Original British Martini-Metford A.C.III Artillery Carbine by N.A.&A. Co. Converted to .22 by Greener for the NRA - dated 1881 Japanese Navy Although the plan was to

Although the plan was to use the Lyman “Alaskan” scope on these rifles

and bear matched cartouche inspector stamps

It also has the correct MK-2 and U

There is also number 2184B on the bottom of the barrel

Original British Martini-Metford A.C.III Artillery Carbine by N.A.&A. Co. Converted to .22 by Greener for the NRA - dated 1881 Japanese Navy Although the plan was toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is definitely a firearm that has seen quite a bit of history during it's long life! Shortened from a rifle to a carbine and converted to a new caliber not once but TWICE! The markings on the metalwork of the gun help trace its very interesting history. The Martini Metford was effectively a Martini Henry Mk III rebarrelled to . 303 and with a new extractor installed. These conversions started in 1889, and