In dealing with Martini's I find it a lot less "stressful" to measure the receiver ring and fit the barrel to that. I suspect the Francotte Tenon might be metric, but is close to a inch pattern and I have always been able to fit using inch dimensions. If the action is a Francotte the barrel trenon wil be even smaller. I have found a good deal of variance in the length of receiver ring and some diameter differences. Early ones are clearly 55 degree Whitworth, later appear to be 60 degree. 710 x 1.090 x 14 V-tpi This tenon is always very uniform except in form. The other side has a large inlaid oval with gold figures of a hunter with dog and. A beautifully done gun with elaborate scroll engraving on one side of the frame. They had the exclusive rights to this patent until about 1900. If you have a question about the authenticity of one of these rifles, visit the Martini forum on or the Martini forum at The Greener action has a larger barrel tenon. SSR5 FRANCOTTE MARTINI SINGLE SHOT GOLD INLAID PARADOX BORE RIFLE This gun was manufactured by Holland & Holland. There have been failure reported, mainly in the knuckle seat.
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Model: 1895 Martini-Enfield Improved Version made for the Zuid Afrikaanshe Republiek (The Transvaal or South African Republic of the Boers, Under President Paul Kruger) Serial Number: WR99442 Year of Manufacture: 1897 Caliber. Warning however they are a great number of counterfeit Martini's and they should be avoided. LSB: 190402LH56 Make: Westly Richards had the rifles made by Auguste Francotte in Liege Belgium. Although it predates standardization, the MH-ME tenons and threads are very uniform and cutting to the dimension will fit most actions. I do not feel from the ones I have done that they are Whitworth-the pattern antidates standardization. I have never been able to clearly tell if the thread on these rifles are Whitworth or not. They are different.Ī real Martini Henry/Martini Enfield will be. Please see our legal page for more information.First you need to be sure its a Martini Henry and not a Greener Martini. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. He said also that Swiss alp troopers has used this rifle in the beginning of 20.
He told that the cartridge is rimfire type and case lenght is 30 mm. The seller told that the only markings in barrel are 'Frangonette B. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Here in Finland is for sale Francotte-made Martini-Henry rifle with mystery caliber. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. FOR SALE Original Item: The British made Martini-Henry socket bayonet wont. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). ORIGINAL NEPALESE SOCKET Bayonet for Gahendra and Francotte Rifles - 59.95. 450/577 Barrel Length: 33' Condition: Very good. cleaning rod suitable for the Mk.1 Martini Henry rifle. Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. ZAR WESTLEY RICHARDS MARTINI HENRY M1895 RIFLE Boer War 1898 Improved Version Martini-Henry rifle manufactured by Francotte in Belgium under contract by Westley Richards for the Boer Republic. Mk 1 Martini Henry Cleaning Rod (ML2) Ref: S685 Early type, M.H. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws.
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