Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is by far the

This is by far the finest example we've ever seen

and eventually disbanded in 1944

On 16 October 1963

but these definitely appear to be factory

Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is by far theOriginal 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