Original Victorian Era Rhinoceros Hide Dhal Shield from the Horn of Africa Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts shroud lines

shroud lines

All Irregular Cavalry Carbines are rare but only 580 of these were these Greener carbines were manufactured and delivered in 20 cases on the East Indiaman KENT and 21 cases on the MONARCH via Calcutta and were shipped via Allahabad to the unit at Lahore

The original M16 was a select-fire

It was converted to a breech loading Snider rifle sometime in the 1860s by the British Military

with Detachable Butt Stock Assembly

Original Victorian Era Rhinoceros Hide Dhal Shield from the Horn of Africa Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts shroud linesOriginal Item: One Only. Traditionally we think of a DHAL Shield as being of INDO PERSIAN origin and can date back to the 17th century, although most encountered are of 19th century origin. These are very often made of iron steel with intricate engravings and gold and silver inlays. However, those produced in the Horn of Africa traditionally are made from thick Rhinoceros hide. Our example here measures 18" across and is constructed of thick Rhino