Martini Enfield Action Value
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Not nearly enough information.
Need condition of metal, internal and external at least, condition of wood, etc
The bores on rifles that weren't for ball, were often trashed by the use of BLANK ammunition.
What cartridge is it chambered for??
If your sure it's a Martini Enfeild, was it's original barrel for the 303 Brit. It should be. The extractor cut out will help you determine this, or of course if you still have the barrel.
Need condition of metal, internal and external at least, condition of wood, etc
The bores on rifles that weren't for ball, were often trashed by the use of BLANK ammunition.
What cartridge is it chambered for??
If your sure it's a Martini Enfeild, was it's original barrel for the 303 Brit. It should be. The extractor cut out will help you determine this, or of course if you still have the barrel.
Couple of hundred, not much more. Make a great base for a a single shot sporter.
Martini actions are strong.
I have a similar action, chambered for 7x65R, custom of course. Very accurate platform, that's under appreciated.
Martini actions are strong.
I have a similar action, chambered for 7x65R, custom of course. Very accurate platform, that's under appreciated.
The barrel clocking is the same as a #1 Mk. III / #1 Mk. III*, or 180 degrees from a #4 or #5.
Then source a barrel rib, a cape sight, a hooded, banded flip-up night bead front sight, engraving, stocking, horn fore-end & pistol-grip cap (or even better, a trap grip cap), then a case with accessories and you'll be good to go!
Said one who's been down that road before.
Mine aren't nearly that intricate.
I have close to a dozen Martini type rifles, chambered in military stocked, 577-450/303Brit (enfield/Metford rifling), 357Maximum,7x65R, 225Win, 218Bee, 30-40Krag etc.
Three are in various stages of the build from all parts gathered to needing stocks.
The 30-40Krag has a .308 bore and it's a very accurate, nice handling rifle.
Martini type platforms aren't for everyone. Some folks find them to be awkward and clumsy. You either love them or you don't.
They're a very stable platform and stock fit is extremely important. Fitting scopes can be a real chore, if you don't want to drill and tap the side of the receiver.
Making up custom barrel fittings to accept scopes can be tedious at best.
Getting a rib fitted, expensive, so are the express sights. Not only that, if the job isn't done properly?????????
I really like Martini type rifles.
I sold a Swiss custom made, traditionally stocked for off hand shooting, Scheutzen rifle, chambered for 8x46R and fitted with beautiful, adjustalbe rear tang mounted sights and an enclosed front sight.
I miss that rifle but my eyes, even with glasses could no longer do the rifle justice at the range.
The fellow that is taking care of it now, has it displayed in his den and never intends to shoot it.
I have close to a dozen Martini type rifles, chambered in military stocked, 577-450/303Brit (enfield/Metford rifling), 357Maximum,7x65R, 225Win, 218Bee, 30-40Krag etc.
Three are in various stages of the build from all parts gathered to needing stocks.
The 30-40Krag has a .308 bore and it's a very accurate, nice handling rifle.
Martini type platforms aren't for everyone. Some folks find them to be awkward and clumsy. You either love them or you don't.
They're a very stable platform and stock fit is extremely important. Fitting scopes can be a real chore, if you don't want to drill and tap the side of the receiver.
Making up custom barrel fittings to accept scopes can be tedious at best.
Getting a rib fitted, expensive, so are the express sights. Not only that, if the job isn't done properly?????????
I really like Martini type rifles.
I sold a Swiss custom made, traditionally stocked for off hand shooting, Scheutzen rifle, chambered for 8x46R and fitted with beautiful, adjustalbe rear tang mounted sights and an enclosed front sight.
I miss that rifle but my eyes, even with glasses could no longer do the rifle justice at the range.
The fellow that is taking care of it now, has it displayed in his den and never intends to shoot it.
- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
need better pictures
that appears to be converted to an ME Martini Enfield, AC - Artillery Carbine
what are the markings on the other side
that appears to be converted to an ME Martini Enfield, AC - Artillery Carbine
what are the markings on the other side
Mine was only $2.00 - at the very tail end of a small auction in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba in the summer of 1972. Got a nice fringed tanned moose hide carbine scabbard at same auction for the same price. Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time!
- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
Ok nice picture.
Price... based on what I have seen at auction in the last year $150 - $200, its a little more then a basic Martini action because it should have the smaller 303 firing pin and 303 extractor.
good starting point for a build.
I got a Mk III action complete with a Cno7 barrel (loose) for $200 3 years ago.
Price... based on what I have seen at auction in the last year $150 - $200, its a little more then a basic Martini action because it should have the smaller 303 firing pin and 303 extractor.
good starting point for a build.
I got a Mk III action complete with a Cno7 barrel (loose) for $200 3 years ago.
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- Location
- the chesterfield
In 1967, I unpacked a half dozen crates of those. They came directly to the warehouse from the UK, via the Panama Canal, along with a few tractor trailer loads of other firearms related stuff.
Some of them were made up with Long Lee fore ends.
I kept one for myself and intended to hang onto it, but a nasty divorce settlement forced the sale of that rifle.
It was a great rifle for offhand shooting
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