2306 EGYPTIAN CITADEL MARTINI HENRY RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 13:28UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal. 303 British. NSN. Bbl. 30". Left side of receiver is marked w/ a star and crescent moon over "CITADEL" w/ an indiscernible 1900's date. Right side of receiver is marked w/ a faint "II" British ordnance stamp. The Egyptians assembled Martini Henry rifles using British parts in the early 20th century. Left side of Bbl. is marked w/ British Nitro proofs. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Blade front sight. Front band w/ bayonet lug and stacking hook. Bottom mounted sling swivels. Brass disc w/ Arabic markings. Hardwood stock set. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Martini Henry socket bayonet & scabbard. Bayonet has Arabic markings on the blade & scabbard shows British "WD" broad arrow marking. Blade is dulling to a gray patina w/ a couple patches of dings, scattered oxidation staining & scratches. Scabbard shows scattered flaking on leather & oxidation on brass parts. CONDITION: sanded hardwood stock set shows added finish, an armorer patch repair behind receiver & some handling marks. Metal shows old touch blue w/ overall fading to gray, some old light pitting on receiver & oxidation on triggerguard. Fair bore showing light pitting & frosting. (22-2363/MJC). CURIO. $300-400.