June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018
(A) Enfield MKIV cal 577/450 dated 1887. Long lever with fine bore with strong rifling. Wood stocks are undersized but serviceable. Action is tight and operates properly.
(B) Enfield dated 1888 . Cal .303 British. Cavalry carbine believed to have seen service in South Africa. The name "JOHANN STYLES" is stamped on the top of the barrel as well as "MT DJS" on chamber. Gun is evenly aged and pitted. Stocks have been varnished at an earlier time. Bore is dark but usable. A great example of a British carbine that seen it all and done it all. Action operates properly.
(C) Commonwealth of Australia Cadet Martini. Chambered for the ,310 Cadet cartridge. 80% rust blue finish remains on barrel with thinning and loss at muzzle. Bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. Receiver is excellent with 90% blue finish with loss at edges and bottom. Wood stocks are fine with an additional coat of finish having been applied but no sanding and stocks are full sized. Action is tight and operates properly.
Barrel Length
33 - 1/8", 21 - 1/2", 25 - 1/8"
Caliber/Bore
577/450 .303 .310 Cadet
Manufacturer
Enfield, Enfield, B.S.A.
Model
1887, Martini Enfield, Australian Breechloader
Serial Number
2274, 13, 5864