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Description & Condition |
CG Bonehill Martini Target Rifle
Caliber: . 22 LR.
Price: $1475
Inventory # 22_0131
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Martini lever
action single shot target rifle. The rifle was converted
to .22LR by C.G. Bonehill of Birmingham, as indicated
by markings on the left side of the receiver, "Converted
by C.G. Bonehill of Birmingham for the Society of Miniature Rifle
Clubs", and on the barrel, "C.G. Bonehill, Birmingham".
The chamber displays following markings, "Ammunition
.22" and "Guaranteed British A.A.B".
Both, the receiver and barrel displays British commercial
proof marks. Fading, original military markings are still
partially visible on the right side of the receiver. The rifle
features fixed front sights and Redfield aperture target
rear sight fitted to the left side of the receiver. Original,
military ramp and leaf rear sight is still on the barrel. Large
frame Martini action without a cocking indicator. Steel buttplate.
Two sling swivels. Blue finish on all metal parts. Original military
stocks. The rifle was manufactured without a safety. The chamber
displays a serial number. Both, the buttstock and the forestock
display, "DP" markings. The cleaning rod is
missing (most likely, removed during the conversion to .22).
CONDITION: Excellent. 90% of blue finish remaining on
metal. The balance is in white mixed with light patina. The metal
was refinished during the conversion, as indicated by fading
markings. Some roughness under the blue on the right side of
the receiver. The stocks show some handling marks and light dings.
No cracks in the wood. The bore is in excellent condition,
with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically the rifle is
in excellent condition as well. Strong action. All the
internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible
wear. Overall length: 46.25 inch. Barrel length: 30 inch. No
import stamps. Scarce Martini target rifle! Serial# 78XX.
Antique. |
BSA Martini Sporting Rifle
Caliber: . 22 LR.
Price: $675
Inventory # 22_0130
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce BSA manufactured
Martini lever action single shot sporting rifle. The rifle
features BSA No.19 tunnel target front sights and BSA
aperture rear sight fitted to the back of the receiver.
Small frame Martini action with a cocking indicator. Medium weight
target barrel. Steel buttplate. Two sling swivels. Blue/brown
finish on all metal parts. Half stock without a pistol grip.
Checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and on the forestock.
The upper part of the buttstock has six compartments for .22LR
rounds. The rifle was manufactured without a safety. The upper
part of the barrel displays following maker's markings, "The
Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ld. , England, Cartridge .22 Long Rifle"(fading).
The chamber displays a BSA logo "Three Stacked Rifles
over BSA" (fading). The same BSA logo with words,
"Trade Mark" is stamped on the left side of
the receiver (fading). The chamber also displays British commercial
proof marks and a serial number. CONDITION: Very good+ to
fine. 68-70% of blue/brown finish remaining on metal. The
balance is in white mixed with light patina. The metal was refinished
long time ago, as indicated by fading markings. The stocks show
some handling marks and light dings. Couple of hairline cracks
in the front part of the buttstock. Some kind of filling material
was used to cover a large ding in the lower part of the buttstock.
The checkering on the stocks is probably not factory original
and, most likely, was added later. The bore is in fine condition,
with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal
parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear.
Overall length: 40.50 inch. Barrel length: 25 inch. No import
stamps. Scarce BSA manufactured Martini sporting rifle! Serial#
139XX. |
Scarce Vickers Manufactured Martini Target Rifle
Caliber: . 22 LR.
Price: $975
Inventory # 22_0120
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Vickers manufactured
Martini lever action single shot target rifle. The rifle
features Parker Hale FS20 tunnel front sights and micro
adjustable BSA target rear sight fitted to the
back of the receiver. The green filter for the Parker Hale
front sight is hidden in the brass container attached to the
front/lower part of the forestock (please, pictures). The brass
container also displays Parker Hale markings. The rifle
still has original, adjustable Vickers rear sight. Heavy target
barrel. Light alloy buttplate. Two sling swivels. Blue finish
on the barrel. Case coloring on the receiver. Half stock without
the pistol grip. Heavy, target style forestock. The rifle was
manufactured without a safety. The upper part of the barrel displays
following maker's markings, "Made by Vickers Ltd. Westminster.
London. 22"Cartridge Long Rifle". The receiver
ring displays a patent number, British commercial proof marks
and a serial number. Very high quality of machining and metal
finish! CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of original finish remaining
on metal. Beautiful stock with almost no handling marks. Original
finish on wood and metal. No cracks in the wood. The bore
is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling.
Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well.
Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in
excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and
numbers are clearly visible on metal. Overall length: 41.25 inch.
Barrel length: 26.5 inch. No import stamps. Scarce Vickers
manufactured Martini target rifle in very collectible condition!
Serial# V21XX. |
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British Lee Enfield Mk. I Rifle with Parker Hale Mk.VII Target
Rear Sight
Caliber: . 303 Enfield
Price: $1375
Inventory # ler_0098
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DESCRIPTION: British Lee Enfield
Mk.I military rifle converted to target rifle. The rifle
comes with sophisticated Parker Hale Mk.VII target rear sight.
The barrel was shortened about an inch, most likely to restore
the crown. The handguard was either purposely removed, or was
lost. Manufactured by Sparkbrook in 1897, as stated on
the right side of the butt stock socket (antique!). The
model designation is stamped below the maker name and a date
on the right side of the butt stock socket: "L.E. I.".
Complete with a single shot cut off and long range dial
sight on the left side of the stock. The right side of the butt
stock displays fading cartouche and model designation
markings, "I". The chamber displays a large
letter "E" and issue markings, "P/N/3".
Ramp and leaf rear right. Original 10 round magazine.
Correct style brass butt plate with a trap (the brass cleaning
container is still in the buttstock). Correct style bolt with
safety lever. The cleaning rod and receiver dust cover are missing
(or were purposely removed). Some kind of the stacking hook was
inserted into the cleaning rod channel in the nosecap (please,
see pictures). CONDITION: Fine. 95% of original blue finish
remaining on metal. Blue is turning to brownish color in some
places. Couple of spots of light pitting on the barrel, behind
the rear sight (caused by moisture collected under the handguard,
which is typical for these rifles). The upper part of the buttstock
has a large chip just behind the socket (please, see pictures).
The right side of the forestock displays a small crack, caused
by the single shot cut off. Some handling marks and minor dings
are also present on the wood. All matching serial numbers.
The serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt.
There are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the
rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers
are original and they were not restamped. The bore is in very
good condition, with strong rifling. Very smooth action. All
the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with
no visible wear. No import markings. Interesting long Lee
Enfield target rifle! Antique. Serial# 199XX. |
Scarce New Zealand Lee Enfield Club Pattern Range Rifle
Caliber: . 303 Enfield
Price: $975
Inventory # ler_0071
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DESCRIPTION: This was
originally MLE Mk1 303 rifle which was consequently converted
to 'Range Rifle' or 'Club Pattern' configuration.
The rifle was shortened 4 inches to comply with the British Commonwealth
NRA rules after the SMLE was adopted in the early 1900s. Similar
rifle is pictured in 'The Lee Enfield Story" by Skennerton
on page 395. The right side of the butt socket is marked, "Royal
Crown, V.R., BSA & M Co. 1898 LE1*". Both, receiver
and buttstock displays New Zealand military property markings,
"N, Arrow, Z". Brass buttplate with a trapdoor
and armourer's "Sale Mark", "Arrow, S, Arrow"
("Serviceable when sold"). The same mark is also
present on the receiver. Heavy pattern BSA manufactured 25 inch
long barrel with "Stacked Rifle Logo" stamped
on the chamber. The cocking piece mounted safety. The long range
volley sights were removed from the rifle (both, front and rear),
as they were found useless for the Commonwealth NRA range shooting.
Complete with the receiver dust cover and magazine cut-off. The
nosecap does not have a provision for the cleaning rod (the cleaning
rod channel is still in the wood). The rifle is missing the magazine
retaining link to trigger guard. Mismatched serial number on
the bolt, as it is usually a case with range rifles. Overall
length of the rifle: 44.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+
to fine. 78% of blue finish remaining on metal. Some blue is
turning to brown color. The nosecap shows some light surface
rust. Solid stocks in original finish with usual handling marks,
light dings and scratches. One arsenal repair on the right side
of the buttstock, with a block of wood nicely replaced near the
socket (please, see pictures). An inch long chip has broken out
of the rear volley sight housing (on the left side of the forestock,
please see pictures). The handguard has a couple of hairline
cracks. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and
shiny rifling. Very smooth action. No import markings. Hard
to find example of an early British Commonwealth NRA target rifle.
Antique. Serial# 45XXJ. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield
Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 395). |
