{"product_id":"no-pal1886-british-enfield-martini-henry-mk-iv-rifle-577-450","title":"(NO PAL)1886 British Enfield Martini–Henry Mk IV Rifle – .577\/450","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntique Firearm Status: Classified as an antique firearm under Canadian regulations. No PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence) required for acquisition or possession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martini–Henry Mk IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1886\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .577\/450 Martini–Henry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Shot, Lever-Operated Falling Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Historical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Martini–Henry was one of the most iconic British military service rifles of the late 19th century. Featuring a distinctive lever-operated falling-block action, it saw extensive service throughout the British Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENFIELD 1886\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receiver markings and is identified as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartini–Henry Mk IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the final major service version of the Martini–Henry rifle, representing the late Victorian era of British military firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Original Military Configuration \u0026amp; Historical Markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-length military configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the military wooden stock, barrel bands, adjustable rear sight, front sight, sling fittings, and cleaning rod. No obvious sporterization is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver displays clear British military markings, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Crown and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV.R.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Victoria Regina, Queen Victoria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENFIELD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1886\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIV \/ 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional British military inspection and proof markings remain visible on the barrel and other metal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden buttstock retains several historical markings, including the numbers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12, 1906, and 537\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Asian script markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their precise meanings and historical attribution have not been conclusively established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Overall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Antique Military Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying honest service wear and attractive, naturally aged patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good visible bore condition, with strong, sharply defined, continuous rifling and a relatively bright bore. No obvious severe corrosion is visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains aged blue finish with normal service wear, minor oxidation, and natural historical patina. The overall appearance is consistent, with no obvious signs of modern polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden stock remains in good overall condition, showing normal military service marks, scratches, and handling wear. The wood retains its natural aged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock Crack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small hairline crack is present on the left side of the buttstock near the buttplate. The crack appears stable upon inspection and is disclosed for accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe military rear sight, front sight, barrel bands, sling fittings, and cleaning rod are present, preserving the rifle's complete military appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle has not been represented as test-fired, and its firing safety has not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Historical \u0026amp; Collectible Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1886 Enfield Martini–Henry Mk IV retains its traditional military appearance, clear British military markings, and numerous historical inspection and inventory marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts well-defined rifling, aged blue finish, honest service wear, and original patina reflect the character of a genuine 19th-century British military rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving South Asian script and numerical markings on the buttstock provide additional historical interest and potential clues to the rifle's later military service and inventory history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67758850506863,"sku":"NPN000038","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_18082.jpg?v=1791911582","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/no-pal1886-british-enfield-martini-henry-mk-iv-rifle-577-450","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}