Translation help, on Afghan- owned Martini-Henry.

RDGAC · 2nd February 2011, 06:23 PM

As I recall, "S. X." stands for "Strengthened Extractor", i.e. fitted with the improved Mk. III extractor which improved cartridge extraction under adverse conditions.

Pukka Bundook · 3rd February 2011, 03:24 AM

RDGAC,

I am sure you are right on this, as both have the mk3 ectractor.
I don't know what I was thinking, as I know the opposed arrows are the sold out of service mark!
Thank you!
BTW, I see you are from York, I wasn't too far from you,...near Ormesby...Middlesbrough area.
Alberta now...
More pics tomorrow, took some & left camera in workshop...

Richard.

kahnjar1 · 3rd February 2011, 04:18 AM

Hi Richard,
you will have to give me pics of those NZ marks, as it is a friend of mine who is the "expert" on these.
Regards Stuart

Pukka Bundook · 3rd February 2011, 02:23 PM

Hi Stuart,

Pics should be up today sometime.

Thanks for your help!
Richard.

Pukka Bundook · 8th February 2011, 02:31 AM

Stuart,
Here's the other pictures,
Better late than never!

Any translation help?????

kahnjar1 · 8th February 2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

Stuart,
Here's the other pictures,
Better late than never!

Any translation help?????

OK Thanks. I have passed this info on, and will let you know what comes of it.
Stuart

kahnjar1 · 20th February 2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

OK Thanks. I have passed this info on, and will let you know what comes of it.
Stuart

Not forgotten about. Still awaiting info.

8th February 2011, 02:31 AM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Stuart, Here's the other pictures, Better late than never! Any translation help????? Attached Images Last edited by Pukka Bundook; 8th February 2011 at 02:35 AM. Reason: spelt name wrong..

2nd February 2011, 06:23 PM	#1
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	As I recall, "S. X." stands for "Strengthened Extractor", i.e. fitted with the improved Mk. III extractor which improved cartridge extraction under adverse conditions.

3rd February 2011, 03:24 AM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	RDGAC, I am sure you are right on this, as both have the mk3 ectractor. I don't know what I was thinking, as I know the opposed arrows are the sold out of service mark! Thank you! BTW, I see you are from York, I wasn't too far from you,...near Ormesby...Middlesbrough area. Alberta now... More pics tomorrow, took some & left camera in workshop... Richard.

3rd February 2011, 04:18 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Richard, you will have to give me pics of those NZ marks, as it is a friend of mine who is the "expert" on these. Regards Stuart

3rd February 2011, 02:23 PM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Hi Stuart, Pics should be up today sometime. Thanks for your help! Richard.