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Shooter Ex Member	I want a Martini Jan 5^th, 2006 at 6:19pm	Print Post
	I would like to have one to plink with for low dollars. What advice would you guys offer? Would rather have a calibre smaller than 577/.450. Prehaps .303. I guess I've been reading too much Kipling. Best, Mike Central Va.


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marlinguy Ex Member Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater!	Re: I want a Martini Reply #1 - Jan 5^th, 2006 at 8:31pm	Print Post
	Are you looking for a large frame Martini Henry, or just a Martini? If it's just the Martini action you desire, I'd go fr a Cadet, 12, 15, or International in .22LR.

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MartiniBelgian Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #2 - Jan 6^th, 2006 at 6:48am	Print Post
	Granted, a 577-450 does cost quite a lot to get shooting - and it uses lots of powder and lead, cases are expensive. OTOH, it is the kind of 'plinking' experience where you leave with a huge grin from ear to ear, and all people around with their mouths wide open... NOTHING about shooting 577-450 is cheap (cases, dies,...), but it really is worthwhile. Of course, there were also the .303 Martini-Enfields which are cheaper, and then a multitude of small-actioned Martini's. If you would want something both authentic colelctor and a nice shooter that doesn't break the bank, and reloading is no problem, then get a BSA .310 Cadet. Case conversion is easy, the bullet mould is available, and the little rifles are surprisingly accurate. What's more, these also have a steadily increasing collector value, but are still relatively affordable. OTOH, you will be shooting a boys' rifle...


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Shooter Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #3 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 2:41pm	Print Post
	I don't mind shooting a boy's rifle, I'm a boy at heart. I like the kangaroo too. I have .303 dies and brass so that should enter into it. I like the Enfield carbines. A cadet would be hard to pass up. Best, Mike Central Va.


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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: I want a Martini Reply #4 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 5:44pm	Print Post
	We will be running a new article on the cadet actioned Martinis in an upcoming ASSRJ issue. Not the "next" one (the Nov/Dec 05 issue) that is currently at the printer as I write this, but the following one (jan/feb 06)---we ARE trying to catch up. It will be by our own Ed Martini-man" Cooksey

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B1acksmith Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: Maryland Joined: Apr 19^th, 2004	Re: I want a Martini Reply #5 - Feb 1^st, 2006 at 8:21pm	Print Post
	If he needs any pictures of various small frame Martinis (CF and RM), the guys over on the Martini Henry Forum can come up with about every version made. I have a 3 small frame CF ones my self.


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Brent Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #6 - Feb 2^nd, 2006 at 8:20am	Print Post
	Shooter, if .22s interest you, Thad Scott has a pile of them. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links); I thnk there are some other calibers mixed in there as well. I'm looking for the right .577-450 sporter myself (need an eland rifle)... Brent


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Shooter Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #7 - Feb 4^th, 2006 at 2:19pm	Print Post
	Thanks Brent, He does have few. I think I will hold out for Enfield rifled .303 carbine. I want to read the next issue of the journal before I leap. I usually buy in haste and repent at my leasure, but I'm trying to do better. Best, Mike Central Va.


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Dale53 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 810 Location: Southwestern Ohio Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: I want a Martini Reply #8 - Feb 4^th, 2006 at 5:27pm	Print Post
	Shooter: >>>but I'm trying to do better.<<< Why should you be any better than the rest of us? Dale53


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DoubleD Oldtimer Offline Posts: 635 Location: Cut Bank Joined: Feb 14^th, 2006	Re: I want a Martini Reply #9 - Mar 3^rd, 2006 at 9:02am	Print Post
	Let me give you some words of discouragment. Good clean 303's are the hardest of all the big Martini's to find. Don't get me wrong. You can find the 303 ME's quite readily, but the bores are sewer pipe material. If you find one with a good bore jump on it. If you find some one offering one with a good bore be sure and set an exam period before buying. DD

	Douglas, Ret.
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martininut Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #10 - Mar 3^rd, 2006 at 11:47pm	Print Post
	Douglas, I guess I shouldnt show him the pics of my darn near mint Martini Enfield Rifle, you know the Mark I converted to Mark II with the checkered butt plate....the one that is locked up in Fort Knox As for the carbines, now that is a man's gun......that little sucker kicks like an Army mule!!!!


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Shooter Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #11 - Mar 4^th, 2006 at 8:56am	Print Post
	Thanks for the dicouraging words. The game's a-foot! I've learned I want Enfield rifling. Recoil won't bother me as I'll shoot cast bullets with a dab of unique. Best, Mike


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DoubleD Oldtimer Offline Posts: 635 Location: Cut Bank Joined: Feb 14^th, 2006	Re: I want a Martini Reply #12 - Mar 4^th, 2006 at 11:30pm	Print Post
	Quote: Douglas, As for the carbines, now that is a man's gun......that little sucker kicks like an Army mule!!!! Sidebar here: Craig is talking about 303 Carbines, not the 577/450 Carbine.....I wonder what he is going to call recoil of 577/450 Carbine the stomp of the elephant...these kids! I am going to make it a special point to find Craig a very nice Adult size Martini while I am done in RSA the next two years. We are going to graduate him to big bore!!

	Douglas, Ret.
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Cknerr Ex Member	Re: I want a Martini Reply #13 - Mar 16^th, 2006 at 1:15pm	Print Post
	There is a company here in Atlanta that cleaned out a cache of old weapons in Nepal. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Some are Martini, and of course a bunch of other flavors too. They seem to be reasonable prices. Don't know a thing about them, except for an articles in the NRA Riflemen. They say they are the genuine article... and they have the big calibers you where talking about. Most of the rifles are in very good condition with many having little or no signs of ever being fired. If you pick one of those up. PLEASE leave a post about it. I am interested, just never find the time to go there and look. Good luck, Chris


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DoubleD Oldtimer Offline Posts: 635 Location: Cut Bank Joined: Feb 14^th, 2006	Re: I want a Martini Reply #14 - Mar 17^th, 2006 at 3:14pm	Print Post
	I have been hearing rumbles that IMA/Atlanta Cutlery may have mixed in with all the 577/450 some ME...303's. If they do and they are anything like the 577/450's they will have immaculate bores. What a find if true!!! Mean while to help you find the Martini of your dreams here is a link to my [url=http://www.martinihenry.com/links.htm][u][color=blue]Martini Resource list[/color][/u] [/url]

	Douglas, Ret.
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