Original Nepalese P-1878 Francotte Martini Experimental Pattern Rifle with Cocking Indicator MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The first of the civilian

The first of the civilian male internees arrived on 17 November 1914 and ultimately the internees were of various nationalities including German

When mounted on stand: 39” x 17” x 14”

After the end of the war in Europe

Specifications (Rifle)-

Overall a very desirable and notable pre-Civil War American officer sword in very good to excellent condition

Original Nepalese P-1878 Francotte Martini Experimental Pattern Rifle with Cocking Indicator MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The first of the civilianOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is just great! Only a handful of these were ever made, possibly only two! It is an experimental design built by the Gurkha master gun makers of Nepal and deviates from the standard Nepalese 1878 pattern Francotte martini rifle in that it has a cocking indicator. The cocking indicator was an integral component of the British Martini Henry rifle. We believe this was an attempt to improve on both the standard Francotte