Lot Essay
Until sold out of service this rifle was used by the New South Wales Naval Brigade
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 1885', bayonet boss, steel cleaning rod, sling swivels, the stock double struck 'unserviceable' and 'NSW NB 127', Ordnance marks
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 1885', bayonet boss, steel cleaning rod, sling swivels, the stock double struck 'unserviceable' and 'NSW NB 127', Ordnance marks
125.5 cm. (49 1/4 in.)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.