Lot 2160 ASSEMBLED MARTINI HENRY CADET SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Cal. 310 Cadet. NSN. Bbl. 25 3/8". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 600yds. Rifle appears to be an assembled piece with BSA Australian cadet bbl. & 1905 dated Citadel action. Right side of action has very faint Enfield arsenal markings with 1881 date. Bbl. has blued finish. Hardwood stock set with bottom mounted sling hardware including aftermarket rear stud. CONDITION: refinished stock has added varnish with loose fit, some light chipping, dings & handling marks. Action & nosecap have a dull gray appearance with scattered oxidation, edge wear, dings & some pitting. Bbl. retains 95% blue with some light oxidation, edge wear & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good plus bright bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28713/MJC). ANTIQUE. $400-600.
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