Martini Henry .22LR conversion

[gunsnrovers]

Posted this over in rimfire but it really belongs here too...

Martini Henry MkII converted in the early 1900's by Bonehill for the Society of Mineature Rifle Clubs to .22LR. Like the early NRA and DCM, this was an attempt to encourage and grow shooting skills.

It's currently on it's way back to me with a new barrel liner. The old one, at 100+ years and many many rounds of early corrosive .22lr, finally gave up.

Hope to get it back on the range next week. Shooting .22lr out of this is an "experience". Zero sensation of firing. Just the click of the firing pin and the crack of the shot.

Recently sold the Webley MkII.

[BrokerB]

Society of Miniature Rifles..that is sweet

[gunsnrovers]

This is the Society of Miniature Rifles Bell Medal. Given out for excellence in shooting. The holder of the medal/coin could participate in Bell Trophy events without entry fees.
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[BrokerB]

Love it, thank you for posting

[gunsnrovers]

Got her back on the range. When I sent it off for the barrel relining, at 25 yards it was throwing 12~18" groups and 80% keyholes. The barrel was trash. 25 yards today before I went over and shoot at spinners and steel for a while. A lot of fun to shoot.

[operavoice]

I bought a Martini Henry Cadet a few years ago that was converted to 22 K Hornet. Fun rifle. It shoots better than I do.
Glad you opted to reline the barrel, looks like a great shooter.

[Hhsohn]

Might I ask where you got the barrel relined? I'm in Orange County area and I may want to get one of my 22lr rebarrelled.

[gunsnrovers]

John Taylor
Taylor Machine
3530 13th Street C
Lewiston, ID 83501

253-777-7793
johntaylormachine.com

[Hhsohn]

Thank you, sir!