Martini

Martini rifle. The stock is secured by two steel bands to the barrel and fitted with two sling loops. Martini action. The barrel is steel, fitted with aperture and leaf rearsight and blade foresight on ramp. The calibre is 0.22in. Inscribed on the rifle is the following: 'CONVERTED BY C G BONEHILL OF BIRMINGHAM FOR THE SOCIETY OF MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS'.

Object Details

ID: AAA2552
Collection: Weapons
Type: Rifle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bonehill, C. G.
Date made: 1876
People: Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 x 1160 x 40 mm