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GOOD MARTINI ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY MIDLAND

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
GOOD MARTINI ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY MIDLAND
GUN CO. Cal. 303 British. S# 22006 (bottom of barrel). The 25-1/2" tapered round barrel is fitted with matted solid rib engraved "Midland Gun Co Birmingham" on unmated portion of rib behind one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight with additional long range folding ladder sight graduated out to 1,000 yds. Silver bead front is dovetailed through slightly raised portion of rib. Martini type case hardened tipping block action has toggling safety on right side. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage simple scroll. Pistol grip buttstock of nicely figured European walnut measures 14-3/8" over steel buttplate with trap. Flat top checkering is at grip. Barrel and stock are fitted with sling eyes. Matching slim forend screws to barrel. CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining most of its original blue which has considerably lightened from normal hand wear. Bore is shiny, cleaned over considerable frosting. Mechanically fine. (24-5869/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.