Originally Posted by
Abasmajor
Stumbled across this interesting little rifle which is included in Holts next London auction in March. Looks a bit like the Martini Henry which would no doubt have appealed to the younger generation of the period.
http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com...2120&saletype=
Also noted they have moved their London saleroom to:
Holly Hedge House
Blackheath
London SE3 0QZ
Regards
Brian
The German officer class, when they were militaristic and sabre rattling after unification, used to buy complete minature uniforms and swords and rifles similar to these for their kids.
"helplessly they stare at his tracks......."