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Na nothing.
Ill give you 20 bucks for it.
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I don't know by the way but it would have to be worth something.
You took the words right out of my mouth VC. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Very similar to the rifle used here
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...-hybrid-11313/
I see it has written Enfield 1899, M.E 303 AC11
Where abouts could I take it for appraisal, It was handed down to my Father.
Old Martini action?
Looks like fun - is it your auction? (going by trademe in photo URL)
Milsey, take it to Shooters Supplies on Riccarton Road. They deal with a lot of antique stuff.
http://www.firearms.co.nz/index.htm
Hey Cambo, Wondered if you would come on...lol Ok will take it to them so they can have a look at it.
Hi gerbs, No I havent got an auction running. I just uploaded the pics to Trade Me photos as it was quicker to do it that way.
It's a 1899 Martini Enfield artillery carbine MkIII converted from a Martini Henry Rifle MkII I think. What's the barrel like? Peckerhead doesn't bid on shit, but you need to get someone with knowledge to value it as I don't know how rare they are. Antique Arms in CH CH
Would help.
Has it got a CROWN with ENFIELD 1899 M.E .303 A.C. III
Hi, Yes it has.
The markings I see are: V.R (with a picture of a crown above it) then below Enfield 1899, M.E 303, A.C.11, with another 1 below that. There are smaller markings that I will need better light to view.
Hi, Who is peckerhead. Yes to the question you asked. See above.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
You really should visit a doctor, even if these guys know a bit about antiques!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by cambo
He's the guy bidding on the one on trademeQuote:
Originally Posted by love2hunt
The fore end is retained with a pin and there's no provision for a cleaning rod?
As the others said, its an old Martini Henry rifle that was converted to .303 caliber probably around the boer war era 1900ish. Was probably used for home guard duties in WW1 and then sold off.
They are not uncommon, so are not particularly collectable or much historical value. Would be worth more as a shooter, if it had an excellent bore.
If it had a good bore maybe $400-500 if the right guy was looking at the time you were selling. If the bore is poor, then its worth as much as any old .303, maybe a $150.
As the others said, its an old Martini Henry rifle that was converted to .303 caliber probably around the boer war era 1900ish. Was probably used for home guard duties in WW1 and then sold off. Looks like it was cut down and used as a pig gun.
They are not uncommon, so are not particularly collectable or much historical value. Would be worth more as a shooter and was still in original military state, if it had an excellent bore.
If it had a good bore maybe $400 if the right guy was looking at the time you were selling. But for a cut down sportered version with a poor bore, then maybe $150.