05 August 2019, 22:37
HistoricBoreThat is an excellent find! A pal of mine in Warwickshire has a similar one and it shoots brilliantly.
HB
10 March 2020, 00:33
buckstixquote:
Originally posted by HistoricBore:
That is an excellent find! A pal of mine in Warwickshire has a similar one and it shoots brilliantly.
HB
Hello HistoricBore,
Thanks for the reply.
So far I've only shot it at 50 feet on our indoor range. When Spring gets here, I'll take it to the 50 yard range.
29 April 2020, 20:48
Peter ConnanI have your rifle's younger brother!
Mine is also a take-down Cadet Martini in .310, but it is not a Sharpshooter's Club rifle. It was made in 1902.
Interestingly, the take-down mechanism is completely different, with the front bottom of the receiver split, and a lever on the side which tightens it down. It also has a safety catch, and the pin layout is different from yours.
It is also a bit fancier than yours, with engraving around the borders. Unfortunately, it is not 100% original, the rear sight has been replaced (possibly more than once) and when I got it the forend tip was missing.
The bore on mine is pristine, and I have achieved groups of around 3" at 100m, which is pretty good for my eyes behind iron sights and the quality (or lack thereof) of my cast bullets.
30 April 2020, 05:17
bpesteveWhat a fantastic find, and unbutchered to boot; good job! I hope it shoots tiny groups for you.
24 May 2020, 21:50
Peter ConnanHere are a coule of detail views of my 1902 Greener:
25 May 2020, 08:51
NormanConquestNice rifle, what a great score! Enjoy it in good health.
25 May 2020, 11:53
Peter ConnanThank you very much NormanConquest