An unlikely convergence of events led me to pick up my first Martini Henry MkIV. I have mostly been interested in post-BP era martial arms so these are quite new to me.
This one is dated 1887, and looks to be in very nice shape overall. The stock has some marks … there are two Rawalpindi roundels, and older one with date 1900 and newer one with date 1908. The original Enfield marks are basically gone or obscured. The Nepalese unit marks appear to me as “Chandradal Battalion.”
There is some very minor (and old/arrested) pitting on barrel near wood line in a few places. Inside of receiver was fairly dirty as was the bolt/striker assembly. Functions as it should. Bore is very good at least. Previous owner fired 3 rounds of old Kynoch ammo, he said it worked as it should.
Penciled on the brass butt plate spacer is some previous owners name … “Paul E Lastname” then Metropolis, IL, then 12/16/2009, and $516.00. If you’re that guy, please message me!
It also had a Nepalese sling, plus bayo and scabbard. My best guess is the bayo is a P1886 that was updated to the P1887 standard and got a new cross guard. Bayo must have a lot of patina, or was refinished, or both.
Some pics below.
