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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Martini Henry peep sight? Oct 13^th, 2016 at 10:15pm	Print Post
	Does anyone know of a reasonably available peep sight that will work on a Martini Henry? I know there are a couple of originals that are like golden hens' teeth, but I'm hoping for a solution that's a bit more frugal and a bit more expedient. I'd prefer not to do anything terrible to this nice original rifle. I just can't enjoy it much with the original open rear and my not-so-youthful eyes. Any un-tested ideas for solving this problem would also be welcome. Thanks as always for your attention and wisdom.


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oldman46 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 424 Joined: Sep 21^st, 2016	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #1 - Oct 13^th, 2016 at 11:39pm	Print Post
	What model is your martini?. 22rf or centerfire?. There are a few sights made by parker hale that will fit some of the 22 rimfires and if a centerfire rifle that was a rimfire converted to centerfire you could still use some of the parker hale sights. Would need more information to help with answers.Pics would be a great help also. Frank


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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #2 - Oct 13^th, 2016 at 11:57pm	Print Post
	MKIV 577-450 Martini Henry long lever, made at Enfield in1877


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Bad_Ass_Wallace Full Member Offline Posts: 150 Location: Kingaroy, Australia Joined: Jul 29^th, 2005	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #3 - Oct 14^th, 2016 at 4:05pm	Print Post
	The neatest fitting is the original Meus aperature sight which occasionally turn up at gunshows. No drilling or tapping so won't ruin a valuable collector piece. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) It is fixed by two screws, one replaces the breech block pivot and the other the extractor pivot pin and has a lock nut. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) When finished for the day, the sight folds down the side of the action (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16022 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #4 - Oct 14^th, 2016 at 8:03pm	Print Post
	That Meus sight looks like it might fall into the "golden hen's teeth" category here in the states!

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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #5 - Oct 14^th, 2016 at 11:29pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Oct 14^th, 2016 at 8:03pm: That Meus sight looks like it might fall into the "golden hen's teeth" category here in the states! Indeed. On the other hand, it's mounting bracket looks like a possible way to mount all sorts of readily available receiver sights to the rifle. I knew asking here would get me on my way. Thanks guys!


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oldman46 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 424 Joined: Sep 21^st, 2016	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #6 - Oct 14^th, 2016 at 11:51pm	Print Post
	BAW, you must be physic as soon as I saw Marlene's reply I had thought of a Meus sight as one of the answers. But if I may suggest to Marlene she may want to look on Gary Fellers web page ( google is your friend) and see what he may have for the martini. That and check ebay or gunbroker also. That or check with creedmore sports and see what type of adaptors they sell for the redfield sights. Might have to get the backside of the adaptor machined flat to fit the martini but there are a bunch of redfield sights that the adaptor will fit. Frank


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Bad_Ass_Wallace Full Member Offline Posts: 150 Location: Kingaroy, Australia Joined: Jul 29^th, 2005	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #7 - Oct 15^th, 2016 at 2:40am	Print Post
	There are many variations of the way the sight is mounted (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'm presently building a brass version in the workshop from various parts (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3545 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #8 - Oct 15^th, 2016 at 1:57pm	Print Post
	BAW, those are pretty cool sights- not seen up here mostly. But, I hope that your are psychic, and not physic- that might make things unpleasant for you and those around you.


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Bad_Ass_Wallace Full Member Offline Posts: 150 Location: Kingaroy, Australia Joined: Jul 29^th, 2005	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #9 - Oct 15^th, 2016 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	Here is an idea for a very simple home made sight. You could adapt to be as simple of complicated as you feel capable. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #10 - Oct 16^th, 2016 at 1:34pm	Print Post
	Thanks BAW, I think I'll be doing something very much like that, but perhaps hardware that's a hair prettier, if I can manage it.


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #11 - Oct 16^th, 2016 at 5:12pm	Print Post
	If you mount a bracket on the side of the action you can put any side mounted sight on the rifle. Mine happens to have a Hammerli on it.


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fallingblock ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 633 Location: Wisconsin Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #12 - Oct 16^th, 2016 at 5:43pm	Print Post
	Here is an easy to make universal sight holder the block is held i place by making a new longer pivot pin and the sight is just screwed to the block. Cheers, Laurie (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #13 - Oct 16^th, 2016 at 5:44pm	Print Post
	Long Range, would you be able to post a picture that shows more clearly how the mount attaches to the receiver?


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: Martini Henry peep sight? Reply #14 - Oct 16^th, 2016 at 7:49pm	Print Post
	I can post the picture late tomorrow. Actually it is quite simple. There are two holes drilled and tapped into the side of the receiver. The screws are short and have fine threads. The rifle is chambered for the 32-40. It is a beautiful barrel, inside and out.
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