New Martini Enfield

**smle addict** · 03-21-2022 12:18 PM

Hello all,

First time posting on this forum, although I'm a regular on the Lee Enfield forum. I have been on the hunt for a Martini-Enfield for quite some time. What I have found has either been priced into the stratosphere, or in horrible shape & condition. Last weekend, I attended a local auction and scored a beautiful M-E Mk I, converted from a Mk III. Crisp markings on buttstock denote prior ownership of the Tasmanian Civilian Militia Forces (CMF/T) with a stock disc marked Tasmanian Government. Bore is dark, but rifling is strong.

I have an extensive collection of Lee Enfields, but it do have a few odd-man-out empire weapons in 303. This M-E now joins my Ross Mk II and P-14 in the safe, surround by its LE brethren.

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**Highly Recommended** · 03-21-2022 12:18 PM

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**Aragorn243** · 03-21-2022 06:51 PM

Very nice. One I'd like to acquire someday along with the 8mm Gras. I love the repurposing of old firearms to extend their lives. The exception being the Vetterli Carcano which is a ticking time bomb. Sadly, it's the only one I own.

**Doco overboard** · 03-21-2022 09:36 PM

Yes that appears to be a nice one that checks a lot of boxes and certainly fits the bill.
Ive been watching them closely, studying and learning as I go.
Since I read Frank De Hass Single Shot Actions, its been a problem finding them in poor enough condition
for me to work on.
They're strangely fascinating for some reason or aspect I dont understand yet except theirs not enough of them
to easily grab up for parts or mods.

**Terrylee** · 03-24-2022 03:22 PM

Martini Enfield Artillery Carbines Mks I, II. III. & III Natal Pattern

**Terrylee** · 03-24-2022 03:35 PM

Martini Enfield Cavalry Carbines Mks I, I* & II

**Terrylee** · 03-24-2022 03:38 PM

Martini Enfield Rifles icon

Mks. I & II

**Terrylee** · 03-24-2022 03:53 PM

Sorry, photos in the first post came out in the reverse order and I can't seem to correct it!

**smle addict** · 03-24-2022 10:17 PM

Outstanding collection, Terrylee! That is a fine spread of M-M's and M-E'S!

**3Miles2Gburg** · 03-27-2022 01:32 AM

Thank you. Can't tell you how challenging it is to find pictures of Tasmanian marked Martinis. That's beautiful find, and really appreciate your posting the pics.