Original British Martini-Enfield .303 Carbine Issued to New Zealand - Dated 1881 and converted 1895 British Militaria showing no damage and/or staining

showing no damage and/or staining

and originally had a very nice aluminum paint silver wash

launched in April 1945

which shows some oxidation

Original British Martini-Enfield .303 Carbine Issued to New Zealand - Dated 1881 and converted 1895 British Militaria showing no damage and/or stainingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Martini Enfield Mk I was effectively a Martini Henry Mk III rebarrelled to . 303 and with a new extractor installed, whilst the Martini Enfield Mk II rifles were generally of new manufacture although there are examples of converted Mk II rifles. Originally (from 1889) Martini Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini Metford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first . 303