It started out as a MkI in 1873 and was subsequently upgraded to a MkII. In 1900 it was converted to .303.
I don't have a full photo but these show that she is pretty good condition, the seller says the bore is excellent.
A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
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A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
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Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
Oh yeah -- now that baby has some character!
Let us know how she shoots.
Let us know how she shoots.
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Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
I had one of these in carbine form many years ago. It was "lively" with full-bore hunting ammo, and fun with black powder and cast, although it fouled quickly with the latter propellant.
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Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
Oh boy! That will be a tack driver I'm sure & really a ton of fun!
OK I'm off to clean the drool off the K/B
OK I'm off to clean the drool off the K/B
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Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
What loads do you plan to shoot in it?Is it able to handle the Mk 7 303 loads?
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Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
From what I've read they're able to handle MK VII loads but I'll start out with what's available on my gun shop shelves.
At present it's still with my dealer waiting to be licensed, a lengthy process in Western Australia, unfortunately
At present it's still with my dealer waiting to be licensed, a lengthy process in Western Australia, unfortunately