A somewhat different W-R Improved (so called) Martini
I've been chasing this one for 2 years ever since I first saw it up for auction. It is chambered for the W-R 500/450 No. 2 musket cartridge. Even though I have one that is engraved and handsomely...
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Very nice! Did it follow you home from Baltimore? Cheers, Michael
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Yes although it was just a matter of convenience to pick it up there. It was part of a trade made a few weeks ago. In regards to my "more on that to follow", it was drilled and tapped for a tang sight...
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Its very nice Joel. I like the lines. They kind of flow.
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The other 2 I have are a bit jarring where the butstock impinges on the receiver sides Johnny
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To me that one piece stock greatly improves the look,have never seen one before.Would it be possible to post a photo of the WR target sight,target sights from the 1860s to 1900 have always interested...
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The tang sight is missing Herbert. I had an old British tang sight that I thought would work, but it didn't fit. I have another to try if I can find it.
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That is in Winfers book and is the earliest of this type.
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Its funny you mention it Douglas. It was the pictures on pages 39 and 40 of Wal's book that got me chasing this one. Today was the first chance I had to review the book, since returning from...
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What is the difference between the #1 & #2 Musket cases?
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One is longer than the other.
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The No 1 is 2 1/4"s long. As far as I know, all the other dimensions are the same. I guess I'll have to trim the cases I am getting from you a little.
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Joel, look in Winfers book---Westley Rickards. He tells the difference.
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