Original British 1896 Martini Enfield .303 Artillery Carbine MkI Japanese Flags Length varies: approximately 27-28" long

Length varies: approximately 27-28" long

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wreath and swas are in excellent crisp shape

It was introduced by the German military in the 1890s and was widely used in Europe

Original British 1896 Martini Enfield .303 Artillery Carbine MkI Japanese Flags Length varies: approximately 27-28" longOriginal Item: Only one available. Today these have become very hard to find. Originally manufactured in 1882 in . 450 577 caliber as an artillery carbine this example was converted to . 303 caliber in 1896. Right side of action is marked: V. R. Enfield 1882 III Left side of action is marked: V. R. ENFIELD 1898 ME. 303 I Lightly cleaned and ready to display with all original parts. Fitted to accept both the P 1888 Lee Metford and 1895 Long Lee Enfield