^Lot 259 Enfield Martini-Henry Mark III .577 Cal

British military lever-operated breech loading single shot service rifle chambered for the .577-450 Martini-Henry cartridge, manufactured circa 1882. Features a blued finish with a 33" barrel, fixed blade front sight, graduated rear sight, two barrel bands with bayonet lug on front band, metal forend cap, cleaning rod, serrated trigger, cocked indicator, white leather sling, full length smooth wood forend, and straight grip shoulder stock with stippled metal buttplate. Includes bayonet and scabbard. Marked '[crown]/VR, Enfield/82, III/1, on the right side of the receiver and 'Enfield circular cartouche III/1' on the shoulder stock. Rifle exhibits a mostly aged brown patina showing traces of its original bright blued finish in protected areas. Action performs well, bore is very good+ and the wood stock is very good with a couple of small gouges. Condition is NRA Very Good+ ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection