Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 Percusion Muskets Altogether twenty-six clasps were awarded

Altogether twenty-six clasps were awarded to recipients of the Queen's South Africa Medal

holding the defensive line until replacements arrived

Each of these UNMARKED MKII British Manufactured Martini-Henry rifles was refinished at some point during its life

during warmer weather or flaps down and secured by a steel buckle round the chin to fend off winter conditions

The spike is not fluted

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 Percusion Muskets Altogether twenty-six clasps were awardedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Built using an imported percussion "Trade" Lock mechanism marked LONDON WARRANTED, this sporting gun is really quite nice to look at. It appears to be smooth bored despite its heavy octagonal barrel, however it shows significant use. The rifling may have worn away over the years, or it was possibly smooth bored to make it into a training gun, possibly for a child or an early teenager. The Barrel length is 26 1 2