Martini

Martini rifle. The stock is secured to the barrel by two steel bands. Fitted with steel trigger guard, steel butt plate and two sling loops. Martini action. The barrel is steel, circular and fitted with leaf rear sight and raised foresight. It is inscribed 'CONVERTED FOR THE NRA BY WW GREENER ENTIRELY BRITISH 5957'. This is civilian weapon converted for the National Rifle Association by W W Greener.

Object Details

ID: AAA2550
Collection: Weapons
Type: Rifle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Greener, W. W.
Date made: 1874
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 x 1170 x 40 mm