Yes, I thought that is what the offset "I" meant...I am having a good time doing my research, reading everything I can find on all things Martini!
I plan in decoding as many of the markings as I can, but for know I am pretty content to hold it and just look at it an allow my mind to wander over the past 143 years....
I do plan on shooting it...after giving it a thorough once-over and running a patch or two thru the barrel.
In the time since I originally ordered it...I also procured some accessories...muzzle cover, oil bottle, cleaning jag and the action implement tool.
I also have 10 rounds of Kynoch ammo (which I will likely hold on to), but acting on information here, I bought a .45 Colt adapter, which I would like to try out.
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