October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
Scarce and sought after Enfield No 2 British Military revolver, all matching, production beginning in early 1880, most used by Canadian Service, this example in a retailer type presentation case with 20 dummy cartridges, oiler, and cleaning implements. Standard configuration Enfield No 2, made from 1880-1889, with 5.75” barrel having fixed front and grooved rear sights. Latched top break opening with unique extraction set to selectively release only the fired cases. Cylinder has chambers individually loaded through the loading gate on the right side. Full serial number under barrel lug. Left frame with small broad arrow surmounting "WD". Usual British proofing adjacent to each chamber. Checkered grips. Brass ownership plaque marked "13" mounted at rear. Large fixed lanyard ring on grip cap. Presented in typical English retailer case with brass reinforced corners and pair of recessed latches. Dark blue felt lining. Compartmentalized for 20 dummy cartridges, oil bottle, and cleaning implements that include rod with removable slotted brass tip and screwdriver. CONDITION: Revolver retains approximately 50-60% original arsenal finish with very superficial etching. Generally bright bore with etching as one might expect from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics with very slight wobble on full lock up as typical for this model. Near excellent retailer case with very good accessories. A large and unusual revolver, antique, sure to interest any collector of Canadian and military design revolvers, even better in its presentation case!