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  • Auction Catalog #1028
  • Lot #2549
Lot #2548
Lot #2550

Lot 2549: Four Single Shot Longarms

Four Single Shot Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2017

Lot 2549: Four Single Shot Longarms

Four Single Shot Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2017

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) British Martini-Henry Mark IV Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2655
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 161
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The receiver is dated "1887".

B) British Martini-Henry Mark III Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2655
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 161
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The receiver is dated "1882" below the Victorian royal cypher.

C) Afghan Marked Martini Style Carbine

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Martini
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 21 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2655
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 161
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The receiver is marked with a crude Afghan crest and untranslated Farsi characters are found throughout.

D) Afghan Marked Martini Style Carbine

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 21 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2655
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 161
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The receiver, barrel, and small parts feature untranslated Farsi characters.

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