^Lot 2270 MORRISON 25-20 BSA MARTINI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR

SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. S# 80170. Bbl. 26" heavy sporter barrel by Maine's premiere gunsmith, Bill Morrison. Barrel marked with his last operating address of Bradford, ME; originally in Bangor, ME. Mfg. in England and used for training purposes in Australia. BSA marks on left side of action plus right side has: "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA", "N.S.W." (New South Wales), and "32.230" where "32" references its caliber plus ".230" indicates the long version of the original .310 Cadet cartridge. Many were customized by gunsmiths to common US cartridges like this one. Standard original straight gripped stock with addition of Pachmayr white lined black rubber buttpad having basket weave pattern; 13 1/4" LOP. Shortened forend with hole through side likely for sling swivel or similar sling attachment method; original swivel on toe line of buttstock. Has English tang style target sight with BSA large target disc having multiple apertures. Front sight is Lyman No. 17A globe sight with insert of circle held center of its crosswires. In addition to various proofs (Australian, British and Morrison) it has a Kangaroo image over the chamber. CONDITION: good general appearance with added finish to stock set without being overly sanded. Barrel finish is good to very good with some light cleaned peppery oxidation. Receiver has high point wear and noticeable thinning of the serial number, but other markings are easily read. Rear sight is in the same condition as the receiver; front sight is near excellent as is bore. Not Curio due to alterations. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (25-5728/NW). MODERN. $450-600.