{"product_id":"original-martini-henry-rifle-and-snider-rifle-early-flat-top-brass-oil-bottle","title":"Original Martini-Henry Rifle and Snider Rifle Early Flat Top Brass Oil Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Not before offered! These are original 19th Century Brass \"Flat Head\" Oil Bottles with screw top. Each is approximately 3 inches tall and 1 inch wide, however they are hand made and vary in size somewhat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially issued with the Colonial Snider P-1864 Breach Loading .577cal Rifles and also issued with the early Martini-Henry Rifle. Substantial all brass construction with a flat head screw top and attached steel oiling blade. These were the fore-runner of the Long Nose all Brass Martini Oil Bottles which also utilized an oiling blade that were introduced in the late 1870s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantities are very limited. These were extremely scarce as the Snider Rifle only saw Front Line Service for 5-7 years. Totally original 100 plus year old oil bottle with no visible markings; but the quality of manufacture indicates European, perhaps British, origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing \"Special Select\" please indicate if you want this item wire brushed\/polished or if you prefer it with the original dull\/un-cleaned finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652584901,"sku":"NB1027","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652585221,"sku":"NB1027","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1207__4.jpg?v=1627101724","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-martini-henry-rifle-and-snider-rifle-early-flat-top-brass-oil-bottle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}