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Enfield Martini-Henry I.C.1. .577 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Enfield Martini-Henry I.C.1. .577 Cal NVSN
'Interchangeable Carbine 1' Antique British military lever-operated breech loading single shot service rifle chambered for the .577-450 Martini-Henry cartridge. Manufactured circa 1878. Features a blued finish, 21.25" barrel, military style front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 yards with leather cover, two barrel bands, metal forend cap, cleaning rod, serrated trigger, cocked indicator, full-length smooth wood forend and straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate and brass disc. Receiver is marked '[crown]/VR', Enfield/1878, I.C.1, and SX', barrel shows Birmingham proofs and several military proofs and the stock is marked with 'D.P.' & 'R[crown]M-Enfield/1' circular cartouche and the metal piece on the underside of the forend is stamped '305' and 'V1/VC'. Rifle exhibits approximately 40% of its old reblued finish showing scattered surface rust/pitting. Action performs well, bore is excellent and wood stocks are good showing numerous blemishes and a couple small losses. Condition is NRA Good ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection