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Atlantia · 3rd August 2011, 09:06 PM

Very interesting Jonathan.
I gotta say that the cartridges in the pic look like Martini Henry.
But I think Rick's .43 sounds like a front runner.
The calibre of the cartridge will also help in dating. I'd guess that the date of 1910 is going to be pretty close (or slightly before) if the cartridge is right in the new picture. It looks like it's 'chambered' for pre copper-jacket amunition.
Also of course, if it's bigger than .303, then thats a hell of a slug!
Here's a picture from wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martini-Henry

With a few carts to compare with the .303 on the end, perhaps it'll give more of an idea of what you're looking for?
The description is:
(From Left to Right): A .577 Snider cartridge, a Zulu War-era rolled brass foil .577/450 Martini-Henry Cartridge, a later drawn brass .577/450 Martini-Henry cartridge, and a .303 British Mk VII SAA Ball cartridge.

3rd August 2011, 09:06 PM	#10
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Very interesting Jonathan. I gotta say that the cartridges in the pic look like Martini Henry. But I think Rick's .43 sounds like a front runner. The calibre of the cartridge will also help in dating. I'd guess that the date of 1910 is going to be pretty close (or slightly before) if the cartridge is right in the new picture. It looks like it's 'chambered' for pre copper-jacket amunition. Also of course, if it's bigger than .303, then thats a hell of a slug! Here's a picture from wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martini-Henry With a few carts to compare with the .303 on the end, perhaps it'll give more of an idea of what you're looking for? The description is: (From Left to Right): A .577 Snider cartridge, a Zulu War-era rolled brass foil .577/450 Martini-Henry Cartridge, a later drawn brass .577/450 Martini-Henry cartridge, and a .303 British Mk VII SAA Ball cartridge. Attached Images