The Last Evolution of the Martini Rifle: The Martini-Enfield with firearms experts Jonathan & Neil
Royal Armouries
May 27, 2026 15:15
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This week is the second part of our exploration into the evolution of the Martini Rifles in .303 calibre with guest star Neil Aspinshaw, the forgotten final chapter of Britain’s 'iconic' single-shot service rifle.
Neil Aspinshaw’s book The Martini-Henry: For Queen and Empire is available via the Martini-Henry Society shop:
https://martini-henry-society.myshopify.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/360259304071469/
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