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Antique Martini Henry Mark III Single Shot 577-450 Caliber Rifle With Bayonet & Sling

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:25.00 CAD
Antique Martini Henry Mark III Single Shot 577-450 Caliber Rifle With Bayonet & Sling
SOLD
1,600.00CADto 1***************r (2016)+ buyer's premium (240.00)
This item SOLD at 2025 Nov 15 @ 13:16UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
Canadian Classification: ANTIQUE
Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield (RSAF(E))
Make: Martini-Henry
Model: MARK 3 Rifle
Cal: 577/450 MARTINI-HENRY
Barrel Length: 33.19"
Magazine Capacity: 1
Action/Type: Single shot/Rifle
Length Of Pull: 14.25"
Scope: N/A
Serial Number: N/A

Wood stock shows Canadian military markings, there are few light dents, scratches & scuffs; condition is very good for age.
Metal shows patina, light rust specks in small areas, finish wear, scratches, scuffs, few light dings; condition is good for age.
Bore dark grey, with good rifling.
Bayonet shows tarnish, light pitting, tarnish, sheath has some scuffs, dents on the sheath tip; condition is good for age. Sling is missing buckle.

The consignor has asked us to add the following information: 1882 Canadian Martini-Henry. 1882 Martini-Henry (the exact kind used in the Zulu Wars) and is 1of 5,000 that were shipped from England to Canada for the North West Mounted Police. It was for the 5th B.C. Regiment. But soon after, the NWMP switched to the Snider, mothballing the MH's. That explains its excellent condition. Enfield dated 1882 MKIII #1 Martini-Henry Canadian issued rifle in 577-450, and is one of the 5000 MKII and MKIII Martinis acquired by Canada in 1885. This is one of the 5000 as originally ordered and one that survived the various scrap sales by the Canadian Government. The Rarest Variants of the Martini Henry Mk 1 the rifles that were subjected to the upgrades applied by the British Ordnance Mk1 arms. Between June 1871 and July 1873 thirty Martini Henry’s had been supplied to Canada. The cost of these had met by a special collection of £200 organized sometime prior to dispatch by the Duke of Cambridge and the Lord Mayor of London. Sir Sidney Hedley Waterlow. Martini Henry Mk III rifle manufactured in 1883 at RSAF En-field. Nicely marked on receiver. War Department markings throughout as well as the usual proof on the left side of bar-rel and knox form. Right side of butt stock has clear car-touche with the number 37 stamped beside. Left side of butt stock has DC for Dominion of Canada and the numbers 63 over 7 as regimental marking. Overall condition is original, very good plus with cleaning rod and bore condition VG+, bright with strong rifling. Superb example of a 19th Century Canadian military issued rifle during a quickly changing time for firearms design.

Firearm has not been test fired or inspected by a gunsmith. All firearms and firearm parts are sold “As Is”. We do not clean firearm and recommend a thorough cleaning before use.