Due to high demand and involved restoration efforts we are currently delaying all shipments of this item until March 15th, 2008. However, orders are encouraged, as each gun will ship in the order it is received. Original Item: Straight from our recent exclusive discovery of arms in the royal palace of Nepal! The Martini Henry, probably the most famous military rifle of the Victorian era incorporating the early short lever with 33" barrel in the new .45 caliber. This was the first manufactured breech loader to be adopted for general issue by the British Army. Internationally known for its role in the movies "Zulu" and "Zulu Dawn" it should be noted that at the Battle of Isandhlnana in January 1879 where the British lost its entire command of 1300 men, the Zulu's suffered in excess of 2000 casualties. Followed by the memorable action at Rorke's Drift, the Martini Henry Rifle more than any other represents British Colonial rule during the Victorian era. SHOWS DATES FROM 1870's (Dates vary within the 1870's). Comes complete with a Long Socket Bayonet and scabbard included. NOTE: All Muskets, Rifles, Display Machine Guns, Machine Gun Part Sets and any firearm sold by I.M.A are non-firing and completely inoperable or were manufactured before 1898 and deemed "Antique Firearms". All items are LEGAL and authorized by the U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TABACCO AND FIREARMS for sale, ownership, and trade within the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. IMA does not violate International or individual state laws, and sells accordingly. However, This item is pre 1898 and has NOT been tampered with and is technically capable of firing although I.M.A does not advise firing a 100+ year-old weapon. Do so at your own risk!
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