Martini-Henry Target Match Rifle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm
gptkbp:accessories target sights
gptkbp:action single-shot
gptkbp:barrelLength 30 inches
chromoly steel
heavy profile
heavy barrel
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.450_Martini-Henry
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:culturalImpact icon_of_British_shooting_sports
gptkbp:currentStatus still used by enthusiasts
gptkbp:design Victorian era
target shooting
ergonomic design
influenced modern target rifles
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:William_Ellis_Metford
gptkbp:famousFor competitive shooting circles
gptkbp:historicalContext used in the late 19th century
gptkbp:historicalPeriod military training
gptkbp:historicalRole used in colonial conflicts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in competitive shooting
symbol_of_British_marksmanship
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Martini-Henry Target Match Rifle
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic target rifle
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer BSA
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity 600 m/s
gptkbp:notable_player hammer-fired
gptkbp:notableEvent won several shooting competitions
gptkbp:notableFeature precision accuracy
gptkbp:notableUsers target shooters
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,000 m
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Birmingham
gptkbp:productionYears 1871-1890
gptkbp:rateOfFire 1 round per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:refreshRate single round loading
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety catch
gptkbp:services single round
gptkbp:sights up to 1,200 m
iron sights
elevation and windage
tang sight
gptkbp:stockExchange full-length stock
gptkbp:stockSymbol wood
gptkbp:successor BSA Martini
gptkbp:triggerType single-stage
single-action
gptkbp:type target rifle
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Martini-Henry_Mk_II
gptkbp:weight 3 kg
4.5 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1871