Is it legal to own a Martini-Henry in the UK?

The obsolete calibre Martini-Henry rifles are legal to own without a licence in the UK under Section 58 (2) of the firearms act. Because of this, there is a strong demand for these rifles amongst collectors and we always find they sell well with us at auction.

How accurate was the Martini-Henry rifle?

In 1879, however, it was generally found that in average hands the . 577/450 Martini–Henry Mk2, although the most accurate of the Martinis in that calibre ever produced for service life, was really only capable of hitting a man-size target out to 400 yards.

Is the Martini-Henry a real gun?

The Martini–Henry is a breech-loading single-shot rifle with a lever action that was used by the British Army. The Mark IV Martini–Henry rifle ended production in 1889, replaced by the Lee–Metford, but it remained in service throughout the British Empire until the end of the First World War.

Do you need FAC to buy primers?

The violent crime reduction bill made it law when buying form a gun shop that you must have a current FAC conditioned for the type of metallic cartridge primer you are buying.

Do you need a license for a Martini Henry?

Martini Henry mk1 shortlever: Plenty of engraving and its marked up as a Martini Henry no. 13 – but a no13 is a tiny training model . 22 and this is definatly not one of those. Full working action, no license required.

Where were Martini-Henry rifles made?

The Martini–Henry was copied on a large scale by North-West Frontier Province gunsmiths. Their weapons were of a poorer quality than those made by Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, but accurately copied down to the proof markings….Martini–Henry.

What was the weight of a Martini Henry rifle?

The Martini-Henry rifle was 54 inches long with a barrel length of 33.2 inches. Weight of the Martini-Henry was a hefty nine pounds. The rear sight was graduated to 1,400 yards, although the long-range shooting ability of the Martini-Henry was found to be somewhat lacking.

When did the Martini Carbine load come out?

The 415-grain Martini Carbine load introduced in 1878 shot better out to longer ranges and had less recoil when it was fired in the rifles, with its reduced charge of only 75 grains of Curtis & Harvey’s.

What was the original calibre of the Martini?

Some 0.303 calibre black-powder carbine versions were also produced, known as the Martini–Metford, and even 0.303 calibre cordite carbines, called Martini–Enfields (the former name for the type of action and the latter name for the pattern of rifling).

How big was the barrel of a Henry Henry rifle?

The rifle was 49 inches (1,245 mm) long, the steel barrel 33.22 inches (844 mm). The Henry patent rifling produced a heptagonal barrel with seven grooves with one turn in 22 inches (559 mm).