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Yep. Martini-Henry .577(Wikimedia commons)Since the calibre is considered obsolete under British law, it's possible to own one in full working order without any sort of license or storage requirements, it's considered no more a weapon than a cricket bat.Why? Mostly because my dad was interested in buying one, he has an interest in the Zulu war where these rifles were in service. It's mostly fallen into my possession since I have a keener interest in firearms in particular, though I have not taken it to university since transport and storage of a ~£1000 weapon would be more trouble than it's worth.As to why I want to own it, I mean have you looked at it? It's what's known in professional terms as ‘super fucking sick’. It's a piece of history, a piece of craftsmanship, and a piece of art, and it can take your head off at a thousand paces. I am also going to be buying a Bodeo 1889, and once I get my own place and can sort out a gun safe an Enfield and possibly a Remington 1889.I do not own a gun in case someone breaks in to my house, though I reckon the bayonet could give them a ruddy good what for.

What did the term “well regulated” mean at the time of the writing of the constitution?Meaning of the phraseThe meaning of the phrase "well-regulated"—The following are taken from the Oxford English Dictionary, and bracket in time the writing of the 2nd amendment:1709: "If a liberal Education has formed in us well-regulated Appetites and worthy Inclinations."1714: "The practice of all well-regulated courts of justice in the world."1812: "The equation of time ... is the adjustment of the difference of time as shown by a well-regulated clock and a true sun dial."1848: "A remissness for which I am sure every well-regulated person will blame the Mayor."1862: "It appeared to her well-regulated mind, like a clandestine proceeding."1894: "The newspaper, a never wanting adjunct to every well-regulated American embryo city."The phrase "well-regulated" was in common use long before 1789, and remained so for a century thereafter. It referred to the property of something being in proper working order. Something that was well-regulated was calibrated correctly, functioning as expected. Establishing government oversight of the people's arms was not only not the intent in using the phrase in the 2nd amendment, it was precisely to render the government powerless to do so that the founders wrote it.

You cannot change the wording of the Second Amendment without a constitutional amendment.A constitutional amendment to be ratified must have approval of 3/4 of all state legislatures, both possible amendment methods require this.The way all amendments done to date have worked is that first you need 2/3 of both houses of congress to approve it, then it is passed to state legislatures and must be ratified by 3/4 of the legislatures of all states in existence. Thus with 50 states, you must have 38 ratify, so 13 states could stop/prevent ratification.How is the Constitution amended?Aside from that it seems you misunderstand the term “well-regulated”. The English language has changed a bit since the 1790s.Meaning of the phraseFrom: Brian T. HalonenThe following are taken from the Oxford English Dictionary, and bracket in time the writing of the 2nd amendment:1709: "If a liberal Education has formed in us well-regulated Appetites and worthy Inclinations."1714: "The practice of all well-regulated courts of justice in the world."1812: "The equation of time ... is the adjustment of the difference of time as shown by a well-regulated clock and a true sun dial."1848: "A remissness for which I am sure every well-regulated person will blame the Mayor."1862: "It appeared to her well-regulated mind, like a clandestine proceeding."1894: "The newspaper, a never wanting adjunct to every well-regulated American embryo city."The phrase "well-regulated" was in common use long before 1789, and remained so for a century thereafter. It referred to the property of something being in proper working order. Something that was well-regulated was calibrated correctly, functioning as expected. Establishing government oversight of the people's arms was not only not the intent in using the phrase in the 2nd amendment, it was precisely to render the government powerless to do so that the founders wrote it.Being “well regulated” means “in proper working order” for a militia that means well trained, well equipped, and knowing how to fight, it does not mean being under the thumb of the federal government.Second, the definition of the word “militia” is often abused by gun control advocates. The definition of the word militia is clearly and specifically stated in federal law.10 U.S. Code § 246 - Militia: composition and classes(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.(b) The classes of the militia are—(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.The militia is defined as above, not JUST the national guard.