BELUM.O82.2001
BELUM.O82.2001
BELUM.O82.2001
WEAPONS : LONG GUNS
- Object Name
- Rifle
- Maker
- Martini Henry (Primary maker)
- Date Made
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c.1870
c.1880
c.1870 - Description
- Martini Henry Rifle butt marked with UVF badge and 30. The Martini-Henry rifle was ‘the gun of empire’ in the 1870s and 1880s, and over a million were made. Note the ‘UVF’ stamp on the butt. martini action : carbine : almost fully stocked : cleaning rod : [facility for bayonet] : two bands : metal work blued, butt plate polished : 2 D sling rings, rear on trigger guard : butt marked with UVF badge and no. 30 : ramp rear leaf sight. Inscription note, on off side of lock 'SUPERIOR QUALITY ENGLISH MANUFACTURE'
- Materials
- wood, metal
- Place Collected
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- Catalogue Number
- BELUM.O82.2001
- Copyright
- National Museums NI
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