Rust eating chemicals can be found in Automobile Parts stores. Thus most of the Enfield-Martinis were converted to Martini-Henrys by rebarreling and through maximum use of Enfield-Martini components. rifles the Proof mark is only on the barrel (and on the action falling-block), and the third mark on the barrel is the 'NP' mark for Nitro-Proof, also below the crown. Bring your PTA in store for brokerage (no fee applicable if purchasing firearms from us). The receiver I have started life as a Martini Henry, Enfield 1881 dated Mark II, and was converted to a Martini Enfield, Enfield 1896 dated ME 303 Mark I. Nosecap back screw. And in Service Parts Catalogues: BA British Association screw thread . with Images & Data Khyber Pass Copies Very much like the feel of it - reasonably light easy to handle.. Of course, the jury still out on running some 303's thru it. Golden, Gunmakers to the Late King of Prussia. Used but sound brass butt plates for the Lee Enfield rifles MKIII & No 4. links Skennerton (Australian Service Longarms, 1975) states that the Victorian Government purchased the first 500 Francottes in 1887 at a cost of 3 pounds each. Don't forget to. BSA Martini International .22 MKII Stripped Receiver Used item A $90.00 Incl GST. $10 ea. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.40 Small Arms Identification Series No. .303 Martini Enfield Posted: April 20 2013 at 5:59am: One in a local shop dated 1896 looks "different" and very short, anyone got one ? Whilst most Martini-Enfields were converted rifles, a number were newly manufactured as well. Opposing broad arrows on both the stock and receiver designate this rifle was retired from military service. 1 MK3 Regular Price: $239.99 Sale Price: $ 199.99 You Save: $40.00 Sniper Kit 4MK1MK5MK British Lee Enfield Sniper Rifle Stock Kit .303 No. Skip to content. Back trigger-guard screw. In 1895, the Enfield rifled barrel was introduced, which was much more suitable for use with modern (smokeless) ammunition. trials) EY Emergency Use Only FR Factory Repair . Martini-Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .450/577 Martini-Henry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. World's most popular community & resource for hunting in Africa since 2007. With the adoption of the .303 caliber service cartridge however, the British realized it would be a supply nightmare having to equip units with .450 Martini-Henry, .303, and .402 Enfield-Martini (not to mention pistol . We are able to send firearms to licensed individuals in Queensland. Martini henry Original ENFIELD sling swivel (NLR) Ref: D3678 More information. rdog wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile. & M Co. (Birmingham Small Arms and Metal Company) manufactured in 1885 that was converted to .303 caliber in 1896 by Enfield. Martini-Enfield rifles were very well made and are more than capable of handling modern commercial .303 British ammunition- but as with all second hand firearms, they should always be checked by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire them. Over 100 photos & pdf files of W.G. The Empire was built on cups of tea. You must log in or register to reply here. What ammo do you have available?? Opens in a new window or tab. Royal Warwickshire Regiment, I suspect it was used by the Royal Warwickshire Regiment $36.00 plus post in mailing tube. Firearm Parts. . Manufacturer: MARTINI Model: HENRY LARGE FRAME Product #: 1170000 $21.68 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. 1. Three distinct groups of.303 inch Martini-Enfield rifles are located and described. here. If you order any parts please indicate the item number and the part number as advertised. . Peter Dyson & Son Ltd. are members of G.T.A. * HRB Co (Henry Rifle Barrel Co, later went out of business and taken over by Blenheim Engineering) SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.38 as I tried both Red Dot (13gns) & 2400 (16 - 21gns) & found the best results was with bog standard 174gn PPU heads & 20gns of 2400. Price $125 plus postage (#1121) Bentley Model 30 12G Pump Action Shotgun Parts Cat C licence required to purchase. Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbines are not as plentiful on the collector market as are the rifles, so a piece such as this one is easily worth $2,500. Martini Enfield MkI Artillery Carbine Calibre .303 - SOLD. Whilst most Martini-Enfields were converted rifles, a number were newly manufactured as well. - Stk #C422 This British .303 Brit Enfield No. rather than the usual Pattern 1895 Socket Bayonet. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier Martini-Henry, Martini-Enfield, and Lee-Metford rifles. report Do you know how they did? Numrich Gun Parts Corporation offers the largest selection and best prices for hard to find Martini parts. It looks like someone was fishing in one of your pictures. This practice is NOT recommended, and anyone firing a Khyber Pass rifle is doing so at their own risk. The Martini-Enfield was a marriage of the aging Martini action of Martini-Henry fame, with a rifled barrel of the same pattern as that fitted to the Magazine Lee-Enfield and Short Magazine Lee-Enfield service rifles. The .303 Martinis that I have seen over here have almost all been carbines. Enfield Martini Mk11 303 Take Down Pin (METDS) $30 00. All parts are sold on a no return basis. Feature ; Books; . - 102117. This is not a Khyber Pass copy, this is the real deal! Upper Swivel for sling Martini Henry Bayonet Bar all rifles. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. correct for the .303, Receiver markings are: Cadet Force, I have shot this several times reloaded ammunition, it Enfield 1881 Crown over inverted Broad Arrow (inspectors mark) III. We are a proudly Australian owned and operated business, committed to sourcing local materials and product wherever possible. derived from the use of the .303 caliber barrels having Metford rifling. One of the fun factors in a any milsurp is locating and deciphering all the . Using 'normal 303 ammo' the rifle was shooting about 2-foot high. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Next Last. Martini Enfield MK1 in .303 British SOLD Description: This is a Martini Henry Mk III Rifle by B.S.A. (Limited Stock Available) Sort by Filters. Has Enfield burned into stock with brass medallion stamped 9.07 and 3610. It . Carved Lee Enfield Butt - sold Lee Enfield .22 & 303 Parts. The Left hand side of the body was marked: - Victorian Crown V.R Enfield 1896 Crown over inverted Broad Arrow M.E. Mauser Pocket pistol parts. SAIS #1, p.34-35, part no.45 You may want to have a competent gunsmith check out the barrel and action for you to ensure it is in good condition before pushing the limits on the action. 303 Enfield SMLE Blued Wood (Parts Gun) Garry, I'm still chuckling over your homemade aperture sight. Bolthead retaining spring. Mark I would like to buy your scope unless you have one with a red dot . $20 It fires a hardened lead bullet with a muzzle velocity of 1,350 feet per second, and the weapon is sighted for up . Original Martini-Henry Rifle 3rd Model Brass Sight Cover with Enfield Inspector Stamp From $34.95 Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period stamped upon the knocksform to denote that form of rifling. Sear spring. Laser Mounts Laser Sights; Magazines. ACI & date (1896), Matching serial numbers on the action & rear sight Until that time, it was common to find a great variety of 'Khyber pass' fake weapons. Enfield Rifle Showing: 36 products Sniper Kit 1-MK3 Enfield Sniper Rifle Stock Kit .303 Enfield No. 2. * Spelling errors in the markings (the most common of which is a backwards "N" in "Enfield") Generally inferior workmanship, including weak/soft metal, poorly finished wood, and badly struck markings. Revamp that 303 with a brand-new barrel. Apply for a Queensland Permit to Acquire (PTA) online, using our details as the registered owner and disposer. The Martini-Enfield was in service from 1895-1918 (Lawrence of Arabia's Arab Irregulars were known to have used them during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, along with any other firearms they could acquire), and it remained a Reserve Arm in places like India and New Zealand until well into World War II. Out-of-print books We have had it apart & as you can see in the photos, it is in great condition even in the areas the sun doesnt reach. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. * Generally inferior workmanship, including weak/soft metal, poorly finished wood, and badly struck markings. SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.40 $25 plus pack & post. In 1888 the British introduced the .303 caliber Lee Metford bolt Action Rifle. Ready to fit. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. This is definitely one for the serious Enfield collector & these dont come along often, especially in this condition. With CCI primers, What year model is that one the one I got is on oneside 1875 or 76 cant remember and the other side 1900. I assume the brass piece was used to lock the sight into position when raised. Email me when available. 2000 yards. The MartiniEnfield Mk I was a MartiniHenry Mk III rebarrelled to .303 and with a new extractor installed, whilst the MartiniEnfield Mk II rifles were generally of new manufacture, although there are examples of converted Mk II rifles. A new purpose made Enfield rifled barrel was fitted a capital E The brass roundel has no unit designations. This example is one of these with the Enfield barrel & was manufactured then converted by RSAF (Royal Small Arms Factory),Enfield Lock as can be seen on the markings. 1,383. This 1895 dated Martini-Enfield rifle is a conversion of the Zulu War era .450/577 Martini-Henry re-chambered for use with the .303 British cartridge. The Khyber Pass region between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long had a reputation for producing unlicensed, home-made copies of firearms using whatever materials are available-more often than not, railway sleepers, junked motor vehicles, and scrap metal. Pre-Owned. It was designed for the earlier MKVI .303 Ammunition. Martini-Enfield Mk1 .303, S/N D9934 Martini-Enfield Mk1 .303, S/N D9934 $ 2,250 Description Product Enquiry Description Martini-Enfield rifles were conversions of the Zulu War era .577/450 Martini-Henry re-chambered for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. Barrels Pistol Parts Rifle Parts Shotgun Parts Stocks & Forends; Holsters & Mag Pouches. Contact our friendly sales team to confirm the availability of the firearm. 6d 12h AU $10.00 postage British WWII Army Lee Enfield SMLE Martini Rifle Canvas Sling Brand new AU $27.09 Was: AU $28.52 AU $6.36 postage SPONSORED British WWII Army Lee Enfield SMLE Martini Rifle Canvas Sling Brand new AU $31.74 https://www.africahunting.com/threads/my-african-knives.26296/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/africahunting-com-hunting-knives.40515/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/the-von-gruff-jt-ranger-knife.42359/, https://www.somchemreload.com/search?c=8&f=122. Title: Rifle, .303 Cal, Martini-Enfield, British Accession #: NHHC 1959-113-CY Circa: 1895-1918 Size: Medium: Metal, Wood . Further postage and handling fees may be applicable. Originally (from 1889) MartiniHenry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as MartiniMetford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first .303 cartridges, which used black powder as a propellant but wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895). NA&A Co (National Arms & Ammunition Co), For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. 4 Mk I/2 or I/3 for competition. .45 De Lisle Commando Carbine $24.95 3 review (s) stripped and disassembled at Nottingham, Warminster Museum examples include rights Forestock stud & spring. Price: 25.00 Scear Spring (ML2) Ref: TP0662.enf More information. The MartiniEnfield was in service from 18951918 (Lawrence of Arabia's Arab Irregulars were known to have used them during the Arab Revolt of 19161918, along with any other firearms they could acquire) and it remained a Reserve Arm in places like India and New Zealand until well into World War II. Please If it is the first firearm to be acquired, the PTA may be issued after 28 days. Originally (from 1889) Martini-Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini-Metford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first .303 cartridges, which used black powder as a propellant, but they wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895) and so in 1895 the Enfield rifled barrel was introduced, which was much more satisfactory and suitable for use with "modern" (smokeless) ammunition.