What ammo does a Martini-Henry use?
What ammo does a Martini-Henry use?
Martini–Henry
| Martini–Henry Mk I–IV | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | .577/450 Boxer-Henry .577/450 Martini–Henry .303 British 11.43×55R (Ottoman) 11.43×59R (Romanian) 7.65×53 (Ottoman) |
| Action | Martini Falling Block |
| Rate of fire | 12 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) |
What guns did the British use in Zulu?
The British used The Martini–Henry rifle was featured in the 1964 movie Zulu and the movie 1979 Zulu Dawn, which also featured the carbine version of the rifle. The Martini–Henry rifle is also used in the 1975 movie The Man Who Would Be King.
Did the Zulus have rifles at Rorke’s Drift?
The Zulus captured some 1,000 Martini Henry breech loading rifles and a large amount of ammunition at the Battle of Isandlwana, earlier the same day. Some of these rifles were used at Rorke’s Drift. All the British casualties, few though they were, were shot rather than stabbed.
What kind of bullet did the colt 577 shoot?
It shot a bottleneck cartridge based on the earlier .577 Snider-Enfield, known as the .577/450, which had a 480gr soft lead bullet of .450 diameter (hence the name) pushed to about 1350fps, for about 1900ft/lbs of energy (about 400ft/lbs more than the Snider-Enfield).
What is the velocity of a 450 caliber bullet?
The round was propelled by 40 to 50 gr (2.6 to 3.2 g) of cordite at a muzzle velocity of 2,000 ft/s (610 m/s). The .577/450 was also loaded with a variety of bullets designed for sporting use, including solid, hollow-pointed and copper-tubed bullets.
How big is a 450 Martini Henry bullet?
The .577/450 Martini Henry is capable of propelling a .465” dia. 480 grain bullet at 1,350 fps with 1,940 ft.-lbs. of energy. In the late 1800’s the British took their new .303 caliber rifle to fight the Punjab on the norther India frontier.
What is the minimum age to order ammunition?
You must be 21 years or older to order ammunition. Ammunition must ship UPS ground. Due to safety considerations and legal/regulatory reasons, Ammunition may not be returned. Please check local laws before ordering.
