The Martini-Henry For Queen And Empire by Neil Aspinshaw Spanish Helmets rifled barrels in a 10

rifled barrels in a 10 inch length were not significantly more accurate than a smooth bore

So states his metal transit trunk which today only contains his Officer's Dress Uniform and silk waist sash

The cap shows only light contact on the visor

Standing almost 10" tall

Built no doubt by a New England Gunsmith or in another North Eastern State using a British Trade Percussion lock

The Martini-Henry For Queen And Empire by Neil Aspinshaw Spanish Helmets rifled barrels in a 10The Martini Henry For Queen And Empire; The British military Martini Henry, Martini Metford and Martini Enfield rifles and carbines; the definitive history of their development and service, 1869 1904 by Neil Aspinshaw. Hardcover laminated "wipe clean" printed case; 11 1 8" x 8 3 4", 256 pages, 260 full color illustrations. ISBN 978 0 9960731 2 7. Published by the Tharston Press, an imprint of International Military Antiques, Inc. When the Martini