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A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE CAVALRY CARBINE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1887, with 20 1/2in. sighted and proof-marked barrel with 'sold out of service' mark, falling block action, receiver with right side stamped with Queen's crown, 'ENFIELD / 1887 / viewer's mark / I. C. 1. / 2' with inspection and 'sold out of service' mark, bridge stamped 'S. X.' for Strengthened Extractor', full walnut stock, butt with 'BIRMINGHAM / WD / 1894' roundel and blank disc plus 'sold out of service' mark, barrel with later proof marks, refinished, receiver marks faint, rear sight with absent screw, stock heavily varnished, sight cover screws absent, cleaning rod a replacement, butt a probable replacement with filled losses around the butt-plate, 37 1/2in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE CAVALRY CARBINE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1887, with 20 1/2in. sighted and proof-marked barrel with 'sold out of service' mark, falling block action, receiver with right side stamped with Queen's crown, 'ENFIELD / 1887 / viewer's mark / I. C. 1. / 2' with inspection and 'sold out of service' mark, bridge stamped 'S. X.' for Strengthened Extractor', full walnut stock, butt with 'BIRMINGHAM / WD / 1894' roundel and blank disc plus 'sold out of service' mark, barrel with later proof marks, refinished, receiver marks faint, rear sight with absent screw, stock heavily varnished, sight cover screws absent, cleaning rod a replacement, butt a probable replacement with filled losses around the butt-plate, 37 1/2in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estimate 600 - 800 GBP
Starting price 600 GBP

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For sale on Monday 29 Jul - 09:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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