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Boer War Era, South African Republic (ZAR) Martini Henry 577x 450 Obsolete Calibre Military Rifle. Sn - 19778 Prior to the Boer War, British gun makers including Westley Richards & Co, sold private contract shipments of their Martini Action 577 x 450 Calibre Rifles to the Boer, South African Republic (ZAR or Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek). The stopping Power of the large Martini 577x 450 round, simplicity of the Martini Action were favoured by the Dutch farmers. During the Boer War the weapons were used by South African Republic (ZAR) and Orange free State (OVS) forces against the British Army in most of the Major Battles. This Martini Henry carries no other identification marks except for British proof marks to the barrel and breach. The gun has all original metalwork and wood furniture which has even patina throughout. The wood has the usual knocks bumps and bruises to be expected of a weapon from this era. The gun is complete with block and blade fore sight, flip up 1,400 yard ladder rear sight, sling swivels & bayonet lug. The left hand side of the frame has been stamped in large letters ZAR over the number 5066. The right hand side of the breach and barrel have British proof marks. The trigger guards sling swivel is not the normal screw fixing type but a one piece clip in one. It retains its cleaning rod.. The rifles loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare historic Boer War era piece includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 19778 £1,495.00
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