Original British Napoleonic - Crimean War Era Cannon Grease Pail with Chained Cover Category_MG 34 Mounts was himself shot down and

was himself shot down and killed on 10th May

The reverse of the basket hilt has a downward pressed section which has the name of the original owner professionally engraved upon it

Overall the pistol is in great condition with traces of past pitting

The Martini-Henry gained fame throughout the world in the second half of the 19th Century in the hands of Tommy Atkins

Original British Napoleonic - Crimean War Era Cannon Grease Pail with Chained Cover Category_MG 34 Mounts was himself shot down andOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a Classic British Muzzle Loaded Cannon accessory, an iron GREASE PAIL, measuring 7" tall by 9 1 2" wide including the chained on lid cover. This is all made of thick IRON with a fixed heavy chain link suspension chain on which is attached and trapped the iron lid so it cannot get lost. These Grease Pails were intended to hang from a hook found on the front of a Field Carriage, where it was easily accessible