Original New Zealand Issue Martini-Henry .303 Carbine- Dated 1895 Military Art the SD cap was proven

the SD cap was proven to be inadequate

was introduced in WWI for trench warfare and used continually up through the war in Vietnam

The white paint is now largely or completely worn away

Fifth Army also lost X Corps at this time

the USS Lexington (CV-16) On 14 December 1944

Original New Zealand Issue Martini-Henry .303 Carbine- Dated 1895 Military Art the SD cap was provenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice little carbine started life as a Martini Henry Mk III in . 450 . 577 Caliber. It bears original stampings on the right side of the receiver of: ENFIELD 1881 III It was converted to . 303 caliber in 1895 and bears those markings on the left side of the receiver: ENFIELD 1889 M. E . 303 I This weapon when converted was fitted with a new . 303 caliber barrel, a new wood fore end and bayonet stand intended for