Early British Breechloaders
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:04 pm
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.
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.