rather than the usual Pattern 1895 Socket Bayonet. Between the years 1878 and 1889 the RSAF Enfield made 130,000 IC1 carbines, but with the adoption of the .303" calibre in the regular army, production ceased, with most of the component parts being utilized in the conversion to .303 Martini Metford and Martini Enfield carbines. SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.40 Place a minimum 25% deposit on the firearm, with the total amount to be finalised within 6 weeks, Ask our sales team for a quote on the paid in full price of the firearm. $600.00 USED Enfield No.5 MK1 Jungle Carbine 303 British, 20" Barrel, Wood Stock, No $375.00 USED Enfield 303 British, 25", 1941, Sporterized, No Box $265.00 CONSIGNED Enfield MK III 303 British, Wood Stock, Sling, Iron Sights $695.00 CONSIGNED Enfield Mk III .303 British, 24" Barrel, Wood Finish, Iron Sights, $795.00 . British Martini Henry shortlever carbine .303 convertion: Indated but in great condition with plenty of British war department stamps, this is an excellent carbine, reballed for .303 at the turn of the century so its been deactivated, cocks and dry fires and comes with correct certification. Carved Lee Enfield Butt - sold The Martini-Enfield was a marriage of the aging Martini action of Martini-Henry fame, with a rifled barrel of the same pattern as that fitted to the Magazine Lee-Enfield and Short Magazine Lee-Enfield service rifles. Original Martini-Henry Rifle 3rd Model Brass Sight Cover with Enfield Inspector Stamp From $34.95 Original British Martini Henry MKIV Rifle Long Lever Rifle Cleaning Rod From $49.95 Free Domestic Shipping on orders $300+ Hassle Free 30 Day Return Period 100% Safe Secure Checkout Guaranteed Authentic to the Historical Period I am stil waiting for my firearm licenced to be approved so I am going mad. A purpose made .303 breech block was installed. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Right M.E. This one looks great what wood did you use for the stock. wide. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. In 1895, the Enfield rifled barrel was introduced, which was much more suitable for use with modern (smokeless) ammunition. What ammo do you have available?? Opposing broad arrows on both the stock and receiver designate this rifle was retired from military service. stamped upon the knocksform to denote that form of rifling. In advance to the Mk VII spitzer bullet introduction, a Mk III proof round with 20% higher pressure was introduced in 1908; rifles modified earlier and proven with previous marks may have a modified blackpowder-era breech block slightly weakened with the insertion of a new face, but the rifles with newly made breech blocks should withstand even WWII military surplus ammo. Firearm Parts. De Lisle with .22 prototype, This is a handsome carbine with an unmarked receiver, and has 75-80% of the. Revamp that 303 with a brand-new barrel. This rifle is a Martini MkIII either converted in 1895 using the .303 caliber rifling. Martini Enfield .303 Built 1872 as .577/450 converted to .303 1899.Barrel worn but shoots well with .318" projectiles (see target photo).Bluing good but faded, wood good except for 2 splits in top fore wood. 1. rdog wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile. All Mark I would like to buy your scope unless you have one with a red dot . With the adoption of the .303 caliber service cartridge however, the British realized it would be a supply nightmare having to equip units with .450 Martini-Henry, .303, and .402 Enfield-Martini (not to mention pistol . Classic Martini Action (Gun Trade Association) Peter Dyson has been a member of the Council since 1994. 1 MK3 Regular Price: $239.99 Sale Price: $ 199.99 You Save: $40.00 Sniper Kit 4MK1MK5MK British Lee Enfield Sniper Rifle Stock Kit .303 No. Would you like to advertise your Firearm or Hunting Business here? Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Peter Dyson & Son Ltd. is a family firm, founded in 1964 to channel Peter Dyson's engineering skills into his lifelong antiquarian and black powder shooting interests. Out-of-print books It fires a hardened lead bullet with a muzzle velocity of 1,350 feet per second, and the weapon is sighted for up . User Manuals on the L42A1 & L39A1, Parts Catalogue too, This practice is NOT recommended, and anyone firing a Khyber Pass rifle is doing so at their own risk. Upper Swivel for sling Martini Henry Bayonet Bar all rifles. What powerder whould you say S355 ? This 1895 dated Martini-Enfield rifle is a conversion of the Zulu War era .450/577 Martini-Henry re-chambered for use with the .303 British cartridge. But they are usually terribly worn. This is not a Khyber Pass copy, this is the real deal! Peter Dyson & Son Ltd. are members of G.T.A. Rare Martini-Enfield Carbine with Protestant Irish Militia Markings Price: $2,995.00 Description: Serial #2270C, .303 British, 21" barrel with a very good bore that has a small amount of mild freckling within the grooves. Purchase the firearm, using one of our flexible payment options: 3. Laidler & Skennerton - '.303 No.4(T) - An Armourers Perspective'. Tell me what you need. I would like to purchase these. I assume the brass piece was used to lock the sight into position when raised. $36.00 plus post in mailing tube. Khyber Pass Copies can be recognised by a number of factors, notably: Many different versions of the original Enfield rifles are on sale at UN, United States or NATO-authorized bazaars usually adjacent to or within in military or diplomatic installations in Afghanistan. $5 ea. Until that time, it was common to find a great variety of 'Khyber pass' fake weapons. www.skennerton.com/bb.html. What loads whould you guys recomend. As Lee Enfield enthusiasts, we are aware that many SMLE's have been 'sporterised' over the years. NA&A Co (National Arms & Ammunition Co), For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Pay the balance of the firearm and organise payment for postage and handling to your designated dealer. Specialists in the repair and restoration of Antique, Vintage and modern weapons. .303 I. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A KHYBER PASS COPY RIFLE BE FIRED USING COMMERCIAL AMMUNITION. During the various British military expeditions in the North-West Frontier, the locals acquired examples of the Martini-Henry, Martini-Enfield, and later, Lee-Enfield rifles and began to make their own copies. MartiniEnfield rifles were conversions of the Zulu Warera.577/450MartiniHenry re-chambered for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. $5 However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. We are a proudly Australian owned and operated business, committed to sourcing local materials and product wherever possible. Price: 25.00 RIFLE SLING SWIVEL (NLR) Ref: S679.enf Modern made Riflemans hook type Sling Swivel, blued steel finish. A number have recently been imported into the US by returning soldiers and some of the larger Arms Wholesalers, so interest in them may grow in the future. SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.27 Home / Firearm Parts and Accessories / Rifle Parts / Lee Enfield #1 Mk3. JavaScript is disabled. Submit. Collar dia. $2,150 00 Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses Discover free outdoor shooting areas The Martini-Enfield Mk I was effectively a Martini-Henry Mk III re-barreled to .303 and with a new extractor installed, whilst the Martini-Enfield Mk II rifles were generally of new manufacture- although there are examples of converted Mk II rifles. Cadet Force, I have shot this several times reloaded ammunition, it Generally inferior workmanship, including weak/soft metal, poorly finished wood, and badly struck markings. World's most popular community & resource for hunting in Africa since 2007. 1 of 3 Go to page. channelkat wrote on matt vejar's profile. With CCI primers, What year model is that one the one I got is on oneside 1875 or 76 cant remember and the other side 1900. No butt plate. 4. Price $995 plus postage Converted from Martini Henry III (1882), the barrel length was the same as the Lee Enfield MkII Magazine rifle. and various military inspection marks, Search Cart. This was one of several variants of 'cadet martini' rifles that were used in Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for cadet training. I will take 2 boxes of the bullets. Large numbers of Enfield-Martinis had been produced at a time when the .303 Lee-Metford was just comming online and the .45 Martini was still in wide service. folding stock paratroop model, Sten Mk V & Mk VI for comparison. Martini Cadet Spare Parts Now In Stock! * RSAF (Royal Small Arms Factory), Enfield Lock Leon123, try putting a Rust Eater of some kind on 0000 steel wool to remove light rust. Martini Enfield .303. Qualified Gunsmiths offering good old-fashioned service. The ammunition used in the region is often underloaded, being made from a variety of powders -or even old film (which contains nitrocellulose, a key component of smokeless powder). Left III & date (1830). Apply for anacquisitionformfrom your state or territory weapons registry, usingyour local dealer's details as the registered owner and disposer. The fore stock wood is of the late, post 1888 style, fitted with a bayonet stand for the P-1888 Metford/Enfield Bayonet, this model did not accept a socket bayonet and was fitted with a ramp front sight. action from a MkIII rifle. Late Gunmakers to The Royal Armouries. .542". Do you fire standard factory ammo with it. Items similar to a 303 Martini Enfield 1895 MK1 Blued Wood. Contact Us today! Don't forget to. Inner barrel band screw. Bob my friend from Sydney went to Safari firearms yesterday to pick up some stuff & looked at the Marlin 35 REM for me, they want $1900 for it with a tasco scope, & $1600 with out scope i think its a $900 rifle at the most thank you for the lead but i will not pay that much. Martini-Enfield rifles were, by and large, . Crown VR Enfield 1879. Most .303 conversions have a dove-tailed metal insert in the breech face to accommodate the smaller firing pin used with the higher pressure .303 british round. Many old Martini Henry Rifles were converted from their original .450/.577 caliber to the new smaller cartridge which entailed using a brand new slimmer barrel and consequently a completely new wood fore end and mounts. is marked ENFIELD and the wood butt stock and the brass marking disc are both stamped with the date of 1895. . Parts For Martini Henry Rifles Sold Item #C3986 Parts For Martini Henry Rifles Maker: Model: Caliber/Gauge: Description: We have a significant collection of parts for the Martini Henry military large frame rifles. Whilst most MartiniEnfields were converted rifles, a number were newly manufactured as well. Skip to content. Carefully selected antique and vintage weapons for sale. History of the Martini-Enfield Mk1 Rifle: Originally Martini-Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini-Metford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first .303 cartridges, which used black powder as a propellant, but they wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895) and so in 1895 the Enfield rifled barrel was introduced, which was much more satisfactory and suitable for use with "modern" (smokeless) ammunition. Mk111 Martini Enfields made specifically for the .303 british round have a smaller top-groove on the breech-block, and do not have the dove-tailed breech-face conversion. Post Reply. AH senior member. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! Martini Enfield .303 ~ it's all about the history Practical not Tactical 2.12K subscribers Subscribe 408 18K views 2 years ago This is the first video on a two part series featuring my Martini. The Citadel arsenal took over the Enfield tooling, so the Citadel products were properly made. & M Co. (Birmingham Small Arms and Metal Company) manufactured in 1885 that was converted to .303 caliber in 1896 by Enfield. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. While some vendors may claim them to be made by Enfield, most usually make no claim at all regarding their authenticity. Send the original copy of the PTA to us for brokerage. Calibre .303 Fazakerley No4 MkI Imitation Sniper 303 (26846)(1948) . During the various British military expeditions in the North-West Frontier, the locals acquired examples of the MartiniHenry, MartiniEnfield, and later, LeeEnfield rifles and began to make their own copies. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. I'm in need of two parts to build up a rifle. $24.95 3 review (s) This is NZ marked no.64 also NZ with an arrow above the NZ and then 98. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/my-african-knives.26296/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/africahunting-com-hunting-knives.40515/, https://www.africahunting.com/threads/the-von-gruff-jt-ranger-knife.42359/, https://www.somchemreload.com/search?c=8&f=122. 303 Enfield SMLE Blued Wood (Parts Gun) Go. Martini-Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .450/577 Martini-Henry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. - Stk #C422 This British .303 Brit Enfield No. See Small Arms Identification Series pam #1, '.303 Rifle No.1 SMLE', New CDs Martini-Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .577/450 Martini-Henry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. All parts are sold on a no return basis. Known as the Enfield-Martini Rifle, these rifles offered superior ballistic performance compared to Martinis in .450 caliber. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Would be using PMP brass. It cleans them up very nicely so long as there is no pitting. The receiver I have started life as a Martini Henry, Enfield 1881 dated Mark II, and was converted to a Martini Enfield, Enfield 1896 dated ME 303 Mark I. with Images & Data MartiniEnfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .577/450 MartiniHenry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. 2. . In the Citadel, the Egyptians assembled Martini-Enfield rifles and carbines in .303 British caliber using British-made parts from a variety of sources. Butt marking disc & screw. Martini Enfield MkI 303 (T216) Victorian issue. HRB Co (Henry Rifle Barrel Co, later went out of business and taken over by Blenheim Engineering) Good condition for age (148yrs). This long awaited book is THE complete History of the British Military Martini Henry rifle and Carbine in all its many variants and from 1869 to 1903. Artillery Carbine Is this the same rifle used by the "Brits" against the Zulus? page, Copyright 2000-2022 We are able to send firearms to licensed individuals in Queensland. Thank you very much for posting your trip report with Chapungu-Kambako Safaris! This is a martini action .303 rifle. The action still retains a crown over V.R. - 102117. With, for example, the BSA Model 15 or BSA Model 12/15 Martini-actioned rifles, the view mark should be visible both on the barrel and on the action body RHS top. Nice used take off barrels strong riffling Shows wrench marks from removal. Ian D. Skennerton. $25 With such B.S.A. Price: 25.00 . Locking bolt, washer & spring. Used but sound brass butt plates for the Lee Enfield rifles MKIII & No 4. Holsters Magazine Pouches; Lasers. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. Shop Martini Gun Parts Cadet Small Frame Henry Large Frame Miscellaneous Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. [citation needed] The ammunition used in the region is often underloaded, being made from a variety of powdersor even old film (which contains nitrocellulose, a key component of smokeless powder). SAIS #1, p.28-29, part no.40 Add to WishList. The quality on such rifles varies from "As good as a factory-produced example" to "dangerously unsafe", tending towards the latter end of the scale. reserved Nosecap back screw. In 1895 the British introduced the improved .303 Enfield Rifling so the model was changed accordingly to the P-1895. Rust eating chemicals can be found in Automobile Parts stores. I am booked with them this SEP. Haven't talked to them about it yet, but I really want to try to get some fishing in. The brass roundel has no unit designations. Enfield No.4 MK1 Barrel, Original Very Good. is fixed via a hook plate into the receiver. We offer a wide and varied range of spare parts for the repair and restoration of antique and Vintage weapons. I. This particular rifle saw service with the Victorian government as can be seen by the markings. . This is definitely one for the serious Enfield collector & these dont come along often, especially in this condition. $2 ea. 0 items. The bayonet fitting is the rigbypattern Will accept sling up to 5 cm. early test models, Enfield RSAF & MOD Pattern Room samples including specimen * BSA & M Co (Birmingham Small Arms & Metals Co, later simply BSA) Originally (from 1889) MartiniHenry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as MartiniMetford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first .303 cartridges, which used black powder as a propellant but wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895). Martini Enfield Martini-Enfield rifles were, by and large, conversions of the Zulu War era .450/577 Martini-Henry, rechambering the rifle for use with the newly introduced .303 British cartridge. Martini-Enfield rifles were manufactured/converted by: RSAF (Royal Small Arms Factory), Enfield Lock Original Medals & Medal Groups - PRIVATE COLLECTION, Originally Martini Henry MkIII (1880),Converted to M.E. The Martini-Enfield was in service from 1895-1918 (Lawrence of Arabia's Arab Irregulars were known to have used them during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, along with any other firearms they could acquire), and it remained a Reserve Arm in places like India and New Zealand until well into World War II. Firing pin spring diameter .372". As a result of having Martini Henry originals in hand we've been able to make offer original and accurate replicas of parts, accessories and stocks to help you fix and maintain this iconic firearm. We have had it apart & as you can see in the photos, it is in great condition even in the areas the sun doesnt reach. Originally (from 1889) MartiniHenry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as MartiniMetford rifles), which were more than suitable for the first .303 cartridges, which used black powder as a propellant but wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895). Down graded to Drill Purpose whilst still in service & marked to the Create New Topic . $2 ea. The Khyber Pass region between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long had a reputation for producing unlicensed, home-made copies of firearms using whatever materials are available-more often than not, railway sleepers, junked motor vehicles, and scrap metal. trials) EY Emergency Use Only FR Factory Repair . Crown VR Enfield 1896 Crown ME .303. We are also members of B.A.S.C. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier Martini-Henry, Martini-Enfield, and Lee-Metford rifles. Contact our friendly sales team to confirm the availability of the firearm. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Three distinct groups of.303 inch Martini-Enfield rifles are located and described. Small Arms Identification Series No. BSA Model 12/15 - SOLD Regards Mike. After the limitations regarding the loading method cut the supply of these being brought into bazaars went into effect, many of the vendors simply resorted to bringing fake muzzle-loading British pattern 1853 'Tower' rifles to sell as send-home replicas. Please view the photos carefully as they form the main description & override all written information so ask for more if desired. Suitable for the Mk lll - reduced size point and heavier shank for the Mk lll block. This highly collectable example is in excellent original condition having benefited from being well stored & maintained. Original Item: Only One Available. Enfield Martini Mk11 303 Band Pin (MEBP11) . Rifle Parts - apply Category filter. Best Sellers. Buttplate screw. SAIS #1, p.28-29, nos.30, 32, 34 Reference books in Stock. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Gun: Mark I Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine. We believe this is a Mk III which was converted, hence the III over the I on the side plate. 1. Thus most of the Enfield-Martinis were converted to Martini-Henrys by rebarreling and through maximum use of Enfield-Martini components. L39A1 7.62mm Rifle, conversion of .303 No. I need a Martini Enfield 303 Extractor and a Martini Enfield 303 Striker.Have all the other parts needed to complete this project. Forestock stud & spring. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Crown 111 1. Beside the main compartment it . Used by the British Army it first entered service in 1871. * NA&A Co (National Arms & Ammunition Co) This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Body assembly trigger sear. Price: 40.00 Firing Pin spring (ML2) Ref: S554 More information. Enfield Martini Mk11 303 Firing Pin Retainer Screw (MEFPRSS) $25 00. .303 No.4(T) & 7/62mm L42A1 Sold out of service markings 093 on Stock. Martini Cadet Front Sight Hood (MCFSH) . Set of 3 large (full size 1:1 scale) sheets, newly printed on acid free paper plus 2x A4-size manufacturing drawings of the .45 bolthead modification and required shortened .303 striker components. Bolthead retaining spring. any 2. Khyber Pass Copies Bring your PTA in store for brokerage (no fee applicable if purchasing firearms from us). Sighting was In 1888 the British introduced the .303 caliber Lee Metford bolt Action Rifle. SAIS #1, p.34-35, part nos.53 & 54 As such, Khyber Pass Copy rifles cannot generally stand up to the pressures generated by modern commercial ammunition, and it is generally advised that they not be fired under any circumstances, although there are a few collectors out there who have made extremely mild handloaded cartridges for their Khyber Pass rifles. Sighting was 2000 yards. * HRB Co (Henry Rifle Barrel Co, later went out of business and taken over by Blenheim Engineering) MkII British Martini Henry Enfield 1874 mk2 shortlever . This is one I did with n o s barrel and restocked which bought it back up to as new condition. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). SAIS #1, p.32-33, part no.27 $85.00 'New Release. Further postage and handling fees may be applicable. If you order any parts please indicate the item number and the part number as advertised. . It was designed for the earlier MKVI .303 Ammunition. problems/questions (Limited Stock Available) Sort by Filters. Apply for a Queensland Permit to Acquire (PTA) online, using our details as the registered owner and disposer. Body assembly magazine catch. 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