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Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:50 pm
by Chaspuss
I have just seen a windage adjustable rear sight for a Martini Henry, has anyone any knowledge of theses and are they available anywhere? I have tried a few searches but come up enpty handed. All help, as always greatly appreciated!
Thanks muchly
Bob T
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:26 pm
by FredB
If you mean the windage adjustable slider which replaces the one on the ladder sight, I have one here. Genuine piece of precision engineering---close to watch making.
let me know if this is what you want,
Fred
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:43 pm
by Chaspuss
That sound like the item! Does it simly replace the slider on the ladder? Or is it a totally new backsight?
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:50 pm
by dromia
The Ross MK111 backsight is what I use it just drops in no fitting necessary, has an aperture as well as the windage and elevation. It has certainly shrunk my groups.
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:00 pm
by Chaspuss
The Ross would be great for range days, but I hope to shoot in our black powder comps. The rifle can have some mods. but must be in period to qualify, which is why the discovery of the backsight is soo attractive. But if it's in period I'll try and see if I can swing it!
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:01 pm
by FredB
As I said, this thing looks externally exactly like the existing slider. It has system of gooves built into it which allows the blade to slide under thunb pressure. It appears to have a form of spring retainer inside it, but the screw that holds it together is so tiny that I have never dared to take it apart. If you are talking about small windage corrections, nobody would notice that this sight is not standard. I have it on my Martini Henry Mk4 and took it off when I sold it. The bad news is that I paid £40 for it about 12 years ago. The sightly better news is that I am happy to let it go for that as I will never use it again. Send me an E Mail on
fredboulton12@gmail.co.uk and I will take a picture of it and send it to you.
Fred
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:13 pm
by Chaspuss
Hi Fred, tried your link but my email bouces back, would you check it for me please???
Cheers
bob T
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:30 pm
by phaedra1106
It will be gmail.com as there's no gmail.co.uk
Re: Martini Henry adjustable backsight
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:31 pm
by Chaspuss
Cheers phaedra1106! I'll change the address and try again. Many thanks!!!
Just noticed your adress, need to ask is the best bit of Sacriston Witton Gilbert??????
Has The Trav's improved? Seemed to go downhill after it was sold.
Thanks,
Bob T