Martini-Henry
Bolt-action Rifle
DesignerFriedrich von Martini
Design Year1871
Difficulty
Easy
In-Game Hints
- -A lever-actuated falling-block single-shot rifle in .577/450 caliber
- -Famous for its use at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879
- -It combined a Swiss-designed action with a barrel by a Scottish gunsmith
Country of OriginClick to reveal
United Kingdom
About the Martini-Henry
The Martini-Henry is a bolt-action rifle designed by Friedrich von Martini in 1871. It is classified as a easy difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.
In Gun Guesser, players are shown the Martini-Henry along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.
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Can You Guess Where the Martini-Henry Was Made?
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