Original Belgian Made Martini-Henry Rifle Modified and Silver Decorated in Oman - circa 1880 Russian Antique Guns indicating manufacture in the Arsenal

indicating manufacture in the Arsenal at the mountain city of Turin in 1889

with number 4081

and the replacement cylinder itself is in excellent condition

which looks like little pieces of metal or wood suspended in the lacquer

The serial number is 49277 denoting the year of manufacture as 1880

Original Belgian Made Martini-Henry Rifle Modified and Silver Decorated in Oman - circa 1880 Russian Antique Guns indicating manufacture in the ArsenalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. The Martini Henry falling block system was arguably one of the most popular designs of the late 19th Century, being the primary weapon of the British Military for almost 20 years. Refit and surplus British rifles continued to serve for decades after the introduction of the Lee Metford in 1888. However, the British were not the only country to use the system, and the design was adopted by many other countries. They were