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Martini-Henry 1896 Cal: 303 SN: NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Martini-Henry 1896 Cal: 303 SN: NVSN
Blued single-shot slope-breech short lever British Military rifle 1884 Pattern III 1. Made in 1896 at Enfield Lock. Butt stock is stamped with Enfield cartouche, Broad Arrow proofs, "TLF" and number "1120". There is also a brass disc with "T.V. 23?" stamped on it. The butt is missing chips by the buttplate. 30" barrel has a dark bore with strong rifling that has some roughness. Action works well. Has small cocking indicator. Exterior of barrel has some major deep pitting. Rear ladder sight is bent. Receiver has good legible stampings. Forend is held on with Velcro strips but the barrel bands are in an accompanying bag. Forend has some rotted areas to it. No cleaning rod. Action works well. Condition is poor to fair. **Antique Firearm**