry rifling at Enfield and Sparkbrook. The completed re-assembled arm required a re-proof of the barrels integrity, testimony to this action, two distinct lines of proof markings, firstly the .402\" then the latter .450\" proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of enhanced extraction of the longer lever of the Enfield-Martini Pattern B rifle was readily adopted for all MkIV patterns, those existing Enfield-Martini A pattern walnut stocks required the brass stock cup re-siting to correspond with the long levers' tip. The process required a fresh recess hole to be drilled and the cup re-set. A purpose made wooden plug was glued into the hole completing the process. As the stocks were all removed there is no consistency as which stock was fitted to A or B pattern, so they will be found on any pattern. Wherever possible the old components were re-used, and the \"E-M\" designation originally marked on many of the parts betrays today its original pedigree often scored through thus: E-M . The A pattern trigger assembly, designed to accept the E-M's safety was reamed to remove the original configuration, whilst Receivers and butt stocks of the old pattern had an extra Roman numeral \"V\" stamped alongside the original \"I\", whilst newly made but un-used components have a distinctive \"IV\" classification. A new pattern clearing rod, designed to spring into place and to be suitable with use of the new steel jag was installed and the nosecap was redesigned, however it was decided to retain to old pattern Barleycorn on Block foresight on the pattern \"A\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"buckhorn\" rear battle sight of the Enfield Martini was removed and a small panel was brazed into place on to repair the knocks form, to complete the aiming adjustment, conventional .450\" black powder graduated sighting leaf from the MkIII was fitted., The new MkIV was re-stocked with the old MkIII pattern fore-wood and the traditional side fixed bayonet bar was re-installed, whilst the Enfield Martini's wooden hand guard was dispensed with in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1884-1889\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .577\/450 Martini-Henry\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Center Fire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 32 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 49 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Lever Action Falling Block\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \"Cleaned and Complete\" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. 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The great success of the P-1871 Martini Henry Short Lever Rifle had only been marred by the occasional difficulty experienced with the ejection of the spent cartridge from powder residue fouling the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution was the introduction of the P-1885 \"long lever\" model that provided great leverage for case extraction. In front line service for only three years when it was superseded by the .303 cal P-1888 magazine Rifle the P-1885 Martini saw principal use in Britain's overseas colonial empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial documentation tells us that approximately 100,000 Pattern C MkIV Martini Henry rifles were ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate MKIV Production numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern A- 22,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern B- 40,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern C- 100,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery MKIV Martini-Henry rifle bears a date within the 1880's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartini Henry Pattern C is a conversion of the Enfield Martini MK1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Block or Ramp style front sight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Long knocks-form (but will be approximately 1\/2 of an inch shorter than Pattern B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Two rows of proof marks under barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow copy is courtesy of martinihenry.org-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the decision to make general issue of the Martini Henry MKII \u0026amp; MkIII to the militia and Volunteers in January 1885 and the impending new .303\" caliber and the suspension and ultimate cancellation of the .402\" bore Enfield Martini in June 1887, it was decided as a short term measure to convert those 65000 .402\" Enfield Martinis already made into a usable .577\/450\" arm. The new rifle was to be designated the Martini Henry MkIV at a cost to convert those arms was expected to be 6s 6d per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of enhanced extraction of the longer lever of the Enfield-Martini Pattern B rifle was readily adopted for all MkIV patterns, those existing Enfield-Martini A pattern walnut stocks required the brass stock cup re-siting to correspond with the long levers' tip. The process required a fresh recess hole to be drilled and the cup re-set. A purpose made wooden plug was glued into the hole completing the process. As the stocks were all removed there is no consistency as which stock was fitted to A or B pattern, so they will be found on any pattern. Wherever possible the old components were re-used, and the \"E-M\" designation originally marked on many of the parts betrays today its original pedigree often scored through thus: E-M. The A pattern trigger assembly, designed to accept the E-M's safety was reamed to remove the original configuration, whilst Receivers and butt stocks of the old pattern had an extra Roman numeral \"V\" stamped alongside the original \"I\", whilst newly made but un-used components have a distinctive \"IV\" classification. A new pattern clearing rod, designed to spring into place and to be suitable with use of the new steel jag was installed and the nosecap was redesigned, however it was decided to retain to old pattern Barleycorn on Block foresight on the pattern \"A\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartini Henry MkIV pattern B \u0026amp; C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enfields' records throw into confusion as to what happened to the 49,902 Pattern B .402\" arms manufactured, these rifles required less conversion, the obvious re-bore to .577\/450 calibre, and apart from sighting alteration and re-tooling of the extractor it was a far easier task to convert. These existing Pattern B rifles after barrel conversion to the new .577\/450 were designated as the Martini Henry MkIV Pattern \"C\", or \"conversions\", whilst those rifles made as new pieces, from new components which were rifled to .577\/.450\" were known as Martini Henry Pattern \"B\",\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author begs to be controversial and also doubts conventional thinking on the issue, In my collection I have a Martini Henry pattern B, with a \"B\" designation to the serial number, several B markings on the knocks form, and B on the receiver, I have inspected 15 other examples and found the same, all proof marks are single line, not a twin line of proofs clearly, a discrepancy, or maybe proof indeed of the original nomenclature, however to confuse matters, the official List of change No 5603, announcing the issue of the MH MkIV clearly states the knocks form of pattern A \u0026amp; B are 1\/8th inch shorter than the pattern C, which ever, the new sealed patterns were offered for adoption and accepted on the same date 15th Sept 1887\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1895 BSA \u0026amp; M Co was contracted to refurbish 5000 Martini Henry MkIV, it is to be noted these rifles carry the BSA \u0026amp; M Co logo, however these rifles have Enfield made barrels, and therefore are not BSA original pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1884-1889\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .577\/450 Martini-Henry\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 32 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 49 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Lever Action Falling Block\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \"Cleaned and Complete\" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. 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When the British Board of Ordnance appointed a Select Committee in 1864 the Snider system was swiftly adopted with the first breech loaders being issued in 1865 to British forces. Improved in 1867 by the use of Colonel Boxer's center fire brass bodied cartridge, the rifle was used very effectively in the Abyssinian Campaign of 1868. The system utilized a hinged breech block with an internal firing pin assembly that permitted the use of a self contained cartridge of lead bullet in cardboard, and, after 1867, brass casing. This highly efficient conversion system prolonged the active life of the P-1853 rifles up until 1871 when the Martini System was adopted. Snider rifles saw continued use throughout the Empire but were officially obsoleted by the late 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese examples are complete and all original, each has the following features; 39\" barrel with the signatures three steel bands, brass trigger guard, cleaning rod, functioning lock with nipple, adjustable ladder-back sight, and brass butt plate. Overall condition good to very good. A very rare opportunity to own a significant piece of military history that greatly affected wars on three continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese weapons are from our 2003 acquisition of the Nepal Royal Arsenal. Date and origin of manufacture are unknown. We suspect they were manufactured in Nepal under British War Department supervision. Although it is possible that they were unmarked British Manufacture which the Nepalese then made their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun photographed is a typical example not the gun you will get, however, you will get one in similar or better condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Although, each rifle has been cleaned and resorted to mechanically functioning condition; it does not mean that IMA recommends these for shooting. In fact, anyone interested in shooting this 150+ year-old weapon should have his gun evaluated and prepared by a licensed gunsmith. 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However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove \"Belted Ball\" .704 Cal. rifle, a design copied from the military of the Duke of Brunswick, a German cousin of Queen Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \"Brunswicks\" were manufactured by the East India Company and Nepalese armorer using a mix of British and locally made parts they were issued exclusively to the British Home Army and the Indian Army rifle regiments. India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire. Originally adopted in 1837 using a back action percussion system, this was updated in 1847 to a percussion side lock system, and then surpassed in 1853 with the adoption of the p-1853 Percussion Rifled Musket, which became the standard for the entire British Military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Brunswick rifles date from the earlier back action design and come complete with all the correct early model features. A 30' 2 groove rifled barrel, back action percussion lock, full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard, butt plate, ram rod pipes and brass patch box in the butt. Each rifle retains its original flip rear sights, and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \"Cleaned and Complete\" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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IMA has only a few of these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sight covers \/ protectors will fit all models of Martini-Henry rifles in .450\/.577.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFort William Arsenal was established in India in 1781 and is one of the oldest and greatest arsenals outside Great Britain. It was a massive facility, combining both the functions of a major fort and the main arsenal of the East India Company. 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Very few available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sight covers \/ protectors will fit all models of Martini-Henry rifles in .450\/.577.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652606277,"sku":"NB1202CN","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652606469,"sku":"NB1202CN","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1202cn__01.jpg?v=1603331150"},{"product_id":"martini-henry-mkii-rifle-cleaning-rod-for-mki-mkii-and-mkiii","title":"Martini-Henry MKII Rifle Cleaning Rod for MkI MkII and MkIII","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: Copied directly from originals received from our Nepal Cache. These are high quality reproduction Martini-Henry MkII \"Short Lever\" Cleaning Rods, with the signature tulip shaped head. 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SCARCE, always very hard to find, original British Issue. This Mk II version was approved for service on December 30th, 1875. (See \"Martini Rifles and Carbines\" by Ian Skennerton, pages 4 \u0026amp; 40.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, a thick piece of tow is wrapped around the jag, the way we use cleaning patches today, and the bore is scrubbed out with, ideally, hot water, until no more fouling comes out. When clean, a light coating of oil, carried in a small brass oiler, is applied. (The oil bottle accessory is also available from IMA.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike much of what Victorian designers created, this jag is probably one of the most complicated cleaning jags anywhere at any time. 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These are absolutely 100% original English manufacture, supplied to the British East India Company at the close of the 18th Century. Found in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2003, these were \"left over\" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not newly made reproductions and are over 200 years old. They are pretty much a universal to fit all Brown Bess Muskets from about 1750 onwards, but slight variations may occur and fitting is the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered just as we found them in uncleaned and untouched condition. 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In 1840 the HEIC began producing the world's very first massed produced percussion muskets one of which later became known as the EIC Model \"F\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief history of how this model came to being- The shortened 39\" barrel Brown Bess musket was first developed and adopted by the EIC in 1771. This was a full 25 years before the Board of Ordnance in London followed suit with a 39\" Brown Bess Musket dubbed the \"India Pattern\" in 1796. This is a testament that private enterprise has seemingly always got things done long before government bureaucrats. In 1839 the British Government officially adopted a converted to percussion Brown Bess musket (P-1796\/39) but in the Great Fire of the Tower of London of 1841 over 400,000 of these converted Muskets were destroyed leaving the British Government very short handed. The result, once again, was to copy the current EIC Percussion Musket, the Model \"F\" and designate it the \"Lovell's Pattern of 1842\". By that time, the EIC had already developed and refined the .75 bore Percussion musket through six models- A to F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA is proud to offer original British manufactured EIC Model \"F\" Muskets, again in .75 bore and with 39\" standard length barrel. Models A and B were EIC flintlock muskets converted to percussion. However, the Model F was purpose built percussion issue. This Pattern dispensed with the screw on breech (needed because of the unreliability of the brazed on nipple lumps) as improved technology now permitted the welding of the nipple lump directly to the side of the breech. The nipple lump changes shape to fit what was then called the \"new style lock\". The lock was of the new percussion type with the mainspring no longer screwed in at its small end but secured under a lip inside the lock plate. The trigger is hung in a box, part of the trigger plate, instead of on a pin in the wood, and the side plate disappeared in favor of the later side nail cups with new Pattern F bayonet catch. These were built or \"set up\" between 1845 and 1851.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences between the various EIC Models are generally minor; Model A and B were Brown Bess flintlock conversions, Model C and D were purpose built percussion muskets but had the \"Old Series\" side locks with differing trigger guard styles, while the Model E and F both had the \"new series\" side locks and had either the Hanoverian Catch on the Model E or the EIC bayonet catch on the Model F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease See David Harding's stellar work \"\u003cem\u003eSmallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856\u003c\/em\u003e\" published in four volumes by Foresight Books in 1997. Specifically, please see Volume 2, pages 97-124 for a mass of information concerning the vary EIC Model muskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis musket accepts. most notably, a now nearly unobtainable bayonet, the EIC Pattern F socket bayonet. We have had these in the past, but now they are unfortunately all sold. However we do now offer a reproduction socket bayonet, complete with scabbard, as well as a reproduction Sappers \u0026amp; Miners sword bayonet for the musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be a short-lived opportunity to add a rare EIC Model F Musket to your collection. Don't let it pass you by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \"Cleaned and Complete\" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652675781,"sku":"NB1840FX","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652675973,"sku":"NB1840FX","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1840fx__1_d.jpg?v=1628079178"},{"product_id":"original-british-martini-henry-rifle-short-fencing-musket","title":"Original British Martini-Henry Rifle Short Fencing Musket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Officially adopted on 28th of September 1907, these are original British Martini-Henry service rifles that date from the 1870s and 1880s which were converted for training purposes to very rare bayonet practice muskets. Each retains original British markings and was converted from a working rifle to a sprung loaded training musket with a metal ball at the \"point\" to prevent harm to one's opponent. An extremely interesting Martini development discussed in great detail in Ian Skennerton's book \"A Treatise on the British Martini\" pages 550-556.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Extremely rare on the market and we only have a very few. Each is a one-of-a-kind fencing rifle and is offered un-cleaned, just as we found them, with various knocks, splits and decay from more than100 years of Military Storage. The examples photographed on our website are typical examples of what you can expect to receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652686917,"sku":"NB1907","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652686981,"sku":"NB1907","price":544.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1907__1.jpg?v=1600322503"},{"product_id":"original-nepalese-kukri-bhojpure-fighting-knife-unmarked","title":"Original Nepalese Kukri Bhojpure Fighting Knife- Unmarked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The kukri is the national weapon of Nepal, traditionally serving the role of a basic utility knife for the Nepali-speaking Gurkhas, and consequently is a characteristic weapon of the Nepali Army as well as the Gurkha regiment in the British Military known as The Royal Gurkha Rifles who use the Kukri as part of their insignia.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gorkha Kukri is possibly the most recognizable and famous fighting knife ever developed. Indigenous to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal, home of the Gorkha who were \"absorbed\" into the British sphere of influence with the Treaty of Seguli in 1816. These ferocious fighters were infamous for their valor and for using the kukri an amazing \"Tool of Death\". It is a forward leaning leaf shaped blade, which provided the user with leveraged striking power. The kukri was became an everyday tool as much as it was a deadly weapon. Introduced long before the British arrived in the early 19th century, the Kukri became standard equipment for Gorkha Regiments serving in the British Army. Ironically the earliest Kukris are the largest, which seems improbable as improvements in nutrition and health care has resulted in mankind in general being much larger today than in 1800, yet with Kukris it is the exact reverse.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of IMA's Kukris originate from our 2003 purchase of the Royal Nepalese Arsenal, which was located at the palace of Lagan Silekhana in Katmandu, Nepal. The purchase included a considerable number of military issue Kukris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style is the early Bhojpure Kukri that were typically produced at the turn of the 19th century and after. This style is a somewhat down scaled version of the Victorian Long Leaf kukri. It appears these saw service from the 1880's through the first quarter of the 20th century. Offered without scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL KNIVES -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrive dirty packed in old original grease they are totally un-cleaned as found in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNepal after 100+ years in storage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVary in size, most approximately 16\" long, 2-1\/2\" wide, 3\/8\" thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVary in condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVary in appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Grips have minor cracks and\/or small missing bits of wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre the real deal and are 100% genuine antique military issue knives, these are not tourist made reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more here- \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chinesemartialstudies.com\/2012\/11\/05\/identifying-and-collecting-the-nepalese-military-kukri\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIdentifying and Collecting the Nepalese Military Kukri.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Kukri-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kukri (alternatively spelled khukri or khukuri) is a Nepalese knife with an inwardly curved edge, used as both a tool and as a weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kukri was, and in many cases still is, the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. It is a symbolic weapon of the Nepalese Army, and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world. It is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, and is used in many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom wears one during the wedding ceremony. It is known to many people as simply the \"Gurkha blade\" or \"Gurkha knife\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pronunciation \"kukri\" is of Western origin, as the Nepalese people to whom this weapon belongs pronounce it with three syllables - \"khukuri.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oldest known kukris are in the National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal that belonged to Drabya Shah, circa 1559. The kukri came to be known to the Western world when the East India Company came into conflict with the growing Gurkha Empire, culminating in the Gurkha War of 1814–1816. It gained literary attention in the 1897 novel Dracula by Irish author Bram Stoker. Despite the popular image of Dracula having a stake driven through his heart at the conclusion of a climactic battle between Dracula's bodyguards and the heroes, Mina's narrative describes his throat being sliced through by Jonathan Harker's kukri and his heart pierced by Quincey Morris' Bowie knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Gurkha troops are issued with a kukri; in modern times members of the Brigade of Gurkhas receive training in its use. The kukri gained fame in the Gurkha War for its effectiveness. Its continued use through both World War I and World War II enhanced its reputation among both Allied troops and enemy forces. Its acclaim was demonstrated in North Africa by one unit's situation report. It reads: \"Enemy losses: ten killed, ours nil. Ammunition expenditure nil.\" Elsewhere during the Second World War, the kukri was purchased and used by other British, Commonwealth and US troops training in India, including the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders. The notion of the Gurkha with his kukri carried on through to the Falklands War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn September 2, 2010, Bishnu Shrestha, a retired Indian Army Gorkha soldier, alone and armed only with a kukri, defeated 40 bandits who attacked a passenger train he was on in India. He killed three of the bandits, wounded eight more and forced the rest of the band to flee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: SMALL IMPERFECTIONS LIKE MINOR CRACKS AND SMALL CHUNKS OF WOOD GRIPS SHOULD BE EXPECTED.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652687301,"sku":"NB1906","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652687365,"sku":"NB1906","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1906__1_1.jpg?v=1628393804"},{"product_id":"original-british-u-s-civil-war-era-p-1853-three-band-enfield-type-rifle-cleaned-complete","title":"Original British U.S. Civil War Era P-1853 Three Band Enfield type Rifle- Cleaned \u0026 Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Our resident antique gunsmith has been able to restore a few more, and now available for the first time in cleaned mechanically functioning condition*! The P-1853 .577 cal Percussion Rifle was also known as the legendary \"Three Band Enfield\". This extremely popular and rare model was the first rifle to become standard issue in the British Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese examples are complete and all original, each has the following features; 39\" barrel with the signatures three steel bands, brass trigger guard, cleaning rod, functioning lock with nipple, adjustable ladder-back sight, and brass butt plate. This rifle changed military tactics with its capabilities; imported extensively for use in the U.S. Civil War. Overall condition good to very good. A very rare opportunity to own a significant piece of military history that greatly affected wars on three continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese weapons are from our 2003 acquisition of the Nepal Royal Arsenal. Date and origin of manufacture are unknown. We suspect they were manufactured in Nepal under British War Department supervision. Although it is possible that they were unmarked British Manufacture which the Nepalese then made their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun photographed is a typical example not the gun you will get, however, you will get one in similar or better condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Although, each rifle has been cleaned and resorted to mechanically functioning condition; it does not mean that IMA recommends these for shooting. In fact, anyone interested in shooting this 150+ year-old weapon should have his gun evaluated and prepared by a licensed gunsmith. IMA does not guarantee the operational function and does not recommend anyone attempt shooting this weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Manufacture: c.1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .58 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: .577 Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: Approx. 39 inches (varies)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 56 inches (varies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \"Cleaned and Complete\" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. 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