Thomas Turner Commerical Martini Henry

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Thomas Turner Commerical Martini Henry

  • Licensing Category: Antique
  • Maker: Martini
  • Model:
  • Caliber/Gauge: .577

  • Description:

    A commercial Martini-Henry 577/450 rifle built by Thomas Turner of Birmingham.  This example shows a bright very good plus bore with very strong rifling.  The barrel shows excellent original blue, the original sights and clear markings.  The receiver shows the engraver, Turner, name and address and light staining.  The left shows the Patt# 1555.  The action is very tight and sound .  The wood rates as very good plus with the Turner Roundel.  There are some gouge marks on the top edge of the butt on the left side.