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A RARE SOUTH AUSTRALIA .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK II SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1878, with 32 1/2 in. sighted barrel with inspection and proof-marks, receiver bridge stamped '615', receiver marked 'ENFIELD / 1878' plus 'S A / 565S / S' [being the State of South Australia registration marks applied on arrival from the UK; the 'S' indicating a short butt], butt a later replacement with roundel and stamped '5 / 1885', front sling swivel and clearing rod, heavily worn, metalwork stripped of finish, rear sight without ladder and 'V', missing rear sling swivel, butt an ill-fitting replacement, split with a crudely-made sling access, stock with heavy knocks and losses, action weak and loose, 49 1/2 in. overall length
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Estimate £300-500
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament