Afghanistan Martini-Henry

[AR-Trvlr]

I've recently been moved to the Kabul office of my company to provide planning support for Afghanistan military bases. There's good & bad parts, but today was one of the good: I was able to visit the Friday market at Camp Eggers.

Here's today's loot - a rug and a Martini-Henry.

The stamps all seem to match, but I'm guessing that the rifle is probably a Khyber Pass copy. For what I paid for it ($60), thought, I'm not terribly worried. The bore is atrocious - a trace of rifling amidst the corrosion. I have *no* intention of ever firing it, but it and the rug will make a nice addition to the man cave......

 

[potenza]

Can u get it back to the USA?

 

[AR-Trvlr]

Can u get it back to the USA?

I *think* so since it's an antique / over 100 years old.

 

[chosinsteve132]

Has to be over 1899

 

[chosinsteve132]

I was in Afghanistan. Kunar province..Korengal and Pech valley area both times I was there. You're rifle or pistol needs to be made prior to 1899. Be aware their are alot of fakes.

 

[sovietak474u]

Very nice. That baby is sweet.

 

[sovietak474u]

Whats up with getting me one of those rugs! Ill pay ya double for your trouble!

 

[chosinsteve132]

LOL. I have one of these rugs! I bought it from a local in Asadabad for $15 in 2006. The guy told me they bring them in from Pakistan. LOL.

 

[Gun Guru]

My granddaughter sent me some honey form Kandahar. We liked it a lot. She bought me several knives and the desigh of them is different than what I'm used to. I'm using one as my gutting knife this year. She bought a set of DVDs and they are NOT in english. Got took on that one.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I recently picked up a couple of blades to go with the Martini-Henry