Lot #116 - Indian Khyber Martini Henry Trophy Rifle
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2012 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:116
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Lot Description:Indian Khyber Martini Henry Trophy Rifle
450 Cal; std barrel length & front & rear sights; action marked ENFIELD 1881 II; std type proof marks to receiver & barrel; p. bore; g. profiles & clear markings; dark grey patina to barrel, receiver & fittings; g. stock with minor bruises & scratches; presentation plaque on rhs of butt reads, CAPTURED ON THE SCENE OF THE FIGHT NEAR MIRANSHAH ON 26TH MARCH 1915 & PRESENTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL V.FANE CB BY ALL RANKS OF THE NORTH WAZIRISTAN MILITIA; all complete with swivels & rod; gwo & cond. An exc & very well made copy by the Khyber Pass gunsmiths of the period. -
Estimate:A$900 - 1,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.