Lot 633:
Enfield Martini-Henry Mark II Falling Block Rifle .577/450 with 33 Inch Barrel Antique
Sold for: $600
Description
This is a British military service rifle, specifically a Martini-Henry Mark II pattern chambered for the .577/450 cartridge. It is configured with a falling-block action and a full-length wooden stock characteristic of the late 19th-century service configuration. The round barrel is approximately 33 inches long and is secured to the forend by two steel barrel bands. Key markings include the right side of the receiver which is stamped with a crown over the monogram V.R for Victoria Regina, above ENFIELD / 1873, a broad arrow acceptance mark, and the Roman numeral II. The barrel shank and receiver feature numerous British military proof marks, including crossed flags and various crown-over-letter stamps. The two-piece wooden furniture displays a dark, aged patina with the buttstock featuring a circular storekeeper’s cartouche clearly marked KOLKATA around a central numeral 2, indicating service in colonial India. The rifle is equipped with a ladder-style rear sight, a blade front sight, two sling swivels, and a metal cleaning rod. The steel buttplate is marked with the alphanumeric X4 in black paint. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces have transitioned to a mottled gray patina with scattered areas of light oxidation and surface pitting throughout, particularly on the barrel and receiver housing. The stamped markings remain largely crisp and legible. The wooden stock and forend exhibit heavy wear consistent with long-term military service, characterized by numerous small dings, scratches, and a dark, weathered patina. The action appears to function mechanically, though we have not function-tested this firearm. The bore was not inspected. The cleaning rod shows surface oxidation. Overall, the rifle presents as an honest, service-worn example of a Victorian-era colonial rifle.
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