Original British Martini-Henry MkII Breech Block - Stripped Brown Bess The reverse riccaso is maker

The reverse riccaso is maker marked Paul Seilheimer

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The dagger measures 19" overall

This model remained in use until the introduction of the Model 1928 helmet

Original British Martini-Henry MkII Breech Block - Stripped Brown Bess The reverse riccaso is makerOriginal Items: These are original British Manufactured and marked stripped breech blocks for the MkII Martini Henry rifle. The MkII version was very similar to the original MkI Breech block, except that the top was browned and not bright steel. Also it has a tumbler clearance slot on the bottom, which the MkI does not have. These breech blocks will all have British markings and proofs, which vary quite a bit. These were made by Enfield, BSA, LSA and