Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Rare U.S. Field Gear This heavily customized and decorated

This heavily customized and decorated example has the typical "matted" finish visible on the top of the barrel

Below this are some warnings about filling when stretched out

Almost untouched from long storage

but soon were ambushed by 25 braves

which has worn down the exterior surface overall

Original Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle - Rare U.S. Field Gear This heavily customized and decoratedOriginal 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