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Lot 9053
British Pattern 1871 Martini-Henry Mk. II Rifle
Sale 2029 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Aug 27, 2024
Lots Close
Sep 10, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$600 - 900
Price Realized
$600
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
British Pattern 1871 Martini-Henry Mk. II Rifle
Zulu Wars
.577-450. 33" barrel length. SN: NSN. Blued metal finish with receiver left in the white mounting walnut straight wrist stock with two barrel bands. Single-shot dropping block action rifle mounting adjustable rear ladder and front blade sights. Right receiver is struck {Crown/V.R.} the royal cipher indicating it was produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, followed by ENFIELD/1878 above the {Lock Viewer's Mark}, and finally II. indicating the pattern. Left receiver and barrel at breech feature the standard firing proof markings with further inspection marks to the barrel bands, triggerguard, lever, and buttplate. Right butt stamped II/94/FORT WILLIAM ARSENAL/2. Barrel marked N.S/NEP below the rear sight with the right butt struck with Nepalese markings, both this latter set of marks indicating the weapon entered Nepalese service.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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