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Lot #4981
Lot #4983

Lot 4982: Three British Martini-Style Falling Block Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Lot 4982: Three British Martini-Style Falling Block Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) P. Webley & Son/R. McVittie Martini Rifle

Manufacturer: P. Webley & Son
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1301
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 345
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:

Marked "P. Webley & Son. Birmingham", "winged bullet/W&S" marks on breech and receiver, and "R. McVITTIE. TORONTO." on right of receiver.

B) BSA No. 12 Martini Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1301
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 345
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.

Description:

Standard BSA markings along with "N.A. Co." on the left of the receiver and Parker Hale tang mount peep sight.

C) Enfield Martini-Enfield Carbine

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1301
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 345
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

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

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Marked "V.R/ENFIELD/1896/crown proof/M.E. 303/I" on left of receiver and "star/crescent moon" mark on the right along with possibly the date "1910".

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