Martini-Enfield Problem

[Smitticus]

Hey Guys,

I also posted this in the Milsurp forum, but thought you esteemed gentlemen of the antique persuasion might also be able to (better) help me out...

A while back I purchased a Martini-Enfield which was barrel stamped for .303. I never even used it once, it just sat in my safe so I tried to find it a new home. They guy who bought has since told me that he's having difficulty getting a round to chamber because the "ramp is too low" I suggested making sure the lever is fully open and maybe lubricating the firearm a bit. When I sold the firearm I stated that I had never used it myself but I don't want to leave him hanging because I care about doing the right thing. Do you wise CGN members have any advice I could pass on to him?

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Thanks

 

[oldstarfire]

Um, pointy end first??
Based on the pic, it may be a rifle converted from 577/450MH and the block was left at the original height.
Or the lever is all the way down in the extract/eject mode, which lowers the block.

 

[vagrantviking]

You want a Martini that's a pain to load!? Chamber a full-size action for 22k hornet then mount a scope over the opening.

It's been a while since I've played with one in 303 but it seems to me oldstarfire might be right that in the picture the lever is being held open past the neutral position.