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Rare Martini-Metford Mk. II Rifle by Thomas Bland & Sons
Guns International #: 102052444 Seller's Inventory #: 40341
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Rifles - English Sporting
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1200
Total Number of Listings: 20216
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .303 British, 30" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some traces of mild freckling withi the grooves. This is a handsome, commercially-made rifle that has a crisply engraved maker's name along the top of the barrel: "THOMAS BLAND & SONS, BIRMINGHAM". The barrel and receiver have retained 90-95% of a maker reapplied blue finish that has silvering at the muzzle, as well as turning to a dark plum-brown color in some spots towards the breech of the barrel and sides of the receiver. The loading trough has muted, but visible color case-hardening remaining, with some traces of color on the otherwise pewter gray lever. The hammer, sear and extractor are not original, but the action still functions even though the trigger pull is quite heavy and the gun does not cock properly everytime. Before firing or loading this weapon it should be looked at by a competant gunsmith. The walnut stock, forend, and handguard have numerous small handling marks and blemishes throughout the added oil finish, and there is 1 1/2" with-the-grain crack at the rear of the handguard. The buttstock has an attractive, tiger-striped appearance, and the steel buttplate has an overall dark gray patina with visible colors along the edges. This is a rare rifle-length Martini-Metford which, despite its mechanical issues, rates very good overall, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Bland
Model: Martini
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303