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BSA ''Cadet'' Single Shot Martini Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
BSA ''Cadet'' Single Shot Martini Rifle
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BSA ''Cadet'' Single Shot Martini Lever Action Falling-Block Rifle, marked ''Commonwealth of Australia'', #X16, .32-20 CF cal., blued 25.25'' round barrel with integral blade front and adjustable rear sights marked on top, ''Made by the Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd.'' ahead of rear sight, and at breech ''32 20'' and ''(proofmark) 310 12 - 120''; blued receiver is marked on left side, ''Made by the Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd.'' over ''(Stand of Arms)/Trade Mark/BSA.'' in three lines, and on right side, ''Commonwealth of Australia'' and the serial number; case hardened breechblock and operating lever; oil-stained hardwood forend and straight buttstock with plain steel buttplate and sling swivel underneath. Condition is good to very good, the blued parts retaining approx. 90% thinning blue, the case hardening colors having mostly silvered out, the forend missing its single barrel band and with a 3'' chip and a 2'' chip missing from each side at their juncture with the receiver, a bolt running through to fasten it, and tape residue in the area of the band. Buttstock is mostly smooth and sound showing a few use and handling marks. Action is smooth; bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $250-$450. (C&R)