Takedown Henry martini?

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Takedown Henry martini?

Post by andym79 » 24 Apr 2017, 8:33 am

Hi guys I am thinking about getting a Henry Martini done as a take down. So its easy to carry and I can have more than one barrel?

Could one be done using the same method as this?

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Re: Takedown Henry martini?

Post by Gwion » 24 Apr 2017, 11:40 am

Don't know. Probably.
But i sure as hell wouldn't do it.
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Post by No1Mk3 » 24 Apr 2017, 1:09 pm

Quick answer, Yes. Have seen one in 270Win. You were looking at doing this a couple of years back? Give Kudu Services a ring. Cheers
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Post by andym79 » 24 Apr 2017, 2:15 pm

Yere its been an ongoing idea of mine.
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Re: Takedown Henry martini?

Post by sungazer » 24 Apr 2017, 2:22 pm

I don't like the look of it much myself. If I were going to have a switch barrel centerfire I would look at the Remington 7600 and the Lumly Arms fitting. It looks a bit more substantial.
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Post by andym79 » 24 Apr 2017, 3:01 pm

It does look more substantial, but would mean buying a Remington and I don't think I want to roll the dice on that.
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Post by Gamerancher » 24 Apr 2017, 3:10 pm

Winchester have been using that interrupted thread method for take-down rifles for well over a hundred years.
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Post by Gwion » 24 Apr 2017, 3:23 pm

Gamerancher wrote:Winchester have been using that interrupted thread method for take-down rifles for well over a hundred years.


And how do they stack up for accuracy?

Reason behind my previous comment is that the Martini is capable of some very fine accuracy and i think turning it into a take-down would be kind'a a waste. Also, that take-down system seems to be somewhat on the flimsy side of things. Does it torque down properly...??? Etc, etc, etc...

Surely there is a better system for a take-down/switch-barrel that has been developed more recently?!! :unknown:
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Post by RoginaJack » 24 Apr 2017, 3:32 pm

A Henry Martini - what calibres are you thinking of?

No1MK3, in 270Win. I thought the Martini could only handle rimmed cartridges?
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Re: Takedown Henry martini?

Post by Gamerancher » 24 Apr 2017, 3:45 pm

The interrupted thread is the same as utilized on the Lee and Hornady reloading presses. The barrel still screws in to the same position as it would with a normal thread.
Winchesters design has a bearing plate that is adjustable for thread wear although hardly ever needed, and the magazine tube threads in to act as a "lock" on lever actions and other models that don't have a tube magazine, (1885's & 1895's) employ a detent at the front of the action. It's a relatively simple design and does work well.
I have seen pictures of high grade Martini target rifles in "take-down" configuration. High on my "if I could find/afford one" list.
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Post by andym79 » 24 Apr 2017, 4:37 pm

The thread would not have to be interrupted, with a large shoulder block put in place!
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Post by Gamerancher » 24 Apr 2017, 4:43 pm

The interrupted thread is to allow the rifle to be dis-assembled with simply a twist of the barrel.
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Post by andym79 » 24 Apr 2017, 4:59 pm

bentaz wrote:Just use a greener gp action thsts already a take down.


Very true as long as low pressure rounds are used it would be fine.
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Post by Gamerancher » 24 Apr 2017, 5:04 pm

I'd better add that Winchester employs a three section method, gives a 60 degree turn to lock/unlock and would be a lot more stable than that two section one pictured above.
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