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Lot #4095

Lot 4094: Four Antique Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Lot 4094: Four Antique Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Zulu War Era 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: 1604
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:

"1876" dated. Arabic markings on top of breech.

B) 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: 1604
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:

C) Wakefield & Co. Martini-Henry Carbine with Afghanistan Bring Back Paper

Manufacturer: British
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 21 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1604
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:

"WAKEFIELD & Co/ENGLISH/MANUFACTURE" marked barrel. Arabic markings on receiver. Includes U.S. Armed Forces affidavit bring back paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated August 29, 2016 listing this gun by manufacturer.

D) Martini-Henry Muscat Carbine with Afghanistan Bring Back Paper

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 20 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1604
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/MUSCAT" and Belgian proofed.. Includes U.S. Armed Forces affidavit bring back paper from Bagram, Afghanistan dated October 21, 2016 listing this gun by make, model and approximate year of manufacture.

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