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3rd September 2001	What is a good price for a Martini-Henry? By Thomas I live in the states and was looking into picking up a Martini-Henry Rifle. I was curious if any one here has any insight on to what a good price would be, or even a good place to pick one up, as well as ammo. I know this is question is some what hard to answer because price can very so much depending on quality, venue, model, ect but I was hoping you guys might have some tips on what I should look for as wekk as what I might expect to pay for one. Thanks Thomas
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4th September 2001	Frank Muscal Thomas, Just for starters, at a recent Houston Gun show, one vendor was offering a smooth-bore Martini, fair condition and no ammo for $700. Frank Muscal Katy, Texas
6th September 2001	Alan Frank, hello from SA. That's value. Take it. Speak to you soon when I get the hang of this system. Alan
10th September 2001	Barry Iacoppi http://www.gunandknife.com/cgi-bin/forums/martiniconfig.pl Try this site Thomas. They will tell you ALL you want to know. US$700 is high for a smooth-bore. I say don't take it. You can do better if you work at it. If you are after a shooter you should be able to get a MKIV for that price. MKII and IIIs might cost a little more. NEW ammo can be bought but costs an arm and a leg. Roll your own is the way to go. E mail me direct if I can be of more help to you. Barry New Zealand
23rd September 2001	Bob Morris Thomas, also try John C. Denner at denner.hogarth.com in Canada. They have Martinis on sale and a lot of other military stuff too. Be quick as they go very fast. On their site just now are two MK 111 weapons (Sold) at Canadian $1250 and $1500, and a Mk 1V for Canadian $595, unsold. Have a look.