Martini Henry Unique Folk-Art Carving

• Maker: Martini
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  This item is a hand carved piece by a Nova Scotian.  A scale model of the Martini Henry rifle, this piece was carved from a single piece of wood.  The carver used an original Martini and photographs as a model.  The details of the work is best described as "Unique".  The overall length is 17".  The carver shows the VR Enfield and 1878 marking on the receiver, checkered butt plate, screws, sight graduations bayonet lug and rammer.  The left of the butt is marked 577-450 Martini-Henry MKII.  The wood appears to be pine.  This item was carved by hand without the use of power tools.  A one of a kind item for the Martini collector or the collector of different folk-art items.