Pics of my newly acquired Canadian MK I
Hello all, I recently acquired this 1873 dated (Enfield) Martini Henry MK I rifle from a Canadian dealer and wanted to share some pics. In comparison to my IMA/AC bought examples, this rifle is in...
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Sapper Yes, Mk1 second pattern "I" prefix. Bronze axis pin, 2 part extractor/tumbler rest. Rod was for 3rd Pattern approved, but I aqquired the correct bugle head pattern from Birmingham UK fair....
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Neil; Thanks for the information. I have data on 35 rifles numbered in the I3125-I6660 range and all have barrel dates of 1/74. A 3/74 date within that range is a curious anomaly but that is what...
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Dave Stop press, it's I5906 serial number, had the block out yesterday, and Vinces newie Mk1 is I6678 DC Marked. 1/74 barrel
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Here are some pics of my rifles stable mates for comparison, my humble Martini collection. Listed in order top to bottom: Citadel .303 ME carbine, 1900 dated conversion (recent Afghan bringback) 1886...
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Neil; Could I prevail upon you to confirm that the barrel date on your Mk I serial I5906 is 3/74 - perhaps with a pic? I find it odd as all of the numbers I have recorded on both sides of I5906 are...
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15 Apr. 2009 3:45pm Like Sapper, I am surprised to hear of something numbered I5906 having a 3/74 dated barrel. For anything with a barrel made in March 1874, I would expect a J prefix. I have records...
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Coggansfield When I got it it had a convemtional Mk2 rod, The rod in it now is actually the pattern 14 Enfield marked as I looked long and hard to find it. I did have a Mk1 service rod in it until...
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16 Apr. 2009 11:20am Yes, blocks were polished before 1876. To get back to the serial number question (and I'm sorry to be a johnny-one-note here, but when one is a diagnosable serial-number anorak...
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Coggo talk about being nibbled to death by an okapi!, just for you I am going to have the forend off this weekend and check the date..only for you mind. Rod is as per they Type 14, I'll take a snap of...
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17 Apr. 2009 11:40am What a guy, Neil! Just for me? Okay, I promise I won't tell the Sapper. Coggo
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nibbled to death by an okapi!, A frightening picture indeed Neil!~
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I've been busy and away for a while, but it's great to come back and find this exceptionally informative thread. Dave, I trust you have the info off my mkI right?
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Just added another Mk1 2nd Pattern to the rack, Canadian issue Serial Number 5273. Heres the gripper!, my existing Mk1 has an impressed rack number on the stock No16, this is also numbered....17!. wow.
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Neil, It would be nice if you showed us this one under a new thread,..... and Congrats!! This must be the one you mentioned a short while ago as (formerly) belonging to an aquaintance? R.
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Pukka thats a que for a new thread, I'll have it pictured tonight, howasabout it alongside No 16? Neil
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