Martini-Henry Markings

[gunboat57]

I don't post here a lot but sure learn a lot from reading this site.

Anyway, I was hoping maybe someone could help me understand some markings on my Martini-Henry. It's a Mk IV that at some time was smoothbored and used probably by a native police dept somewhere. Can anyone figure out where it was used?







There's an I G with a vertical arrow in between on the wood next to the Enfield roundel. I think I G means India.

Tom

[joseyclosey]

Hi Tom, i'll have a look through my books and see if I can find anything on this one.

Joe

[finloq]

No answers, but a true appreciation for a beautiful piece of history.

[Niner]

Welcome to the forums finloq. Good to see a new member post something.

[finloq]

Interesting that the plaque is stamped using individual letter stamps, except for 'Police Dept', which is carved in script.

[A square 10]

very interesting piece , hope someone comes along with some info on this one