Item Description
Original Item: This Belgian made Martini-Henry first model carbine is another stunning find from our Nepalese cache discovery. It is one of the very few carbines of any type that we recovered in Katmandu.
This is a classic cavalry carbine with sculptured nose cap is complete with ball top cleaning rod in place. This weapon has been painstakingly broken down and cleaned to show that it has in fact been extensively engraved on both sides of the action, down the top of the barrel and on the trigger guard lever.
In the center of the left receiver face is an Arabic inscription that reads "MashAllah" which is a statement of appreciation to God. There is also a Nepalese Negari marking traditionally relating to its capture. Clearly this was at the high end of Arab firepower from the close of the Victorian era, this most attractive and rare little carbine has much history to share. Along with the eastern engraving are plenty of western markings including Belgian Proof marks that were discovered on the underside of the barrel.
Offered in excellent collectible condition this carbine has been completely overhauled and put back to its former glory by the renowned Antique Gunsmith, Norm Sutton see the process of this very gun’s restoration at this link.
- This product is available for international shipping.
- IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
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