Early British Breechloaders

[targetman]

From top to bottom:

1867 .451" Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" capping breechloader.
1878 .577" Three band Snider with Portugese royal crest
1871 577"/450" Alex. Henry falling block with New South Wales markings. Made by Westley Richards.
1873 577"/450" Martini Henry Mk11
1888 577"/450" Martini Henry Mk4 "B" Pattern long lever.
1896 577"/450" Francotte patent Martini Henry made by Westley Richards for the ZAR.

[Dave 101]

Nice collection , is it yours ?

Dave

[targetman]

Certainly is, been collecting for some years now....all have been "on ticket" at various times and used on the range.

[AL8]

you have some choice kit, I have always fancied a Monkey Tail

[Dougan]

That's a great collection! - I know very little about these makes, but that Snider is just luverly

[Tower75]

What a collection! Very nice. Nos 3 and 6 threw me. Never seen No3 and I've never heard of a Francotte MH :?

[Sim G]

I can appreciate something like those...... very nice.