Need pictures of ethnic Martini Henrys ASAP

Atlantia · 18th September 2009, 05:42 PM

Been offered a 'Martini Henry' Its in fairly disgusting condition, and the entire trigger/lever assembly is missing.
It has wirework bindings on the stock and a single silver band on the barrel.
Looks ethnic, I'd guess afghan or Nepalese.
Can anyone show some examples? I'm wondering if the parts are interchangable cos if not its a lot to 'scratch build' the missing bits.

Berkley · 18th September 2009, 07:27 PM

You are probably being offered one of the "battlefield pickup" or "parts" Nepalese models currently on the market. There are two 19th century Nepalese models, the Gehendra and the Francotte. There are also Afghan "Khyber Pass" copies which are still being made today and sold to unsuspecting Allied troops. All of the parts are hand made; they are usually not interchangeable. For more info you should visit the dedicated forums here and here.
Here is my Nepalese Francotte Martini-Henry:

Atlantia · 18th September 2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berkley

You are probably being offered one of the "battlefield pickup" or "parts" Nepalese models currently on the market. There are two 19th century Nepalese models, the Gehendra and the Francotte. There are also Afghan "Khyber Pass" copies which are still being made today and sold to unsuspecting Allied troops. All of the parts are hand made; they are usually not interchangeable. For more info you should visit the dedicated forums here and here.
Here is my Nepalese Francotte Martini-Henry:

Hi Berkley,
I remember when worldwide arms had a container load of this sort of thing, Thanks for the links, I havent found one the same yet though. But its a lot to go through

Stuart (Khanjar) has one like the one I've been offered, like I said, its got decorative wirework on the stock, I actually thought for a second (Doh) that it might be african, but the silver band ruled that out.
Regards
Gene

TVV · 18th September 2009, 10:37 PM

Gene,

I think I know what you have in mind. I suggest looking at this thread for some Martini Henry rifles that have been enhanced in the Arabian peninsula:

http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...=riyadh+bazaar

I will look tonight in Elgood for more examples.

Best regards,
Teodor

Berkley · 19th September 2009, 01:06 AM

Tirri shows an example with silver bands and inlay "of Yemeni and Arabian provenance" on page 90.

kahnjar1 · 19th September 2009, 01:47 AM

Hi Gene,
This one from Oman, cal 577/450.
Stu

18th September 2009, 05:42 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Need pictures of ethnic Martini Henrys ASAP Been offered a 'Martini Henry' Its in fairly disgusting condition, and the entire trigger/lever assembly is missing. It has wirework bindings on the stock and a single silver band on the barrel. Looks ethnic, I'd guess afghan or Nepalese. Can anyone show some examples? I'm wondering if the parts are interchangable cos if not its a lot to 'scratch build' the missing bits.

19th September 2009, 01:47 AM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	Here's the one you mention Hi Gene, This one from Oman, cal 577/450. Stu Attached Images

18th September 2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	You are probably being offered one of the "battlefield pickup" or "parts" Nepalese models currently on the market. There are two 19th century Nepalese models, the Gehendra and the Francotte. There are also Afghan "Khyber Pass" copies which are still being made today and sold to unsuspecting Allied troops. All of the parts are hand made; they are usually not interchangeable. For more info you should visit the dedicated forums here and here. Here is my Nepalese Francotte Martini-Henry:

18th September 2009, 10:37 PM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,598	Gene, I think I know what you have in mind. I suggest looking at this thread for some Martini Henry rifles that have been enhanced in the Arabian peninsula: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...=riyadh+bazaar I will look tonight in Elgood for more examples. Best regards, Teodor

19th September 2009, 01:06 AM	#5
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Tirri shows an example with silver bands and inlay "of Yemeni and Arabian provenance" on page 90.