Original British Martini-Enfield .303 A.C.II. Artillery Carbine marked "Not For Ball" - Dated 1877 and converted 1898 The Pacific on HBO The 509th operated independently for

The 509th operated independently for some two weeks behind German lines in company and platoon size elements disrupting the German rear area

the first to navigate the Passage in one season (from Halifax to Vancouver in 1944)

Barrel Length: 13 1/2 inches

The tunic is a high quality tight weave light weight wool pattern

Earphones are taped with Gosport' speaking tubes

Original British Martini-Enfield .303 A.C.II. Artillery Carbine marked "Not For Ball" - Dated 1877 and converted 1898 The Pacific on HBO The 509th operated independently forOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Martini Enfield Carbine was effectively a Martini Henry Carbine, rebarrelled to . 303 and with a new extractor installed. This was far more economical for rear echelon troops than making a new purpose made weapon. Originally (from 1889) Martini Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini Metford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first . 303 cartridges, which used black