The British Army service rifle from 1871 to the 1890s, famous for the Battle of Rorke's Drift where 139 soldiers with Martini-Henrys held off approximately 4,000 Zulu warriors in 1879. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 577-450 Martini-Henry Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1871, UK Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 49.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service