Minute of Mae: British Martini-Henry MkIII

This C&Rsenal documentary dives deep into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Martini-Henry MkIII rifle. The video is part of their ongoing Primer series, offering in-depth small arms history. It also mentions related firearms like the Peabody-Martini rifle and provides extensive reading material suggestions on the subject. Support for the channel is encouraged through Patreon and SubscribeStar, with merchandise available.

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