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Lot 9057
British Martini-Henry Mk. IV Rifle with Nepalese Markings
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
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$480
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
British Martini-Henry Mk. IV Rifle with Nepalese Markings
Zulu Wars
.577-450. 33" barrel. NSN. Blued metal refinish set in walnut straight wrist stock featuring bayonet lug to upper barrel band, and mounting adjustable ladder rear notch and front blade sights. Single shot falling block action rifle featuring the long operating lever standard to the Mark IV model. Right receiver is struck with a royal cipher reading {Crown/V.R./ENFIELD/1887./Crown/Arrow} followed by the Model marking IV./I. The barrel and receiver left show standard British Army firing proofs along with the {Broad Arrow} marking. Stock stamps from original manufacture are faint due to refinishing. Left barrel is marked NEP. NS, indicating the rifle transferred to Nepalese service. Stock further shows Nepalese markings near the buttplate on the right. Comes with cleaning rod and a reproduction sling.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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