Martini Henry

[ianwd]

Mods feel free to to move to blackpowder if you feel appropriate ,

I just picked up this rifle , and would be greatful if anyone can give some info on it

Its a little pitted on the metal work ,its says 1887 and IV over I the barrel is clean and a nice brown colour , it has the cleaning rod too which is a bonus

the interesting thing i hope is the markings on the stock
not the best piccy , but if anyone knows where to find info on stock markings i would appreciate it .

the letters look like F C D
then 538 in small numbers
and 364 in numbers the same size as the FCD
and possibly a struck out 151 below that .
thanks in advance

 

[Dantforth]

Well, it's a Martini Henry Mk. 4. I can also tell you that these were never issued in Canada so it will have been in service somewhere else....probably India, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. I have a listing of all Canadian regimental numbers but someone here should be able to help. 577-450 is an interesting caliber to reload for and to shoot.