Lot 2152 MARTINI HENRY STYLE TRAINING RIFLE.
Cal. 297/230. S# 06739. Bbl. 27 3/4". Blade front sight with added white bead. Ladder rear sight graduated to 500yds. Bbl marked "H.G.MIOLEE & CO PRETORIA". Bbl. shank also has what appears to be two plugged holes. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling studs. Ramrod present. CONDITION: stock shows a 6 3/4" grain crack on right side of butt, scattered dings, handling marks & some light chipping in ramrod channel. Metal is an overall dull gray patina with scattered pitting, oxidation, traces of bluing, handling marks & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows scattered pitting patches with good rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (25-6517/MJC). CURIO. $500-800.
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