Martini Henry conversion rifle

1880
Overview

Rifle

Historical information

This is a British Martini‑Henry rifle originally made at Enfield in 1880 in .577/.450, later converted in 1896 to .303 for Victorian (Australia) government service.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-205-2025.129
Inscriptions and markings

Crown “VR”
“Enfield 1880”
On stock:
“Vic Gov 6086”
serial "6588"

Year
Last modified
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
Completeness
83
West Australian Rifle Association

West Australian Rifle Association

firearm
British Martini‑Henry rifle originally made at Enfield in 1880 in .577/.450, later converted in 1896 to .303 for Victorian (Australia) government service.

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