Minute of Mae: Nepalese Gehendra Carbine

Published on July 3, 2025
Duration: 1:01

This video examines the Nepalese Gehendra Carbine, a rare variant of the Martini-Henry rifle. It highlights the carbine's reduced length and weight compared to the rifle, weighing 7.6 lb with an overall length of 37.9 inches. The presentation notes the presence of hand-fit, poor-quality parts, a rickety action, and a heavy, awkward trigger pull. The sights are adapted for shorter ranges, featuring a tangent ladder V-notch rear and barleycorn front sight with protectors. The carbine's production around 1911 and its single rear sling swivel suggest older cavalry doctrines.

Quick Summary

The Nepalese Gehendra Carbine, weighing 7.6 lb with a 37.9-inch length, is a rare, shortened Martini-Henry variant firing .450 Martini rounds. It features a rickety action, heavy trigger, and sights adapted for shorter ranges, with a tangent ladder V-notch rear and barleycorn front sight.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction: Gehendra Carbine
  2. 00:10Dimensions and Weight
  3. 00:17Loading and Ammunition (.450 Martini)
  4. 00:29Action and Parts Quality
  5. 00:33Trigger Pull Assessment
  6. 00:37Sights: Rear and Front
  7. 00:44Sling Swivel and Cavalry Doctrine
  8. 00:50Production Era (c. 1911)
  9. 00:56Conclusion: King of Handmade Guns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key physical specifications of the Nepalese Gehendra Carbine?

The Nepalese Gehendra Carbine weighs approximately 7.6 pounds and has an overall length of 37.9 inches. It is a shortened version of a rifle, designed for increased handiness.

What caliber ammunition does the Gehendra Carbine use, and what are its characteristics?

The Gehendra Carbine fires .450 Martini ammunition. The video mentions using an even more reduced load for the carbine version, making it lighter and shorter.

What are the notable features and drawbacks of the Gehendra Carbine's action and trigger?

The action is described as rickety. The trigger pull is noted as being insanely heavy and having an awkward angle of pull, indicating a potential quality issue with the hand-fit parts.

How are the sights on the Gehendra Carbine configured, and what does this suggest?

The carbine features a tangent ladder V-notch rear sight and a barleycorn front sight with protectors. This configuration is adapted for shorter intended ranges, typical for carbine use.

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