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Antique ENFIELD MARTINI-HENRY Mark III .577/450 Caliber FALLING BLOCK Rifle British Imperial Legacy Rifle with LEATHER SLING
Guns International #: 101703716 Seller's Inventory #: 210236
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique ENFIELD MARTINI-HENRY Mark III .577/450 Caliber FALLING BLOCK Rifle
British Imperial Legacy Rifle with LEATHER SLING
Here we present an antique Enfield Martini-Henry Mark III No. 1 Single Shot Falling Block Military Rifle made circa 1883 with a production run between 1871 and 1889 for the Mark I through the Mark IV with somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000 produced. During this time, production of the Mark IIIs exceeded 95,000 with orders for the New South Wales Government totaling 6,500 examples and Canada 5,000.
The first iteration of the rifle came about in 1871 and was adopted by the British Army to replace the Enfield Snider Breech Loading Rifles that were being phased out. The action is based on the patent by American and Boston native Henry O. Peabody, which was improved by Swiss inventor Friedrich von Martini. The new polygonal barrel rifling was the design of Scotsman Alexander Henry. This is where the rifle derives its name. Martini–Henry variants were used throughout the British Empire for 47 years. Like other British weapons, the Peabody-Martini-Henry saw action all over the world, and most famously in the Zulu Wars in Africa.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Bright, clean bore with deep groves. The stock is solid despite a repaired crack on the left wrist (Stable). “1883” dated frame. Two stars have been stamped atop the barrel, along with many proofs on the left side. “7617” is marked on the right frame. Here is a truly experienced rifle with a lot of history in its wake!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 33-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .577/450
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1075
#210236
SOLD
Antique: Yes