Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling Scottish Militaria The top is marked:

The top is marked:

the lower right side of the receiver is marked SHT •22/III/B

and the plating intact with just a bit of verdigris and oxidation as shown

though unfortunately nonfunctional at present

meaning that all of the 42 star flags were "unofficial" and had to be discarded

Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling Scottish Militaria The top is marked:Original Item: Only One Available. The Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalayas, a State under British "influence" since 1816, was constantly in need of the latest Military Equipment with which to discourage their neighbors. However, as with many of the areas in the Empire,the British were reluctant to give them the latest technology. When the British adopted the Martini Henry in 1871 this was not an item Britain was ready to share. but the Nepalese found a