Martini actions in different calibers

[tokguy]

I've an old Martini-Enfield truck gun in 303 br.
It's awesome. I was walking my dog the other day; think big...dog and walk. A European Great Pyrene on about a 2 mile walk through the creekline and hills etc. Took the M-E because it's short light and handy.
As I got done I got to thinking; this gun would be awesome in a 44 magnum. Or a 20 gauge or a 45-70...and so on.
One needs not worry about bolt faces and whether the next round's rim will fit as the extractor is on the breech.
People buy those POS break opens because they can have multiple calibers.
Why can't someone figure out how to do a quick change bbl on a Martini action. Interrupted threads like a Win take-down.
I'd sign up for one in a heartbeat compared to those nasty NEA break opens; they have no panache compared to a Martini IMO.
Anyone else think so?

 

[HeadDamage]

I like the idea, I've got two original large frame and a small frame martini here but I wouldn't want to mess them up to do it.

 

[David K]

.... It's been done with a "Take Down" version in .22LR, so one, would in theory at least, be possible with interchangeable Barrels ( as long as the extractor and Firing pin/ bolt face remain the same ) in larger Calibers. ...... Cost, I imagine would be astronomical ! ....... I wonder if Ruger has looked into the idea of interchangeable barrels with their No1 Rifle ? ...... David K

 

[Mark-II]

I'd just be thrilled to see newly made (and affordable) rifles built on the Martini action, take down or otherwise.

 

[David K]

.... Next trip to Australia,I'll have to make the effort,and see if I can pick up one of the SPORTCO Martinis in .22 Hornet ( or for that matter even 218 Bee ) ... There was a reason why the Martinis were so popular as the basis for Target rifles !

 

[bronco_mudder]

There were take down rook rifles and 22 rimfires built on the small frame Martini's, as well as take down 12 guage shotguns on a larger frame.