Fine Modern & Antique Guns - April 2026 : Sale A0426 Lot 768
A .577/.450 (M/H) MARTINI-HENRY MARK IV TYPE 'C' SERVICE RIFLE, no visible serial number, with P1887 bayonet,

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A .577/.450 (M/H) MARTINI-HENRY MARK IV TYPE 'C' SERVICE RIFLE, no visible serial number, with P1887 bayonet,
dated 1886, with 32 1/4in. sighted barrel stamped 'NEP / NS' (for Nepalese Native Service) on left under the rear sight, Broad Arrow, inspection and proof-marks stamped in front of receiver, tilting block action, receiver with inspection and proof marks, bridge with 'F' (Firozpur Arsenal) and 'sold-out-of-service' marks, right side with crown over 'V.R. / ENFIELD.' / 1886. / lock-viewer's mark / 'IV / 1' plus 'sold-out-of-service' mark, walnut full stock, (chipped where butt meets the receiver), strong butt markings, including Enfield and Firozpur Arsenal roundels, plus '08 / 1908' and Nepalese unit markings, long lever, many parts with Broad Arrow, inspection mark and 'E-M' (for Enfield-Martini, being the donor rifle) stamps, complete with sling swivels and cleaning rod, plus a Pattern 1887 Mark IV sword bayonet without scabbard




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Estimate £600-800

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament