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Description & Condition

Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Peabody/Martini-Henry Short Rifle

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0660

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini-Henry short rifle in .450, rimmed caliber. The configuration of the gun follows loosely English and Afghan military Martini-Henry rifles and carbines. The right side of the receiver displays following markings, "Royal Crown, Deriv, 1885, Fly, III". The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Peabody & Martini Pattern Manuf. by Mechanical Guns Co. Medal I.L.A.V.C". The barrel displays following wording, "Imperial Gun Cy". Some kind of proof marks are present on many metal parts. Some of them are similar to English style markings used by some Pakistani and Indian arsenals, but most likely were applied by one of the Khyber Pass makers. The chamber displays weird-looking "English" proof marks and fake Royal Letters, "VR". The receiver has even more fake proof marks, including those from Liege, Belgium (!). Good quality walnut stocks were probably taken, either from the Turkish Peabody, or the English Martini-Henry rifle. Short lever action. Military style adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Two barrel bands. Steel buttplate with Mk.I-style checkering. Two sling swivels. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 42.25 inch. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. Khyber Pass manufactured guns generally are considered unsafe to shoot. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the rifle show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front part of the buttstock shows a hairline crack. There are also some marks from wire, that was used to strengthen the buttstock at one time (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Some wear to the forestock near the cleaning rod channel. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry short rifle!

English Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine Manufactured by Braendlin

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0659

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DESCRIPTION: English Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. The carbine was manufactured by the Braendlin Armoury Company, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. The chamber displays Braendlin's "Two Crossed Pennants over B". The barrel displays several English commercial proof marks. This scarce carbine was most likely made for the Royal Afghan army, as indicated by Afghan markings on the buttplate. The lower part of the receiver displays a serial number. No other part of the carbine displays a serial number. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a hole for the rear sights leather cover screw (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. The carbine has no sling swivels, just holes for the rope in the forestock and buttstock (please, see pictures). The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 37.75 inch. Barrel length: 21.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The right/front part of the buttstock shows a hairline crack (please, see pictures). The left side of the forestock shows some wear (please, see pictures). The cocking indicator screw on the left side of the receiver is missing. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Martini-Henry cavalry carbine manufactured by the Braendlin Armoury Company!

Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine

ON HOLD

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0658

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. The buttplate also displays some Afghan markings. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard, buttplate and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front/upper part of the buttstock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some wear and cracks (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!

Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0657

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. The buttplate also displays some Afghan markings. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard, buttplate and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings, dents and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front/upper part of the buttstock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some wear (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. The action needs an adjustment, and/or repair: the trigger does not work. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!

Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0656

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450 caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry carbine. The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 37.5 inch. Barrel length: 21.25 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. The finish is mostly in white, with some brown finish remaining in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings, handling marks and occasional surface roughness. Some cleaning marks are also visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in very good+/low fine condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks in wood. Very good+/low fine bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!

Very Scarce Turkish Issue M.1874 Martini-Peabody Rifle

Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 59R).

Price: $1750

Inventory # arc_0633

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Turkish military issue Martini-Peabody M.1874 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. The rifle was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver, "Peabody & Martini Patents, Man'f'd by Providence Tool Co., Prov. R.I. U.S.A.". The rifle is practically identical with the Romanian M.1879, except for the markings. The left side of the receiver displays a Turkish Sultan Abdulhamid II Tugrah ("Abdulhamid II, Ruler, Son of Abdulmecid, Always Victorious, Decorated War Veteran", reigned 1876-1909), over the Arabic serial number. The left side of the chamber displays Turkish black powder proof marks. The buttplate tang, trigger guard and both barrel bands display Turkish military property markings, "Half-Crescent". Assembly markings are present on some metal parts. Short lever action. Military style walnut stocks with two barrel bands. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights with Arabic numeral calibration. The front sight is a modern commercial replacement (please, see pictures). Steel butt plate with diamond checkering. Complete with a cleaning rod, which is most likely not original. Overall length: 49.25 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Good+ to very good-. Metal was refinished. Some light pitting under the blue on the right side of the receiver. One receiver screw is not original. The bayonet lug was removed from the nosecap. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are still visible on metal. The cleaning rod shows some pitting. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks and dings. Wood was heavily refurbished. The lower part of the buttstock had, at one time, an extra sling swivel. The latter was removed and the opening in wood was camouflaged with some wood filling material (please, see pictures). The left side of the forestock also shows some wood filling material. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. A good example of scarce Turkish military issue Martini-Peabody rifle.

Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $650

Inventory # arc_0632

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The left/rear part of the forestock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some dings (just in front of the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!

Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Rifle

Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R).

Price: $2500

Inventory # arc_0631

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first rifle adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The rifle was manufactured by the Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks - Gesellschaft Steyr in Austro-Hungary in 1882, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The rifle is practically identical with the Turkish M.1874, except for the markings. The right side of the receiver displays a Romanian Royal Crown over the cartouche with wording: "ARMATA ROMANA, ARMA, Md. 1879". The rifle shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances", "Royal Crown", "Arrow" and "Romanian Phoenix Rising from Ashes". The serial number is stamped on the right side of the buttstock, receiver, rear sights and barrel (matching). The left side of the receiver and buttstock displays the maker's cartouche, "OEWG Steyr 1882"(fading cartouche on the buttstock, please, see pictures). The markings on the receiver are very crisp. The assembly markings are present on all the metal parts. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights. Front barrel band with saber type bayonet lug. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 50 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. The buttplate is covered with brown patina. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. The stocks are in fine condition with some handling marks and light scratches. Wood was refurbished long time ago, but the serial number and cartouche are still partially visible. The trigger guard sling swivel is missing. The lower part of the buttstock had, at one time, an extra sling swivel. The latter was removed and the opening in wood was camouflaged with some wood filling material (please, see pictures). The bore is in very good/low fine condition with strong rifling. The action works fine. The front barrel band screw is missing. One of the receiver screws is also missing. The cleaning rod shows some roughness and rust. Careful cleaning would greatly increase an appeal of this rifle! Scarce Romanian issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody rifle! Serial# R.77XX.

Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Cavalry Carbine

Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R).

Price: $2975

Inventory # arc_0630

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 cavalry carbine in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first carbine adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The carbine was manufactured by the Waffen- und Guss-stahl Fabrik, Witten an der Ruhr in Germany in 1882, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The markings on the receiver are very crisp. The carbine is very similar to the Martini-Henry cavalry carbine, except for the markings and location of sling swivels. The carbine shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances over 2P" and "Crossed Lances over P". The carbine does not seem to have a serial number. Several steel parts of the carbine display assembly numbers (?), "C8", "C34", "C1", "C3", etc. The stocks do not display any markings. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights calibrated from 100 to 1000 meters (?). The carbine was manufactured without the bayonet lug (correct for cavalry issue). Two barrel bands configuration. Massive steel nosecap (similar to the one used in the Martini-Henry cavalry carbine). Two sling swivels. The front sling swivel is located on the right side of the rear barrel band. The rear sling swivel is located on the upper/rear part of the buttstock, just in front of the buttplate tang. This sling swivel seems to be of unique design with two steel plates and and a pin securing it to the buttstock (please, see pictures). Complete with an original cleaning rod (the tip of the rod fits nicely into the steel nosecap). Overall length: 40 inch. Barrel length: 23.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. The carbine is in "as found", uncleaned condition. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. Some light pitting on the barrel, along the stock lines. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. The buttstock is in fine condition with some handling marks and light scratches. The forestock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some dings and some hairline cracks. The bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. The action works fine. Careful cleaning would greatly increase an appeal of this carbine! The forestock should be professionally redone. This is the only example of the Romanian issue Martini-Peabody cavalry carbine I have ever seen! Very few of these carbines were manufactured for the Romanian cavalry!

Swiss Martini Schutzen Rifle by J. Gysi in Interlaken

Caliber: 10.4 x 38 mm, rimfire (Swiss .41)

Price: $1750

Inventory # arc_0537

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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! The rifle features an extra long and heavy half-round, half-octagonal barrel. It was manufactured specifically for Swiss-style long range target shooting. The rifle displays the maker's markings on the left side of the receiver, "Joh. Gysi Interlaken". Several Swiss markings, numbers and proofs are stamped on various metal parts of the rifle. The stocks do not show any markings. Set trigger mechanism. Swiss style butt plate. Swiss target style rear sights. Target style front sight. Two sling swivels. All steel furniture. There is a bayonet lug on the right side of the nosecap. Complete with an original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel has 98% of crisp blue finish. Fading case coloring on the receiver with some scattered patina and peppering. The blue on the buttplate, nosecap, rear sight, sling swivels and lever is turning to brownish color. Nice stocks with some handling marks and light scratches. There are no cracks in wood. The finish on the stocks is original. Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. The set trigger mechanism works very well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Very high quality of machining and metal finish. Overall length: 49 inches. Barrel length: 32.25 inches. Scarce and very attractive Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only).

Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini Enfield Rifle

Caliber: .303 Enfield

Price: $1100

Inventory # arc_0534

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini-Enfield rifle in .303 Enfield caliber. The configuration of the rifle follows closely English military Martini-Enfield Mk. I rifle. The right side of the buttstock displays a silver coin. The right side of the receiver does not have any markings. The left side of the receiver displays markings, "Superior Quality....." (the remaining letters do not make sense, which is typical for Khyber Pass guns). The chamber displays a large letter, "E" (for .303 Enfield caliber). Some kind of proof marks are present on all metal parts. Some of them are similar to English style markings used by some Pakistani and Indian arsenals, but most likely were applied by one of the Khyber Pass makers. The major steel parts display, "K" (in the circle). Some Arabic characters are stamped on the back of the receiver (please, see pictures). Short lever action. Military style adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Military style walnut stocks with two barrel bands. The front barrel band has a bayonet lug. Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. The handguard is missing. The buttstock has a hole, either for a wire sling swivel, or for a rope. Overall length: 46.5 inch. Barrel length: 30 inch. Khyber Pass manufactured guns generally are considered unsafe to shoot. CONDITION: Low fine. 80% of blue finish is still on metal parts. The balance is in white, mixed with some light patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is on the barrel bands and on the lever (these parts were over cleaned). All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in very good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. Some wear to wood in the upper part of the buttstock, near the buttplate. Dark, rusty bore. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Enfield rifle!

Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Rifle with Bayonet

Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R).

Price: $1800

Inventory # arc_0348

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first rifle adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The rifle was manufactured by the Waffen- und Guss-stahl Fabrik, Witten an der Ruhr in Germany in 1879, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The rifle is practically identical with the Turkish M.1874, except for the markings. The right side of the receiver displays a Romanian Royal Crown over the cartouche with wording: "ARMATA ROMANA, ARMA, Md. 1879". The rifle shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances", "Royal Crown", "Arrow" and "Romanian Phoenix Rising from Ashes". The serial number is stamped on the right side of the buttstock, receiver and barrel (matching). The left side of the receiver and buttstock displays a crown over the maker's cartouche, "WITTEN 1879"(fading cartouche on the buttstock, please, see pictures). The markings on the receiver are very crisp. German assembly markings are present on all the metal parts. The buttstock is "decorated" with brass pins. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights. Front barrel band with saber type bayonet lug. The cleaning rod is missing. Complete with original socket bayonet with quadrangular blade. Overall length: 50 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Good. The rifle was unprofessionally restored. The metal parts show, what seems to be, a worn cold blue applied over the surface that was not properly polished. Some light pitting and metal roughness under the reblue (mostly on the barrel). There are some filing marks on the barrel, near the muzzle. Stocks are in overall fair condition. A large piece of the forestock was replaced. The buttstock shows a couple of repaired cracks. Some filling material was used on the buttstock, near the receiver. A layer of varnish was added to the stocks' finish. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Fading , partially recognizable markings on the stocks. The bore is dark, but the rifling is still strong. Very crisp action. This scarce rifle is begging for a professional restoration! Serial# F.31XX.

Scarce Nepalese Westley Richards "Gahendra Martini" Rifle

Caliber: .450, rimmed

Price: $1375

Inventory # arc_0253

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Nepalese issue Westley Richards Martini rifle. The rifle is based on 1869 Westley Richards patented design. It was manufactured locally in Nepal under the direction of general Gahendra Rana in the 1880-s, and consequently it is often called, "Gahendra Martini". The rifle was issued to elite Ghurka regiments, and was considered superior to Martini design. The major advantage of the rifle was a feature allowing its entire action to be removed as one unit for ease of servicing. Production however caused logistic problems and by 1894 the Ghurkas were short of modern rifles. Finally the British came to the rescue with a delivery of several thousand Martini short lever rifles in late 1894 and even more long lever Martini rifles in 1908. Consequently, Nepalese Westley Richards rifles were withdrawn from service and stored for many decades in the government warehouse. Information about this rifle is still insufficient, but the most common opinion is that only few hundred of guns of this pattern were manufactured for the Government of Nepal (every rifle I have examined in the past had a three digit serial number in Nepalese characters). Nepalese language characters are present on the receiver, lever and rear sights (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Low fine with about 82% of thinning blue still present on metal. The blue is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is on the barrel bands, lever and in couple of spots on the receiver. The buttplate is covered with uniform brown patina. Solid stocks with some handling marks, dings and light scratches. No cracks of any kind to the stocks. The stocks show crude tool marks, that are characteristic to Nepalese manufactured rifles. The bore is in fine+ condition with strong rifling. Action works fine. Complete with original cleaning rod. Overall length: 49.5 inch. Scarce rifle in very collectible condition!

Book: ".450 & .303 Martini Rifles & Carbines"

Price: $10

Inventory # aub_0042

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DESCRIPTION: The Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armorers maintenance & stripping instructions. Accessories are listed along with the List of Changes references. Small Arms Identification Series No.15. In English language. New. Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2002. ISBN 0 949749 44 3. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.

Book: "Treatise on Ammunition - 1887"

CLEARANCE !

Price: $30

Inventory # aub_0043

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DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 9¾ x 6¼ in., 480 pp, 180 illust. with 9 additional full-color plates plus fold-out charts. Very well-detailed and fully indexed treatise on British service small arms ammunition, gun ammunition, rockets, powder, charges, fuses, shot & projectiles. Especially for 19th century artillery enthusiasts, this would have to be the ultimate reference for ammunition of the period. High quality 1998 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1887. In English language. New. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.

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*Model, Price, Number & Pictures*	*Description & Condition*
Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Peabody/Martini-Henry Short Rifle Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0660 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini-Henry short rifle in .450, rimmed caliber. The configuration of the gun follows loosely English and Afghan military Martini-Henry rifles and carbines. The right side of the receiver displays following markings, "Royal Crown, Deriv, 1885, Fly, III". The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Peabody & Martini Pattern Manuf. by Mechanical Guns Co. Medal I.L.A.V.C". The barrel displays following wording, "Imperial Gun Cy". Some kind of proof marks are present on many metal parts. Some of them are similar to English style markings used by some Pakistani and Indian arsenals, but most likely were applied by one of the Khyber Pass makers. The chamber displays weird-looking "English" proof marks and fake Royal Letters, "VR". The receiver has even more fake proof marks, including those from Liege, Belgium (!). Good quality walnut stocks were probably taken, either from the Turkish Peabody, or the English Martini-Henry rifle. Short lever action. Military style adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Two barrel bands. Steel buttplate with Mk.I-style checkering. Two sling swivels. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 42.25 inch. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. Khyber Pass manufactured guns generally are considered unsafe to shoot. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the rifle show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front part of the buttstock shows a hairline crack. There are also some marks from wire, that was used to strengthen the buttstock at one time (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Some wear to the forestock near the cleaning rod channel. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry short rifle!
English Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine Manufactured by Braendlin Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0659 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: English Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. The carbine was manufactured by the Braendlin Armoury Company, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. The chamber displays Braendlin's "Two Crossed Pennants over B". The barrel displays several English commercial proof marks. This scarce carbine was most likely made for the Royal Afghan army, as indicated by Afghan markings on the buttplate. The lower part of the receiver displays a serial number. No other part of the carbine displays a serial number. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a hole for the rear sights leather cover screw (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. The carbine has no sling swivels, just holes for the rope in the forestock and buttstock (please, see pictures). The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 37.75 inch. Barrel length: 21.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The right/front part of the buttstock shows a hairline crack (please, see pictures). The left side of the forestock shows some wear (please, see pictures). The cocking indicator screw on the left side of the receiver is missing. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Martini-Henry cavalry carbine manufactured by the Braendlin Armoury Company!
Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine ON HOLD Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0658 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. The buttplate also displays some Afghan markings. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard, buttplate and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front/upper part of the buttstock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some wear and cracks (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!
Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0657 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. The buttplate also displays some Afghan markings. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard, buttplate and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings, dents and handling marks. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The front/upper part of the buttstock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some wear (just behind the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. The action needs an adjustment, and/or repair: the trigger does not work. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!
Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0656 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450 caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry carbine. The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Military style stocks with two barrel bands. Two sling swivels. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 37.5 inch. Barrel length: 21.25 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. The finish is mostly in white, with some brown finish remaining in protected areas. The metal parts of the carbine show some dings, handling marks and occasional surface roughness. Some cleaning marks are also visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in very good+/low fine condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks in wood. Very good+/low fine bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!
Very Scarce Turkish Issue M.1874 Martini-Peabody Rifle Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 59R). Price: $1750 Inventory # arc_0633 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Turkish military issue Martini-Peabody M.1874 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. The rifle was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver, "Peabody & Martini Patents, Man'f'd by Providence Tool Co., Prov. R.I. U.S.A.". The rifle is practically identical with the Romanian M.1879, except for the markings. The left side of the receiver displays a Turkish Sultan Abdulhamid II Tugrah ("Abdulhamid II, Ruler, Son of Abdulmecid, Always Victorious, Decorated War Veteran", reigned 1876-1909), over the Arabic serial number. The left side of the chamber displays Turkish black powder proof marks. The buttplate tang, trigger guard and both barrel bands display Turkish military property markings, "Half-Crescent". Assembly markings are present on some metal parts. Short lever action. Military style walnut stocks with two barrel bands. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights with Arabic numeral calibration. The front sight is a modern commercial replacement (please, see pictures). Steel butt plate with diamond checkering. Complete with a cleaning rod, which is most likely not original. Overall length: 49.25 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Good+ to very good-. Metal was refinished. Some light pitting under the blue on the right side of the receiver. One receiver screw is not original. The bayonet lug was removed from the nosecap. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are still visible on metal. The cleaning rod shows some pitting. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks and dings. Wood was heavily refurbished. The lower part of the buttstock had, at one time, an extra sling swivel. The latter was removed and the opening in wood was camouflaged with some wood filling material (please, see pictures). The left side of the forestock also shows some wood filling material. Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. A good example of scarce Turkish military issue Martini-Peabody rifle.
Royal Afghan Army Issue Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $650 Inventory # arc_0632 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Royal Afghan army issue Martini-Henry cavalry carbine in .450, rimmed caliber. These scarce carbines were manufactured by the Royal Arsenal in Kabul for the Royal Afghan army, and they should not be confused with the Khyber Pass guns. The quality of the Kabul arsenal firearms is very decent, in sharp contrast to the Khyber Pass manufactured firearms. The configuration of the carbine follows closely English military Martini-Henry cavalry carbine. The left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel (saddle ring?). The right side of the receiver displays Royal Afghan crest and some other markings and dates. The chamber displays more Afghan markings and numbers. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, nosecap, lever, trigger guard and rear sights). Short lever action. Military style, adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. The forestock has a screw for the rear sights leather cover (not included). Military style stocks with two barrel bands. The front barrel band does not have a bayonet lug (correct for cavalry carbines). Massive steel nosecap (also correct for cavalry carbines). Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 38 inch. Barrel length: 21.50 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. The left/rear part of the forestock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some dings (just in front of the receiver, please, see pictures). Very good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Henry cavalry carbine!
Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Rifle Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R). Price: $2500 Inventory # arc_0631 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first rifle adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The rifle was manufactured by the Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks - Gesellschaft Steyr in Austro-Hungary in 1882, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The rifle is practically identical with the Turkish M.1874, except for the markings. The right side of the receiver displays a Romanian Royal Crown over the cartouche with wording: "ARMATA ROMANA, ARMA, Md. 1879". The rifle shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances", "Royal Crown", "Arrow" and "Romanian Phoenix Rising from Ashes". The serial number is stamped on the right side of the buttstock, receiver, rear sights and barrel (matching). The left side of the receiver and buttstock displays the maker's cartouche, "OEWG Steyr 1882"(fading cartouche on the buttstock, please, see pictures). The markings on the receiver are very crisp. The assembly markings are present on all the metal parts. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights. Front barrel band with saber type bayonet lug. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 50 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Some cleaning marks are visible on metal. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. The buttplate is covered with brown patina. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. The stocks are in fine condition with some handling marks and light scratches. Wood was refurbished long time ago, but the serial number and cartouche are still partially visible. The trigger guard sling swivel is missing. The lower part of the buttstock had, at one time, an extra sling swivel. The latter was removed and the opening in wood was camouflaged with some wood filling material (please, see pictures). The bore is in very good/low fine condition with strong rifling. The action works fine. The front barrel band screw is missing. One of the receiver screws is also missing. The cleaning rod shows some roughness and rust. Careful cleaning would greatly increase an appeal of this rifle! Scarce Romanian issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody rifle! Serial# R.77XX.
Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Cavalry Carbine Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R). Price: $2975 Inventory # arc_0630 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 cavalry carbine in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first carbine adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The carbine was manufactured by the Waffen- und Guss-stahl Fabrik, Witten an der Ruhr in Germany in 1882, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The markings on the receiver are very crisp. The carbine is very similar to the Martini-Henry cavalry carbine, except for the markings and location of sling swivels. The carbine shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances over 2P" and "Crossed Lances over P". The carbine does not seem to have a serial number. Several steel parts of the carbine display assembly numbers (?), "C8", "C34", "C1", "C3", etc. The stocks do not display any markings. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights calibrated from 100 to 1000 meters (?). The carbine was manufactured without the bayonet lug (correct for cavalry issue). Two barrel bands configuration. Massive steel nosecap (similar to the one used in the Martini-Henry cavalry carbine). Two sling swivels. The front sling swivel is located on the right side of the rear barrel band. The rear sling swivel is located on the upper/rear part of the buttstock, just in front of the buttplate tang. This sling swivel seems to be of unique design with two steel plates and and a pin securing it to the buttstock (please, see pictures). Complete with an original cleaning rod (the tip of the rod fits nicely into the steel nosecap). Overall length: 40 inch. Barrel length: 23.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. The carbine is in "as found", uncleaned condition. Metal is mainly in white, with some blue finish preserved in protected areas. Occasional scattered brown/gray patina. Some light pitting on the barrel, along the stock lines. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. The buttstock is in fine condition with some handling marks and light scratches. The forestock shows some wood filling material camouflaging some dings and some hairline cracks. The bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. The action works fine. Careful cleaning would greatly increase an appeal of this carbine! The forestock should be professionally redone. This is the only example of the Romanian issue Martini-Peabody cavalry carbine I have ever seen! Very few of these carbines were manufactured for the Romanian cavalry!
Swiss Martini Schutzen Rifle by J. Gysi in Interlaken Caliber: 10.4 x 38 mm, rimfire (Swiss .41) Price: $1750 Inventory # arc_0537 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! The rifle features an extra long and heavy half-round, half-octagonal barrel. It was manufactured specifically for Swiss-style long range target shooting. The rifle displays the maker's markings on the left side of the receiver, "Joh. Gysi Interlaken". Several Swiss markings, numbers and proofs are stamped on various metal parts of the rifle. The stocks do not show any markings. Set trigger mechanism. Swiss style butt plate. Swiss target style rear sights. Target style front sight. Two sling swivels. All steel furniture. There is a bayonet lug on the right side of the nosecap. Complete with an original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel has 98% of crisp blue finish. Fading case coloring on the receiver with some scattered patina and peppering. The blue on the buttplate, nosecap, rear sight, sling swivels and lever is turning to brownish color. Nice stocks with some handling marks and light scratches. There are no cracks in wood. The finish on the stocks is original. Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. The set trigger mechanism works very well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Very high quality of machining and metal finish. Overall length: 49 inches. Barrel length: 32.25 inches. Scarce and very attractive Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only).
Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini Enfield Rifle Caliber: .303 Enfield Price: $1100 Inventory # arc_0534 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Afghan "Khyber Pass" Martini-Enfield rifle in .303 Enfield caliber. The configuration of the rifle follows closely English military Martini-Enfield Mk. I rifle. The right side of the buttstock displays a silver coin. The right side of the receiver does not have any markings. The left side of the receiver displays markings, "Superior Quality....." (the remaining letters do not make sense, which is typical for Khyber Pass guns). The chamber displays a large letter, "E" (for .303 Enfield caliber). Some kind of proof marks are present on all metal parts. Some of them are similar to English style markings used by some Pakistani and Indian arsenals, but most likely were applied by one of the Khyber Pass makers. The major steel parts display, "K" (in the circle). Some Arabic characters are stamped on the back of the receiver (please, see pictures). Short lever action. Military style adjustable ramp and leaf rear sights. Military style walnut stocks with two barrel bands. The front barrel band has a bayonet lug. Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod. The handguard is missing. The buttstock has a hole, either for a wire sling swivel, or for a rope. Overall length: 46.5 inch. Barrel length: 30 inch. Khyber Pass manufactured guns generally are considered unsafe to shoot. CONDITION: Low fine. 80% of blue finish is still on metal parts. The balance is in white, mixed with some light patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is on the barrel bands and on the lever (these parts were over cleaned). All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Stocks are in very good condition with some handling marks, scratches and dings. Some wear to wood in the upper part of the buttstock, near the buttplate. Dark, rusty bore. Action works fine. Interesting Afghan made Martini-Enfield rifle!
Very Scarce Romanian Issue M.1879 Martini-Peabody Rifle with Bayonet Caliber: .45, rimmed (11.43mm x 49R). Price: $1800 Inventory # arc_0348 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Romanian military issue Martini-Peabody M.1879 rifle in its original, .45 caliber. This was the first rifle adopted by Romanian army after the country declared independence in 1878. The rifle was manufactured by the Waffen- und Guss-stahl Fabrik, Witten an der Ruhr in Germany in 1879, as indicated by a beautiful cartouche stamped on the left side of the receiver block. The rifle is practically identical with the Turkish M.1874, except for the markings. The right side of the receiver displays a Romanian Royal Crown over the cartouche with wording: "ARMATA ROMANA, ARMA, Md. 1879". The rifle shows Romanian military issue markings stamped on the right side of the receiver and barrel, "Crossed Lances", "Royal Crown", "Arrow" and "Romanian Phoenix Rising from Ashes". The serial number is stamped on the right side of the buttstock, receiver and barrel (matching). The left side of the receiver and buttstock displays a crown over the maker's cartouche, "WITTEN 1879"(fading cartouche on the buttstock, please, see pictures). The markings on the receiver are very crisp. German assembly markings are present on all the metal parts. The buttstock is "decorated" with brass pins. Short lever action. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights. Front barrel band with saber type bayonet lug. The cleaning rod is missing. Complete with original socket bayonet with quadrangular blade. Overall length: 50 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Good. The rifle was unprofessionally restored. The metal parts show, what seems to be, a worn cold blue applied over the surface that was not properly polished. Some light pitting and metal roughness under the reblue (mostly on the barrel). There are some filing marks on the barrel, near the muzzle. Stocks are in overall fair condition. A large piece of the forestock was replaced. The buttstock shows a couple of repaired cracks. Some filling material was used on the buttstock, near the receiver. A layer of varnish was added to the stocks' finish. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Fading , partially recognizable markings on the stocks. The bore is dark, but the rifling is still strong. Very crisp action. This scarce rifle is begging for a professional restoration! Serial# F.31XX.
Scarce Nepalese Westley Richards "Gahendra Martini" Rifle Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $1375 Inventory # arc_0253 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Nepalese issue Westley Richards Martini rifle. The rifle is based on 1869 Westley Richards patented design. It was manufactured locally in Nepal under the direction of general Gahendra Rana in the 1880-s, and consequently it is often called, "Gahendra Martini". The rifle was issued to elite Ghurka regiments, and was considered superior to Martini design. The major advantage of the rifle was a feature allowing its entire action to be removed as one unit for ease of servicing. Production however caused logistic problems and by 1894 the Ghurkas were short of modern rifles. Finally the British came to the rescue with a delivery of several thousand Martini short lever rifles in late 1894 and even more long lever Martini rifles in 1908. Consequently, Nepalese Westley Richards rifles were withdrawn from service and stored for many decades in the government warehouse. Information about this rifle is still insufficient, but the most common opinion is that only few hundred of guns of this pattern were manufactured for the Government of Nepal (every rifle I have examined in the past had a three digit serial number in Nepalese characters). Nepalese language characters are present on the receiver, lever and rear sights (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Low fine with about 82% of thinning blue still present on metal. The blue is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is on the barrel bands, lever and in couple of spots on the receiver. The buttplate is covered with uniform brown patina. Solid stocks with some handling marks, dings and light scratches. No cracks of any kind to the stocks. The stocks show crude tool marks, that are characteristic to Nepalese manufactured rifles. The bore is in fine+ condition with strong rifling. Action works fine. Complete with original cleaning rod. Overall length: 49.5 inch. Scarce rifle in very collectible condition!
Book: ".450 & .303 Martini Rifles & Carbines" Price: $10 Inventory # aub_0042 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: The Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armorers maintenance & stripping instructions. Accessories are listed along with the List of Changes references. Small Arms Identification Series No.15. In English language. New. Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2002. ISBN 0 949749 44 3. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.
Book: "Treatise on Ammunition - 1887" *CLEARANCE !* Price: $30 Inventory # aub_0043 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 9¾ x 6¼ in., 480 pp, 180 illust. with 9 additional full-color plates plus fold-out charts. Very well-detailed and fully indexed treatise on British service small arms ammunition, gun ammunition, rockets, powder, charges, fuses, shot & projectiles. Especially for 19th century artillery enthusiasts, this would have to be the ultimate reference for ammunition of the period. High quality 1998 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1887. In English language. New. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.