Custom Martini Rifle of My Dreams Gun is coming-shots fired

[Ivan the Butcher]

. A Lyman 1A aperture sight was added to the tang. Added a picture of the front sight.

The current version of the Lyman Tang sight uses an O-ring to hold the elevation in place. It works OK as an adjustable sight, but is not repeatable for engaging multiple distances, like the originals. Montana Valley Arms makes faithful reproductions, and they have parts to rebuild old sights if you should need them, Including better eye disks for the Schuetzen and offhand sports.

Ivan

 

[Echo40]

Now, THAT is funny! But, it's going to be hard to "unsee" that thing!
I'm sure it's been appropriately rechambered to 223/5.56 or 9mm....

I honestly haven't a clue, this abomination was made — where else — in Khyber Pass and was put up for sale — where else — on gonebroker a couple of months ago and I just had to save a picture of it for posterity because I knew I was unlikely to ever see such a monstrosity ever again.

I've had the image saved ever since and this thread provided the perfect opportunity to post it for laughs.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a Greener Martini in .32-20. It's a plain jane compared to this one.

 

[6string]

I have a Greener Martini in .32-20. It's a plain jane compared to this one.

Nothing wrong with that!! Greener Martinis tend to be very well made, with nice forged steel and careful fitting.
Is it rechambered from 310 Cadet?

I just got a left hand BSA Martini International MKII with (thankfully) the original Parker Hale match sights. The sights detach for transport and, unfortunately, in many cases get lost.
The sights are left handed as well. Replacements are very difficult to find and expensive!

 

[6string]

I honestly haven't a clue, this abomination was made — where else — in Khyber Pass and was put up for sale — where else — on gonebroker a couple of months ago and I just had to save a picture of it for posterity because I knew I was unlikely to ever see such a monstrosity ever again.

I've had the image saved ever since and this thread provided the perfect opportunity to post it for laughs.

So, it's real? YIKES! I honestly assumed it was some sort of photo-shopped mock-up.

I wonder how they say "Bubba" in Pakistan?

I think I'm going to be sick....

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Here in New Mexico There’s a Dude up on Bobcat Pass who makes some strange guns.
But he cant match those Khyber Pass guys!

 

[AlHunt]

there was a rear sight where the stepping is on the barrel, the dovetail was filled with that. It matches the base of the front sight, nicely done. A Lyman 1A aperture sight was added to the tang. Added a picture of the front sight. There is a picture of the butt also showing the horn heel & toe clips.

Thank you. Seems like it's stepped on 3 sides. I'll be interested in more pictures when you get your hands on it.

The woodwork on that thing is amazing.

 

[Jebus35745]

Made a mistake, it’s 4lbs 15oz. Should be easy on my old shoulders shooting, not really heavy.

Mr Hunt, here is another pic. If you can magnify it, the dovetail filler can be seen. Getting excited, Larry

 

[Echo40]

So, it's real? YIKES! I honestly assumed it was some sort of photo-shopped mock-up.

I wonder how they say "Bubba" in Pakistan?

I think I'm going to be sick....

Bubka, I presume.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

Congratulations Larry, that is a beauty!!!

Hopefully you will be able to sleep during the anticipation of that sexy bugger showing up!!!!

 

[Drm50]

My last one was a BSA Australian Cadet. Douglas barrel chambered for 22 Saber Jet. It was stocked with Fajen wood. Was outstanding shooter, traded it off. It was nice but nothing like OPs.Monkey Tail was rolled up like a lever gun.

 

[Muley Gil]

Nothing wrong with that!! Greener Martinis tend to be very well made, with nice forged steel and careful fitting.
Is it rechambered from 310 Cadet?

I just got a left hand BSA Martini International MKII with (thankfully) the original Parker Hale match sights. The sights detach for transport and, unfortunately, in many cases get lost.
The sights are left handed as well. Replacements are very difficult to find and expensive!

I believe it was re-chambered to .32-20 from .310 Cadet.

It shoots fine. It holds minute of coke can quite well.

 

[AlHunt]

here is another pic. If you can magnify it, the dovetail filler can be seen. Getting excited, Larry

Ah, now I see it. Thanks, somehow it looked like it was stepped all the way around. I couldn't understand why they'd do that!

(I don't need to be "Mr", btw - any version of "hey you" suffices ... )

 

[Jebus35745]

Realized I never said the gun I am getting was in .22 lr. The check got to the seller, hopefully ship soon.

Here is another that I bid on the wood in a local auction 3 yrs ago. The nice wood ended up being one of the 21 Super Target 22 rifles in 1950 built by Al Freeland, the operating lever has a number 11 on it. The barrel is made by Eric Johnson. I added the scope after discussion on rimfire central. It’s my sub 1/4” at 50 yds gun. Larry

 

[murphydog]

"Realized I never said the gun I am getting was in .22 lr. The check got to the seller, hopefully ship soon."

Thanks, that was my question. That must have been an expensive stock blank, even in the 19th century.

Hopefully this is not being rechambered to .32 Magnum?

 

[Jebus35745]

Getting closer, the 2nd day shipping took 5 days to get to Cleveland and now seems stuck there. Should have been out for delivery this morning in the city it was sent to. Larry

 

[Jebus35745]

Wow, it’s finally here and I saw it earlier. The employee at Cleveland Armory didn’t know how to log it in so he will wait till the owner comes in. They are very particular with manufacturer and caliber the way it’s written, BATF is very fussy how it’s logged in. The gun has O markings on it for who made it and what cartridge it uses. Guess I get it tomorrow, hopefully since they are closed but working on guns.

The BATF that audits them is 2 females that are fussy about spelling and such. Since they are looking for reasons to close gun shops, he doesn’t want to loose his license.

The 2nd day shipping took 8 days, I was wondering if it was actually stolen!!!!

Cool gun in person, excited. Probably won’t be able to sleep tonight, (Lol) Larry

 

[Engineer1911]

Toooooooo much Martini for my check book ! ! ! Very beautiful rifle, I buy the $700 clunkers. Second one will be shipped shortly and Unertl scope installed.

 

[Jebus35745]

Engineer1911, glad to see another person that likes Martini Rifles.
I am hooked on them, don’t mind the slow shooting involved with a single shot like the Martini.

Finally got the gun, the auction ended on the 12th, been 18 days. It’s everything I imagined, about the same size as a 310 Cadet. Maybe a tad smaller and light weight. It even has very fine engraving on the receiver, nice tasteful touch. Very happy with it, and glad I finally have it in the basement.

Tried to chamber a round and it wouldn’t quite go in all the way. Could it have some minor chamber corrosion?? The gun is 100 years old and actually looks unfired. Since the seller is a custom rifle builder, I asked him in an email what I could possibly do to remedy the problem.

Hopefully have a range report next Tuesday. Larry

 

[Jebus35745]

Happy Easter to those following this thread, enjoy the peace of the day.

Played with the Martini last nite and got a loaded .22 lr to fit in. Used an SK Standard round, didn’t try any US .22’s. Figured it has a tighter match chamber.

Need help here. Since a full length 22 fi in the chamber, it has to be chambered for 22 lr not 22 short correct? Being made pre WW1 will it be safe to shoot with standard velocity target ammo?? The date of manufacture would be hard to guess with no markings on it. Larry