Lot Essay
Until sold out of service this rifle was used by the New South Wales Engineers
Details
A .450/.577 MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE MKIII
With 84 cm. (33 in.) seven groove rifled barrel, sighted to 1300 yards, action marked 'VR' crowned 'BSA & MCo 1886', bayonet boss, steel cleaning rod, sling swivels and leather sling, the stock stamped 'NSW E 5097 97'
125.5 cm. (49 1/4 in.)
With 84 cm. (33 in.) seven groove rifled barrel, sighted to 1300 yards, action marked 'VR' crowned 'BSA & MCo 1886', bayonet boss, steel cleaning rod, sling swivels and leather sling, the stock stamped 'NSW E 5097 97'
125.5 cm. (49 1/4 in.)
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