Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1883 and that they supplied a spare 10in. barrel for it in 1894
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A MARTINI PATENT .380 (SMOOTH OVAL BORE) ROOK-RIFLE BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 7210
Cocking-indicator, manual side-safe, blued finish, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrel with matt top and open-sights
Weight: 5lb. 8oz., 14½in. pull, 26¾in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Cocking-indicator, manual side-safe, blued finish, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrel with matt top and open-sights
Weight: 5lb. 8oz., 14½in. pull, 26¾in. barrel, Black Powder proof