The Martini Henry breech loading rifle

The Martini Henry breech loading rifle

This weapon used a bullet instead of a paper cartridge. It was accurate and much faster than the muzzle loading weapons that preceded it even though it was only a single shot.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
• Filmed on location at Hyde Park Barracks Museum.
• With thanks to Brad Manera, Military Historian and Manager of the Anzac Memorial, Sydney.
• Music by Warren Fahey. 'The Wild Colonial Boy', traditional Australian song, composer unknown.
• Produced by Sydney Living Museums