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Ken,
I've done that. That's how I built my 7x57 Mauser and I have a roller with Steve Durren right now and I'm talking to Mr Steele about a G&H style Springfield. But, if I ever find a decent Hepburn action - well I have plans that involve Ken Hurst engraving!!! I have some pictures pinned to the wall in the gunroom. (I have to hide them behind some old Vargas girls so the CDFO doesn't get suspicious.) Meanwhile I'm working on a Martini Henry that needs some new pins, screws and firing pin. Does anyone know the screw size for MH MK II trigger screw? I'm pretty sure even I can turn a new firing pin out of tool steel without too much trouble.
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Glenn, I see you are trying to chase me away! :-) Nice workmanship indeed, but for the rest I'll just grit my teeth and bear it...
BTW, the next Martini project is also getting there, this one with a Westley Richards ZAR action and a 16" twist .45 Eichelberger barrel. I already have a chunk of wood too, so who knows, this winter??
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Mr. Belgian:
I look forward to seeing it. After all, if you can look at my Hepburn it is only right that I should have to look at your Martini...
The ZAR will be interesting. Keep us posted. And speaking of Westley Richards, the one "Martini" that I really would like to have is the W-R Model of 1869. Now there is a hinged block rifle with some style!
Glenn
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Glenn,
To be honest, for the moment I am also trying to chase down a Field - Martini variant in #2 Musket, and it has that very same flush lever of the side as your Hepburn, only bigger... A bit like that one J D had :-)
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I'll look forward to working for you Mr. Jerry. Seems you have plenty of time to figure out what amount & style of scratching you'll want. May I suggest you give me a call so we can kick around your ideas. I have found talking to clients way ahead of time is very helpful in designing exactly what the clients really wants. Ken
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Glenn, why a 69 and not a 71?
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Martinibelgian, I am familiar with a sidelever Field patent which has a vertically dropping block, but not with a Field Martini.
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Jerry, please email me at treeblood1 @ aol . com (remove spaces) thanks, Joe
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DD:
It is just a matter of aesthetics. I like the lines of the '69 better. I would not turn up my nose at a '71, but it is the '69 that has won my heart... but it has to have the pierced lever.
But then again, I have been accused of liking Rollers and Hepburns, so in come circles my judgment could be deemed suspect.
Glenn
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Joe,
email sent. Tried using the site personal message and sent one previous email. I guess they didn't get through.
Jerry Liles
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