Need pictures of ethnic Martini Henrys ASAP

graeme gt · 20th September 2009, 11:37 AM

Hi guys ,i would call mine a carbine size there are no proof marks .I think the metal work may have been shiped there because the woodwork is "native" the bore is roughly 9mm .Maybe someone could translate script .

kahnjar1 · 21st September 2009, 05:18 AM

Hi Graeme,
A little info: Wakefield and Co are listed in Birmingham UK Gunmakers list. They were at 10 Whittall Street between 1897 and 1900. No other info is listed. The 9mm approx cal is likely .450 so I would expect that the cal is actually 577/450. Is you can get hold of an old catridge in this cal, try it in the chamber, BUT DON'T FORCE IT, and DON'T FIRE IT> Simply to check the calibre if you feel the need.

Stu

20th September 2009, 11:37 AM	#1
graeme gt Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 97	Hi guys ,i would call mine a carbine size there are no proof marks .I think the metal work may have been shiped there because the woodwork is "native" the bore is roughly 9mm .Maybe someone could translate script . Attached Images

21st September 2009, 05:18 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Hi Graeme, A little info: Wakefield and Co are listed in Birmingham UK Gunmakers list. They were at 10 Whittall Street between 1897 and 1900. No other info is listed. The 9mm approx cal is likely .450 so I would expect that the cal is actually 577/450. Is you can get hold of an old catridge in this cal, try it in the chamber, BUT DON'T FORCE IT, and DON'T FIRE IT> Simply to check the calibre if you feel the need. Stu