The Martini-Henry For Queen And Empire by Neil Aspinshaw Spanish Helmets So states his metal transit

So states his metal transit trunk which today only contains his Officer's Dress Uniform and silk waist sash

The front 14 inch section of the barrel is round

The percussion cap system was much more reliable and weatherproof than the flintlock system used on the Model 1812 in its original configuration

all of Hamilton's production was dedicated to defense purposes

Standing almost 10" tall

The Martini-Henry For Queen And Empire by Neil Aspinshaw Spanish Helmets So states his metal transitThe Martini Henry For Queen And Empire; The British military Martini Henry, Martini Metford and Martini Enfield rifles and carbines; the definitive history of their development and service, 1869 1904 by Neil Aspinshaw. Hardcover laminated "wipe clean" printed case; 11 1 8" x 8 3 4", 256 pages, 260 full color illustrations. ISBN 978 0 9960731 2 7. Published by the Tharston Press, an imprint of International Military Antiques, Inc. When the Martini