#17 • Rare Martini Henry IC1 Carbine

Part of August Online Auction (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

.577/450 caliber, 21.5" barrel, S/N 09308.  Browned finish with two-band military stock.  Blade front sight with ladder rear sight.  Barrel marked throughout with proofs and War Department markings.  Left side of receiver marked with proofs and "THE BRAEDLIN ARMOURY Co.".  Right side of frame marked "[Victorian crown]/V.R/ENFIELD/1881" with broad arrow and model number.  Stock fitted with screws fo rear sight cover.  Steel ramrod. **Good to very good condition.  Nearly all of the blued finish has worn away with scattered oxidation.  Some dents and flaws to metal from field use.  Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes from age and use.  Action is functional.  Bore is moderately bright with some wear and visible rifling.** $500-$800