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Another of my Martinis

Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:59 pm
by targetman
This is a Westley Richards made Francotte Patent 577/450 Martini Henry made for the ZAR (South African Republic)

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:49 pm
by jjvc
Looks the bizz Tman, i have one that has been converted to a .22 target rifle.

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The Henry barrell has been sleeved.

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Its no minter but shoots very well when i can do my part.

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Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:03 pm
by targetman
Lovely..........I have a large frame Martini converted to .22" by Bonehill, I will dig out a picture in the week.

Shoots so well, It still surprises me and the smallbore types with their million pound german made shooting machines. :lol: :lol:

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:50 pm
by FredB
Small frame Francott types by SA & Greener:

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:19 pm
by jjvc
An interesting skeletonised Martini, not mine unfortunately.

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Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:18 pm
by dromia
Is it still in proof Joe? ;)

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:24 pm
by Robin128
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:58 pm
by jjvc
targetman wrote:Lovely..........I have a large frame Martini converted to .22" by Bonehill, I will dig out a picture in the week.

Shoots so well, It still surprises me and the smallbore types with their million pound german made shooting machines. :lol: :lol:
I like the large frame .22 conversions Tman, heres a couple more of mine...

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Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:24 pm
by ovenpaa
Good looking actions, I can see they have been used but they are in lovely condition.

Re: Another of my Martinis

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:42 pm
by Alpha1
Nice pics Joe a .22 martini is on my wish list may be this year.