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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #15 - Oct 8^th, 2005 at 9:50pm	Print Post
	I'm working now with a Ruger No. 3 and a Peabody Martini with the secondary sear, but for several years I shot a Martini 12/15 in .357 Max with breechseated bullets. I think the small action would work just as well with .32 Miller, or the cartridge I'm trying with the Ruger, .30 caliber 32-20. Send a message with your email and I'll get back at you with photos. I breechseat both Martini rifles by means of a lug on the side of the action and a plate with a linked lever pushing a plugged case. David Montezuma, IA

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MartiniBelgian Ex Member	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #16 - Oct 9^th, 2005 at 3:24pm	Print Post
	Glenn, These are rare - but they can be found. However, usually even the seller isn't really aware of this. And David Kaiser (38-cal) has also already answered with what he is using, so.... I also do believe that for breechseating, a 12/15 action would be amply suffcient in the case of the .32 Miller, and the action itself would have no problems whatsoever to cope with the pressure. Then again, there is what is commonly called "rocking horse sht", but if you're lucky... (You need to Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) And an action picture: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) This is a Francotte action with a set-trigger, the 'setting' trigger reversed. Used by a Swiss 'smith to make up a rifle in - of all calibers - 38-40. But he also used a nice piece of timber... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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marlinguy Ex Member Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater!	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #17 - Oct 9^th, 2005 at 6:30pm	Print Post
	Martini Belgian, Those are both gorgeous Martinis! I bet they shoot as good as they look too!

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MartiniBelgian Ex Member	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #18 - Oct 10^th, 2005 at 5:21am	Print Post
	Marlinguy, as usual, it is above all a 'nut behind' issue... But at least I look good on the range!


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7547 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #19 - Oct 10^th, 2005 at 9:50am	Print Post
	Martini Belgian I used to shoot smallbore with a Sydney Australia Club. Because of Aussie Firearms regulations they had to store club rifles disabled. They kept the rimfire BSA Martinis in a safe and the trigger groups in a seperate safe. What I thought was strange was they did not match up the triggers with any particular gun. Just put one in and shot a match. This alway gave me a little negative feel about the rifles and actions. But I guess it all depends on the specific. Yours have real nice looking triggers. Boats


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MartiniBelgian Ex Member	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #20 - Oct 10^th, 2005 at 1:38pm	Print Post
	Boats, Maybe I should give the innards a try in either the .30-20 or .22 Hornet BSA's... Also CF small-action Martini's. I do know, however, that on the Martini-Enfield I can interchange breechblocks without any problem whatsoever (I have 2, so...). Who knows, maybe the Francotte will fit in the BSA receiver. Mind you, externally, there are subtle difference though, with the Francotte receiver being a more complex shape. And those Francotte innards - really a joy to look at! I wish modern rifles were alse finished the same way... Also, unset the trigger is quite nice already. And set, well - it shoots like a decent set trigger. Mind you, it isn't a 4-lever one, but more than nice enough as such. Only the rifle is a bit of a mistery - schuetzen buttplate, but quite slim wood - and very lightweight indeed, with a long and skinny barrel. Open sights too, non-windage adjustable, with a step-type elevator. Maybe it used to be a hunting rifle? I do have to size the bullets to .394, as a standard .40 is too big. But the little rifle is worth the effort.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7547 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #21 - Oct 10^th, 2005 at 8:23pm	Print Post
	It's a real nice set up and has the advantage of not being just like all the others on the firing line. Boats


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Ed_Tilford Ex Member	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #22 - Oct 11^th, 2005 at 11:05am	Print Post
	Cyle can be reached through Paulette Kok at 605-347-4686 ext. 301. I am the guy who has waited over two years for a Model F. I shot one (Jim Luke's) at a match in Wis. Only took ten shots because I had just had my knee replaced and it was difficult to focus. Shot a 242. Ed Tilford


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MartiniBelgian Ex Member	Re: Rifle Recipe Reply #23 - Oct 11^th, 2005 at 1:49pm	Print Post
	Boats, exactly my opinion - I actually do most (if not all) of my shooting with Martini's, with a preference for the special ones - like the little rifle. Put another way, my limited funds don't allow me to expand the collecting - but every rifle I purchase, will be shot - like this Swinburn african hunting rifle. (Yes, the Swinburn is a Martini variant, so it belongs in the collection - or so I keep telling myself ) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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