If you want a real project gun:
“Featured Item: $275 M-1878 Martini-Henry 577/.450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle: Untouched As featured in the recent SHOTGUN NEWS series by Reid Coffield. Original Item: In 1878 the Francotte patent Martini System was granted utilizing a detachable mechanism fitted without the Cocking Indicator. Revolutionary at the time by compartmentalizing the mechanism for quick disassembly, it only lasted 10 years as the latest technology. It was replaced in 1888 by the .303 cal Lee Metford bolt action Rifle’s introduction into the British Military System. Although the British never embraced this European improvement, these “Improved System Rifles” saw much service on frontiers all over the World. These Gurkha made examples were found in Military Storage in their homeland of Nepal. Each Rifle is offered totally AS FOUND, or in AS IS condition, completely un-cleaned and un-refurbished. Click here for more information.”
AWESOME!!!
But I want one I can shoot.
Where would get the ammo for such a weapon? Probably have to re-load it I guess.