Deactivated Martini Henry Mk IV

Antique English .577/450 cal Martini Henry Mk IV Long Lever Military Breech-Loading Rifles. These superb military Mk IV rifles were officially adopted by the British Army in 1888 and supplied to many British colonial outposts. Produced at Enfield in 1886/1887, they bear Crown VR and British Ordnance markings and dates, military stamped butts, 7-groove rifled barrels, long lever cocking action, complete with sling swivels and clearing rods. Supplied by the British Government in 1906 to the Nepalese Army and stored for nearly 100 years in the Royal Armoury of the Lagan Silekhana Palace. Excellent to Fine Condition with much blued finish and crisp bores. An Antique Obsolete Calibre - fully working ? No Licence Required - This item does not come with a sling as pictured. Sling not included.

Note - Picture is for illustration only (stock image) - No Sling included.

Condition: Used

Product Number: #CM003000

Please note we will NOT ship outside the United Kingdom.

Legal Notice:

Under the Police and Crime Act 1988 a Deactivated Gun is not certified a firearm by virtue of its deactivation, however it is a legal responsibility of the owner to prove its certification via a mark of proof and certification. Please note that in order to maintain its deactivated status - the deactivated weapon must, post deactivation, remain in its complete deactivated state. If post deactivation the weapon is disassembled and its parts are then capable of being reassembled into a working weapon ? they revert to the status of component parts. Colchester Militaria will therefore be holding an in house Policy to Operate a Challenge 21 or Challenge 25 policy : This means that if the person appears to be under 21 or 25, they will be asked to verify that they are 18 or over by showing valid proof of age. (passport/ driving licence). Colchester Militaria will not sell deactivated weapons to any person under 18.