Martini-Enfield Carbine Rifle

Production date
Circa 1895
 Description
Martini Enfield Cavalry Carbine Mk1, .303 inch calibre converted to .303 inch calibre from a Martini Rifle Mk 111 1880, in .450 x .577 inch calibre. Forend nosecap is missing and nose of forewood altered. Rear sight graduated 0 - 2,000 yards.

Maker Royal Arms Factory, Enfield, England Military Ordnance acceptance marks on barrel and action. Markings `NZ / 98' top of action (issued in N.Z. in 1898).
`H.E.Co Ld / 11. / 1.'Right butt wood.
`>S<' Sold out of Service mark. Loading method: Breech loading, single shot.
Usage: NZ military issue in 1898.
Place of Origin: UK.
Date: 1895, 1898.
Sold out of service. (Boer War later period).
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1895
Media/Materials
Rifle wood handle and metal barrel
Measurements
Total length: 995mm
Barrel: 516mm
Calibre: .45
Production place
England
Collection
Waikato Historical Society/Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Waikato Historical Society Collection
Courtesy of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1964/96/1

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