Ref: 1505 - c1880 Devonshire Yeomanry Marked Martini–Henry Carbine.
***NOW SOLD***
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Description
A superb example in .577/ .450 (original and now obsolete calibre). Profusely government proof marked and complete in every way - as superb item and a rare find. These were carried by both Cavalry and Artillery and are much more rare than the full length examples...especially marked to the Devonshire Yeomanry. A service issue Carbine that saw extensive use during the Zulu Wars and other famous campaigns during the late 19th century Victorian era.
Zulu War Period: 11 January – 4 July 1879
Battle of Omdurman: 2 September 1898
Boar Wars: 1st October 1899 – 31st May 1902
Dated 1880 Devonshire Marked Martini–Henry Carbine.
Marked: Devon Yeomanry.
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D V N N 1880
20
Devon Yeomanry.
Gun No 20
4 over the Enfield Store stamp indicating the carbine was downgraded to 4th class before being sold out of store as shown with the opposing broad arrows. Sold as an antique collectable (obsolete calibre) in its original .577/ .450 calibre. A very rare Victorian Devonshire carbine.
