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Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:04 pm
by targetman
From top to bottom:

1867 .451" Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" capping breechloader.
1878 .577" Three band Snider with Portugese royal crest
1871 577"/450" Alex. Henry falling block with New South Wales markings. Made by Westley Richards.
1873 577"/450" Martini Henry Mk11
1888 577"/450" Martini Henry Mk4 "B" Pattern long lever.
1896 577"/450" Francotte patent Martini Henry made by Westley Richards for the ZAR.

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:12 pm
by Dave 101
Nice collection , is it yours ?

Dave

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:17 pm
by targetman
Certainly is, been collecting for some years now....all have been "on ticket" at various times and used on the range.

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:08 pm
by AL8
you have some choice kit, I have always fancied a Monkey Tail

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:51 pm
by Dougan
That's a great collection! - I know very little about these makes, but that Snider is just luverly 8-)

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:13 pm
by Tower75
What a collection! Very nice. Nos 3 and 6 threw me. Never seen No3 and I've never heard of a Francotte MH :?

Re: Early British Breechloaders

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:03 pm
by Sim G
I can appreciate something like those...... very nice.