Martini henry note book

The martini henry rifle was supplied with its own multitool, whi tube aiming morris the army and navy accepted a sub calibre conversion for the martini henry on 14. The mkiii endorsed a lot of the improvements made on the mkii, the idea to make the rifle more robust. The martinihenry rifle is mentioned in the champawat maneater by jim corbett in 1944 book maneaters of kumaon. The martini henry note book, the life and times of a grand old rifle, by one malcolm cobb. But in the tradition of late developers she recently reopened the notebooks of. England, including malcolm cobb who wrote the martinihenry notebook and is an expert on british and south african small arms. When the sun disappeared i didnt notice, because the book is so filled with light. The martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle. The art from peter dennis is really good and detailed. Hardbound 8 12 x 11 184 pages with hundreds of photos and drawings. He was a native of catalonia, and was in 1250 one of eight monks appointed to make a study of oriental languages with the purpose of carrying on a mission to jews and moors. May 18, 2012 the mechanism is the same, though, and definitely not a martini.

Its invention and introduction into british service were in direct response to the. Take note osprey, this is how this series should be done. It is very readable, masses of period photographs, lots of interesting information not only about the martinihenry rifle but also the era of british. The martini henry note book, the life and times of a grand old rifle. In the space of six years, the british ordnance establishment brought to fruition a rifle that was the sum of many parts and many different ideas. The martinihenry rifle and the greatest discovery of antique.

Martinihenry notebook the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb. Pelts disclosed a fine fullgrown tigress and two nearly fullgrown youngsters lying dead close byall bearing the despised martinihenry bullets in them please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not. It uses a unique bullet, a cartridge built using a. The life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb. The martinihenry for queen and empire by neil aspinshaw. From sniderenfield, to martinihenry, to the magazine leemetford. The description states the book is 24 pages, in fact only 18 pages have. Every page brings giddy joy out of tender pockets of loss. The martinihenry is a breechloading singleshot leveractuated rifle that was used by the. May i recommend neil aspinshaws seminal book on the martini henry which is about to be published see. Welcome to the martini henry society facebook and news pages. The life and times of a grand old rifle 1st by malcolm cobb isbn.

Ive given the book 45 because it is a brilliantly well written, complex and thoroughly researched piece. Used by the british army it first entered service in 1871. Spanish dominican and rabbinical scholar of the thirteenth century. In the period from 1870 to 1900, a martini was less likely to be understood as a mixed drink than as a rifle, often expressed in compound form as martinienfield or martinihenry, depending on which rifle barrel was attached to the martini breech. In the space of six years, the british ordnance establishment brought to fruition a. Malcolm cobb, the martini henry notebook to find things martini go to. The martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand ol. But its best on a dark, rainy monday night, sat at the bar or cozied up in the corner, curling up with a book to slowly sip through a couple of perfect dry martinis. Sold out based on an 1869 westley richards patented design, this unique and extremely rare early breechloading military rifle in. Greener martini club, cadet and target rifles, plus.

Page 5forum for discussions abou the martini henry rifle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the martinihenry rifle weapon book 26. It belonged to others before you and will belong to others after you are gone. Ive been lucky enough to get this beautiful piece to my collection for a decent price. Abandoned 1886 colt lightning incredible restoration of. On the gahendra, it can easily swing back and interfere with operating the lever if a sling is not being used. Probably the most significant competition for the birmingham small arms companys martini target rifles, w. This long awaited book is a complete history of the british military martini henry rifles and carbines, in all its calibers from 1869 to 1903. Page 59 of 218 firearms of note and ridicule posted in weapons other than. I bought a 454 martini henry rifle for my husband, it came from a temple in napal, my problem is we cant find ammo anywhere. Ibrahiim, i also own a martini henry, for which i load latheturned shells with 6085 grains of black powder. The martinihenry rifle is also used in the 1975 movie the man who would be king. The martinihenry rifle weapon book 26 and millions of other books are available for amazon. One of the key elements identified for improvement was the fixing of the foreend to the receiver.

It was my dads 55th birthday he shared that day, btw, with my literary hero, though not role model, scott fitzgeraldan auspicious day. It is very readable, masses of period photographs, lots of interesting information not only about the martinihenry rifle but also the era of british colonialism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But is this as straightforward as it seems, or are their certain regulations inforce to own one of these weapons. This book has now been sold, please use our website to search our current stock. And if you dont know what that is all about, you had better read this book. Stirred but not shaken, thats us with our martinis. Dr stephen manning is an expert in victorian colonial.

The thirtyyear quest to save the royal armoury of nepal. The martini henry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle. The mechanism is the same, though, and definitely not a martini. Please note that we are doing our best to manage incoming post and parcels. A limited production book on the history of the martini henry by malcolm cobb. Im seriously thinking about purchasing, a deactivated martini henry rifle. But there are things that you do for the heart and things you do for the bank, so she needs a waitressing job as an income. It puts the matini henry in the context of 19th century rifle and ammunition developmentand exposes a lot of the myths about the zulu war, and puts than in the context of the other south african campaigns on either side of it. Rob caskie is one of the most well known of south african battlefields guides, and has regularly filled the royal geographic society in london, with his tales of the battles of the 22nd january 1879 between the no2 column of the 24th foot and the zulu army. There is a new martini book coming out very soon that sounds like the martini book we have all been looking for so far i have seen only the preface and table of contents. The rifle name leads to some rather oddsounding early occurrences of martini and martinis in the early years, such as this one. It is very readable, masses of period photographs, lots of interesting information not only about the martini henry rifle but also the era of british. Rear rank, reload and always remember that even though the martini henry rifle is a.

Instructions for care and repair of martini enfield by frederic faust isbn. As a result of having martini henry originals in hand weve been able to make offer original and accurate replicas of parts, accessories and stocks to help you fix and maintain this iconic firearm. On 22nd august 1879 a new pattern martini henry was laid down, designated as the mkiii. Slow in a good way, i imagine other readers, like me, putting their feet up while enjoying plenty cups of tea. Interestingly, the author omits a tip given me by a british business colleague and highly skilled uk shooter he clocks new unfired 577450 cartridge case heads with a black marker line which he always orients at 12. Why cursing at the news wont save the nation, but your name on a local ballot can. After you get used to the mh, you know on which distances you will get a oneshot kill and on which you will not. The martinihenry rifle by stephen manning goodreads. As a side note, this explains the reason for the sling swivel there. With a seasonal cocktail menu and good snacks eat cheese toasties to soak up the gin it is a good night out with friends and a solid second date spot.

Its invention and introduction into british service were in direct response to the success of the prussian dreyse needle gun, which. In some cases, the term martini and even martinihenry is used to apply to a weapon more properly known as a martinimetford or martinienfield. Open to like minded fanatics of this grand old military rifle. The martinihenry for queen and empire by neil aspinshaw ebay. The deal just closed today so it may be about three or four weeks before mike actually has the book. Martinihenry rifle series internet movie firearms database. The weapon saw extensive service in the zulu conflict and remained in use until it was phased out by bolt action leeenfield rifles and maxim machine guns. The martinihenry rifle weapon, band 26 dr stephen manning, peter dennis isbn. I started reading martini henry outside in the sunshine. The book arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition.

It is very readable, masses of period photographs, lots of interesting information not only about the martini henry rifle but also the era of british colonialism. This book covers the history of what the author rightly describes as an icon of high empire the martini henry rifle immortalised for modern generations in the film zulu 1964 for a short book, the author does an excellent job of balancing clarity, technica information, good and well referenced history along with readable prose. On september 24, 1993, i walked out of the offices of the publisher henry holt, having just gotten my first book contract. I saw a martini henry for sale in a big souk when i visited the uae in 2012.

This book is about sue bowl as in pudding who wants to be a writer. The receiver shape is pretty clearly the same, and the sling swivel at the front of the trigger was kept. Martini henry after winter patch battlefield forums. See more ideas about martini, martini henry rifle and henry rifles. Themartinihenry notebook the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb there is a new martini book coming out very soon that sounds like the martini book we have all been looking for so far i have seen only the preface and table of contents. This sadly now out of print book has for 30 years been the must have reference source on the development and identification of the martini henry rifle 18691890. Ive seen this stamped on some martini henry style huntingtarget rifles and wanted to know is. The defining works on the british 450 military rifle by i. Themartini henry note book the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb there is a new martini book coming out very soon that sounds like the martini book we have all been looking for so far i have seen only the preface and table of contents. Greener built a reputation second to none with his conversions of the martini henry and martini metfordenfield service rifles to smallbore target and training rifles. It covers the bayonets, the ammunition, the jamming, the failed projects, the manufacturers, the politics, the battles and the men that were to be forever linked in its story. The best martinis in london, cocktails from dukes to the.

Martini henry for sale in uk 60 used martini henrys. The martini henrys are your premier acoustic duo, providing entertainment for any occasion in the southern highlands, south coast and south. The martini henry notebook by malcolm cobb buffalo arms. The images and development descriptions of the rifle are very good. The martini henry is a leveraction breech loading rifle developed as a quick loading cartridge rifle for use with the british army. Martinihenry variants were used throughout the british empire for many decades. The developmental history of the martini henry rifle is something of a marvel. Of particular interest, 55,000 vintage 1879 martinihenry rifles, the very same rifle that a handful of british troops used to turn back over 4,000 zulu warriors at the battle of rorkes drift. This is restoration of one abandoned 1886 colt lightning beautiful piece of american history. They used martini henry carbines in the film zulu dawn aswell. He often utilised actions from other manufacturers, particularly bsa fullbore and small frame cadet, and built his. This treasure of a book was written by malcolm cobb, a collector for the collector.

Aug 22, 2006 the martini henry note book the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb there is a new martini book coming out very soon that sounds like. The martinihenry notebook hardcover international military. The martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a. As a side note, colour sergeant bourne the definition of stoic, professional, victorian nco played by nigel green excellent casting in the movie, was only 24 years old at the time of the battle and lived a very long life, dying at the age of 90. This page is not a commercial selling page, rather than an historical. I have to say, that when i first started reading this i wasnt sure what to make of it. The martinihenry rifle was featured in the 1964 movie zulu and the movie 1979 zulu dawn, which also featured the carbine version of the rifle. I havent had a chance to try it out yet either, but its only a slight damage buff within the sweetspot range so it wont bring back the ohk from before the fall patch, only give you a bit more punch and, im guessing, will more often take down already wounded enemies with a ohk. Twelve chapters about everything from their use in warfare and battles, ballistics, wound effect, markings, hunting and how to load modern ammo for your martini henry. Also one should note that most of the smuggled martinis and bazaar sold ones around. Jan 01, 20 this book covers the history of what the author rightly describes as an icon of high empire the martini henry rifle immortalised for modern generations in the film zulu 1964 for a short book, the author does an excellent job of balancing clarity, technica information, good and well referenced history along with readable prose.

Nepalese gahendra martini henry parts rifle is a unique and extremely rare early breech loading military rifle in. Its official mike stegen at gunbooksales you need to login or register to view media files and links will be distributing the martini henry note book. The martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle price. Martini enfield artillery carbine all about enfieldsall. It is not a dry tome at all, but an informative romp through the history and development of the rifle. The martinihenry notebook the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb there is a new martini book coming out very soon that sounds like.

The martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle, by one malcolm cobb. The martinihenry is a leveraction breech loading rifle developed as a quick loading cartridge rifle for use with the british army. Malcolm cobb, the martini henry note book to find things martini go to. But it took a long while for me to be engrossed by the story. Home the martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb mhnbook move your mouse over image or click to enlarge the martinihenry notebook, the life and times of a grand old rifle by malcolm cobb mhnbook sku. Arabized martini henry with belt and foil cartridges. Feb 24, 2020 2 in contemporary texts, the martinihenry is often referred to as simply a martini, or sometimes as a henrymartini. Review i started reading martini henry outside in the sunshine. The developmental history of the martinihenry rifle is something of a marvel.