That is a fine looking rifle. Should make any person proud to be the owner.
The older one gets the more they can appreciate the beauty of variety.
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That is a fine looking rifle. Should make any person proud to be the owner.
The older one gets the more they can appreciate the beauty of variety.
Prinz
Martini action 22s?
Generally referring to the small action rimfires. Many different models. Could also mean some of the 22 centerfire minatures. Then again there were specific...
I spent many hpurs in that building and knew John Richards and several of the guys that worked there. I regret the bargains that I passed on due to a lack of funds. When I look back at the prices ...
Mano
I remember seeing a Johnson pretty much like the one in your picture back around 1965 at Dawson's Small Arms of the World which was a gun shop in Annandale Virginia. The stock reminds me of...
Interesting and excellent pictures. Nice looking rifle.
However, I suspect that your rifle is most likely a model 1868 TD. Yes, strange and contrary to conventional wisdom.
Details on the...
Beautiful rifle, you are fortunate to have such a unique find.
Vasious
Just noticed your post and the many responses. I'd like to add my two cents also.
I hope that you are now shooting that fine piece of history by now. Those little Martini's are...
Jon & andiarisaka
Thanks for both of your responses to my questions.
They have been very helpful. Perhaps I'm lucky that this particular rifle did not see active duty in the war. I suspect...
The question and answer were very interesting. Never thought to look at my clips or even realized that there were so many different suppliers.
Only checked one bandolier so far. Good old US made...
Bought a Krag at auction several years ago.
Seems to be in pretty good shape but I have a few questions.
Serial number puts it at a birth date of 1901. There's also a date of 1901 and some...
New guy here.
Have stuff that I shoot and been reloading since the mid-60's.
Can't think of anything clever to say.
Here is a nice milsurp. Please excuse the picture quality.
I'm sure...