Quick Breechblock Removal

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This procedure is based on the

Musketry Instruction Book of 1895.
Firstly, breechblock is first out and
last in, (for soldiers of that time, it
was the only part that was permitted
to be removed for cleaning). Make
sure the weapon is unloaded and
decocked.
How to properly decock a MartiniHenry...open the operating lever and
keep your hand pressing the lever in
the down position. While doing this,
pull the trigger and gently ease the
operating lever back upwards into its
catch.

Drift out the breechblock split pin

with a small punch and mallet. Be
sure to drift it out from the split side!

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Hold the operating lever open about

1 inch. I've found that stuffing my fat
fingers between the buttstock and
the operating lever and letting the
lever clamp against my fingers
works pretty well. Some may find
this uncomfortable.

Press down on the front of the

breechblock with a thumb or finger.
The rear of the block should easily
pop up.

Remove the breechblock! Piece of

Cake, huh?

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