Martini-Henry rifle

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:action single-shot
gptkbp:barrel_length 76 cm
gptkbp:caliber .577/450 Martini-Henry
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:design_features break-action
falling block
butt plate
fore-end handguard
integrated rear sight
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Henry_O._Peabody
gptkbp:feed_system single-shot
gptkbp:firing_mechanism Martini action
gptkbp:historical_context Victorian era military
gptkbp:historical_significance used in colonial conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Martini-Henry rifle
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
gptkbp:material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 610 m/s
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Tel-el-Kebir
gptkb:Battle_of_Maiwand
gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift
gptkb:Battle_of_Omdurman
gptkb:Battle_of_Isandlwana
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:production_years 1871-1888
gptkbp:range 500 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 10-15 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Lee-Metford_rifle
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lee-Enfield_rifle
gptkbp:trigger_type single-stage
gptkbp:type service rifle
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War
gptkb:First_World_War
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Afghan_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Mark_III
gptkb:Mark_I
gptkb:Mark_II
gptkb:Mark_IV
gptkb:Mark
gptkbp:weight 4.1 kg
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1871
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5