Where you looked for markings is most common for Belgian guns, where yours is marked "Martini, DP 1901" on the Nocks form they are commonly marked "Martini Muscat".
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There is no actual type, with each maker free to supply a carbine in the form, so yours has elements of a Cavalry type in the front band having bo bayonet lug, but Artillery action not having the Cavalry shoulders. Then the fact it is Belgian made and late date fits the guns shipped to the Sultanate and Persia, as well as a large number that went to Afghanistan, add to that the very unique front sling swivel common to nearly all of these carbines.
So what do you blokes think of this old girl? Attachments 20210805_072147_copy_1612x907.jpg (417.08 KiB) Viewed 571 times 20210805_072208_copy_1612x907.jpg (445.81 KiB) Viewed 571 times 20210805_072015_copy_1612x907.jpg (451.7 KiB) Viewed 571 times 20210805_072002_copy_2016x1134.jpg (606.48 KiB) Viewed 571 times Kelsey Cooter Corporalįrancotte fusil contrat perse hallantique-07.jpg (97.29 KiB) Viewed 521 timesG'day Kelsey Cooter,įirst off the decorative brass sleeve around the grip is very common to these Oman carbines, the main use of which was for mounted troops so rifles were almost non-existant in these contracts. I also info a small amount of info talking about Liege Martinis and the Muscat markets. 310 Cadet 1 BSA, Westley Richards, Francotte D Martini Action Breech. Looking around on the net I found this info on Belgium proof stamps. Anschutz Model Sporter Rifle Barrel 22lr Caliber. The international is quite different than Francotte. Kinda typical of an single shot action rebarrel, a bit more in labor than most because of all the extras setups/machining. Official HARC-MCRRS Website contains many reference pages to military training rifles, classic target rifles, accessories and HARC-MRL League competition details and results. The forend timber has been replaced at some point, it doesn't match the stock and fits fairly poorly. mk 2 international barrel Martini Forums > Other. Under the forend timber the receiver, barrel, the metal that hooks into the receiver and the nose cap are all stamped 477 HD On the barrel is MARTINI DF1901, would it have been common for a Liege gunmaker to be chambering a Martini in 577-450 in 1901? The only stamps visable without removing the timber are the stamps on top of the breech block and top of the barrel.
Hey guys I got this martini henry home this week, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it. Plain action-body, cocking-indicator, figured stock with butt-plate, horn-caped forend, octagonal barrel with open sights for 50.