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L.S.A. Co Martini Henry A.C. III .303 NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
L.S.A. Co Martini Henry A.C. III .303 NVSN
British single shot military rifle manufactured circa 1882 to 1895. Features 21" barrel, bayonet lug, flip-up ladder type adjustable rear sight, two piece stock with straight grip, falling block lever action, cocking indicator, sling swivels. Bore is good condition with strong rifling. Metal has 80% coverage of bluing, turning mostly brown, with bare metal on sharp edges. Appear refinished due to eroded markings and pitting under the finish. Swivels are loose in their mounts. Wood is good serviceable condition with many small dents and gouges. Buttplate fit to stock is fair, wood has shrunk or eroded a bit where it fits to receiver. Stock and forend both a bit loose on receiver. Brass disk in stock marked "324" in Arabic style numerals. Markings on receiver include crown over "VR", "KHARTOUM / 1913". "VR" over crossed flags over "2P". Barrel marked "303", "NITRO PROVED", crowns over "BP, "BV". Condition is NRA Good *** Antique Firearm ***