Martini-Henry 577-450 info

[mstalcup]

I am looking at getting into the Martini-Henry game and wanted to get some info from you guys first. Is there anyone here who has one or has shot one before who can give me some insight on them? What should I look for when looking at them and are there models that I should avoid? I found a few MKIV martinis online for around $500. Is that a fair price? any info you may have on these fine riffles would be helpful. I have been watching a lot of youtube videos on them and have read a lot about them in the past few days.

 

[Blacksmith101]

You might also ask for information in the C&R section, lots of old gun collectors there (some even collect old guns).

 

[303_enfield]

Go to a show to pick one out. Read, read and read before you buy. Lots of these being cleaned up an sold to the unknowing.
http://www.ima-usa.com/original-bri...ever-rifle-pattern-c-untouched-condition.html
Bertram brass = $$$$
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/598853/bertram-reloading-brass-577-450-martini-henry-box-of-20

Or make it yourself from 24G brass shell.
Read here, if this guy still makes the brass he was cheap.
http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?304429-577-450-Martini-Henry-amp-577-Snider-Cases

Good luck!

 

[303_enfield]

Read this forum:
http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?15-Martini-Henry-Forum

and this one:
http://WWW.MartiniHenry.com/

 

[Jimbob2.0]

There are a couple threads going on them in C&R. Always wanted one, tough to support with ammo but not impossible.

 

[mstalcup]

thank you guys for all the info. I also have my eye on an Argentine Remington Rolling Block chambered in 43 Spanish. Now I cant decide which one I want lol.

 

[303_enfield]

43 Spanish is cheap to reload compared to .577/450

 

[mstalcup]

yeah that is what I am finding out. I am waiting to hear back from this guy with the rolling block.