Hi folks,
I am usually a German 2WK collector, but I have been developing an interest in British small arms. Here in Afghanistan is a ton of original, and hand made fake P-53 Enfields, carbines, Snider conversons, and various model Martinis.
I cant't post pics, but am hoping for a bit of input from you guys who know a lot about these. I bought two rifles today, one original, and one fake.
The original= An 1870 made Enfield snider converion. It is a later factory manufatured version. Stock is cartouched and all parts are properly marked. The action is tight and smooth as silk. Some of my Brit mates who are collectors tell me that the markings above the chamber indicate British issue to the Afghan military. I plan on restoring this one for a shooter. I know it is almost imposible without pics, but any idea of ballpark value back in the real world, and any recomendations concerning restoration?
The fake= An obviously fake MKII Martini. barrel with very slight bulge at chamber, but the action works O.K. This is just a wallhanger example of the handmade fakes that were produced in local forges. Is there any collector interest in these old copies.(I only bought it because it was a package deal that included two nice bayonets I needed for rifles back home)
Thanks for any info guys,
Besrt regards,
Johnie
I am usually a German 2WK collector, but I have been developing an interest in British small arms. Here in Afghanistan is a ton of original, and hand made fake P-53 Enfields, carbines, Snider conversons, and various model Martinis.
I cant't post pics, but am hoping for a bit of input from you guys who know a lot about these. I bought two rifles today, one original, and one fake.
The original= An 1870 made Enfield snider converion. It is a later factory manufatured version. Stock is cartouched and all parts are properly marked. The action is tight and smooth as silk. Some of my Brit mates who are collectors tell me that the markings above the chamber indicate British issue to the Afghan military. I plan on restoring this one for a shooter. I know it is almost imposible without pics, but any idea of ballpark value back in the real world, and any recomendations concerning restoration?
The fake= An obviously fake MKII Martini. barrel with very slight bulge at chamber, but the action works O.K. This is just a wallhanger example of the handmade fakes that were produced in local forges. Is there any collector interest in these old copies.(I only bought it because it was a package deal that included two nice bayonets I needed for rifles back home)
Thanks for any info guys,
Besrt regards,
Johnie
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