^Lot 2156 NSW CADET MARKED MARTINI HENRY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Cal. 310 Cadet. S# 5476. Bbl. 25 1/4". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 700yds. Right side of frame has "NSW/PUBLIC SCHOOL CADET FORCE" marking for New South Wales Cadets. Left side of frame has triangle with Westley Richards marking. Bbl. top has triangle marking. Bbl. has "N.S.W. S.G" & Westley Richards markings with varied British proofs. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels. Right side of butt has "N.S.W./C.F./W.R.-1530" markings. CONDITION: stock set shows a plugged hole ahead of rear swivel, a few moderate gouges, some finish loss, a small crack at bottom of toe, scattered dings, handling marks & scratches. Metal retains 40% original blue with overall fading to gray, some light pitting along woodline, scattered oxidation, handling marks & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Good plus bright bore with some light pitting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (25-6515/MJC). CURIO. $700-1,100.