National Match MkIV MH .375FL 2 1/2 NE
I have been chasing a Mk IV Martini for several weeks via email.When I first started corresponding with the fellow, from the description he was providing it sounded like he had a trade rifle in .375...
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Scans didn't show anything but a MK IV. Leaving to go hunting in a hour will have pictures from the field.DD*********Age and treachery will triumph over youth and skill everytime
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Let's see if I can post a photo - these aren't very good - computer savy I ain't.JohnWell, that didn't work - looks like I need an personal e. I got to figure out how to get one now - this might take...
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Made around 1905 as well as I can determine. One of my favorite rifles!
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bpesteve,Beautiful rifle! Did you mention in the reloading area you had a bolt rifle in this caliber as well - what manufacturer? Also, can you tell me how you got the photo to publish here? I would...
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The other rifle was a Holland and Holland built on an 1893 Mannlicher action, the one using a projecting magazine requiring en-bloc clips. There are some moments of insanity that we all regret for...
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No animals were harmed...I fired three rounds to check the sights and set zero at 50 yards. That's all it took! The Martini 310 Cadet 2nd model rear sight works good in combination with the 17 A globe...
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DD, Sounds like a nice hunting trip, even if you didn't see any deer. Just getting out of the city and enjoying the country is enough for me most of the time. By the way, did you buy your rifle from a...
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Yes, I got the rifle on Gunsamerica...Nice guy and the General manager for Berretta's Sako-Tikka line of rifles.DD*********Age and treachery will triumph over youth and skill everytime
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Here's the pictures. First the scans.The globe front sightThe Martini Cadet rear sightThe action body and the Winchester barrel ring for a nocks form. Actually looks good on this rifle.Sighting in!...
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D WOW! I wouldn't touch it either !! DROOOOOLL! Nevada
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Hmm - I agree. Too nice to hacksaw! Seems like a good find to me (read the envy..). and maybe here the BSA rear sight is finally visible for not-too-young eyes (the problem with the cadet rifles)?
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I've been thinking that what this rifle needs is one of those classic Martini Henry peep sights, you know the ones that are hels on by the breech block split pin. Anyhbody know where I can get one.I...
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Been talking with Don in Calif. about that sight. Looks from the very fine photo of a .22 conversion at Collector's Firearms that it would not be too much trouble to make a base to take the No. 4...
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DD,Very, very, nice rifle! If this was the one on Gunsamerica, then you got a smokin deal. Did the seller say if this combination is really popular for the type of shooting he did? I wonder how much...
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He said he shot it in High power rifle. Those guys tend to run to Remington 700's and M-1 Garand and the battle rifles. His strings of rapid fire must have been interesting.The gunsmith who built this...
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Now, is the heresy?I didn't do the work. someone else did, but I fully approve.I don't know what this gun looked likd originally but there is some indication that this is an improvement over the...
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Doug,Unless an old, beat up, standard grade military rifle has a known, documented, historical connection, or it would grade good or better, it doesn't break my heart to see a well done sporterizing...
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Douglas,I think it all depends on the condition the gun comes to you in. If you get it, and it's a military arm in as-issued condition, then sporterizing it is bad karma. If you get it, and it's not...
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Yep, that's something to keep in mind. I know which rifle you speak of. That OVS carbine has a definite history.How did it come to be so corroded by what is obviously blood corrosion? It's condition...
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Oh my God! THAT is a beautiful rifle. Actually, so is the other one... Oh, no, another craving! Sincerely,Hobie"Duty is the rent you pay for life." The Queen Mother"Do your duty in all things. You can...
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