Scarce National Arms & Ammunition Co manufactured Martini action in 1883, this must have been one of the last rifles finished as the company decided to wind up due to debts in 1882, closed down in 1884, selling the Sparkbrook factory to the goverment in 1886, converted to Martini Enfield, this is the only NA&A Co marked Martini I have ever come across. Converted at Enfield in 1895 to the new .303 cartridge by re-barelling.
Full working action. has seen use and has dinks and dents to furniture commensurate with age and use. SMLE Piling and front sling swivel fitted, probably during the Great War when these were used by Kitcheners Army for training due to the shortage of SMLE's. Retains original top handguard only found on the earlier conversions.
Deactivated in our own workshops. <b>Comes with EU 2016 Spec Birmingham proofhouse deactivation certificate. </B>
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