Martini Henry British, Victorian, Volunteer, Martini Henry Mark III .577x .450 Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Service Rifle. Sn - 23199 Single Shot Obsolete Rifle

This is a nice condition British Volunteer pattern .577x .450 Martini Henry, Mark III service rifle pattern. The rifle although carries no manufacturers marks, the rifle carries Birmingham proof marks The rifle is in very good condition with a block and blade fore sight, flip up ladder rear sight, steel butt plate, small cocking indicator and both sling swivels which are fitted by a white leather sling. The rifle measures 49 inches long with a 33 inch steel barrel which retains most of its original blued surface finish. The walnut stock and fore end are in excellent condition with only minor marks. The rifling is in near mint condition and is well defined. The breech retains much of its original blued finish and the breech block has a nice smooth polished finish. The rifles cocking and firing actions work crisply. See Section D, Martini arms, RB 97 on page 19 in the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23199