Original British Martini-Enfield .303 A.C.II. Artillery Carbine marked "Not For Ball" - Dated 1877 and converted 1898 The Pacific on HBO The 509th operated independently for

The 509th operated independently for some two weeks behind German lines in company and platoon size elements disrupting the German rear area

The tunic is a high quality tight weave light weight wool pattern

further indicating that the gun was not refurbished

had command of a column in the relief of Kimberley operations

designed to carry 15 Model 24 Stielhandgranate (Stick Grenade / Potato Masher) stick hand grenades

Original British Martini-Enfield .303 A.C.II. Artillery Carbine marked "Not For Ball" - Dated 1877 and converted 1898 The Pacific on HBO The 509th operated independently forOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Martini Enfield Carbine was effectively a Martini Henry Carbine, rebarrelled to . 303 and with a new extractor installed. This was far more economical for rear echelon troops than making a new purpose made weapon. Originally (from 1889) Martini Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini Metford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first . 303 cartridges, which used black