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Excellent Martini-Henry Gahendra Rifle
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Excellent Martini-Henry Gahendra Rifle
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The Martini-Henry Gahendra was based on an 1869 Westley Richards patented design, this unique and extremely rare early breech loading military rifle 577/450 Martini-Henry calibre was produced under the direction of General Gahendra Rana in the 1880's to provide Ghurka regiments with what appeared to be the latest British Military Rifle. An ingenious design, it really surpassed the standard Martini in that its entire action was removable as one unit for ease of servicing or exchange. Production however caused massive logistic problems and by 1894 the Ghurkas were dangerously short of viable .450 cal. breechloaders to face ever growing threats from the east. Finally the British came to the rescue with a delivery of several thousand Martini short lever rifles in late 1894 and even more long lever Martini Rifles in 1908. The over complicated Gahendra Rifle was thereafter basically shelved, the void in up-to-date arms having been met. Always considered the rarest Martini variety of all, the Gahendra Rifle has a characteristic loading lever but in other respects closely resembles the standard Martini externally.
This particular example is in excellent condition and includes 10 empty cartridge cases ready for loading.
The action is excellent and locks up tight when closed.
The stocks are in very good condition; above average compared to what is typically encountered on the Gahendra rifles with no cracks, chips, or rotten spots.
The bore is very good with strong rifling and no major rust or pitting.
The furniture is all original; including the cleaning rod; which is full length.
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