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  • Auction Catalog #1040
  • Lot #4087
Lot #4086
Lot #4088

Lot 4087: Five Antique Martini Action Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Lot 4087: Five Antique Martini Action Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) BSA Martini-Henry Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 807
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

B) Zulu War Era South African Marked BSA Martini-Henry Mk. II Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: MKII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 807
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

"1875" dated, "broad arrow/S.A/93/S" South African marked.

C) BSA Martini-Henry Sporting Rifle with Afghanistan Bring Back Paper

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 29 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 807
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

"1897" dated. Includes U.S. Armed Forces affidavit bring back paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated September 21, 2016 listing this rifle by serial number.

D) Martini-Henry Muscat Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 28 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 807
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Breech of barrel marked "MARTINI/MUSCAT", "1872-1877" and Belgian proofed.

E) Martini Muscat Sporting Rifle with Afghanistan Bring Back Paper

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 21 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 807
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

Breech of barrel marked "MARTINI/MASCAT" (sic), "1870" and Belgian proofed. Includes U.S. Armed Forces affidavit bring back paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated October 6, 2016 listing this rifle by its year of manufacture.

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