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Hi Vern. They may have mixed up their Queens, but you have to admire the depth of their stamping. Maybe that says something about the quality of the metal or the lack of heat treating.
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Hey Vern,They apparently couldn't find her crown either, I think that one belongs to Edward. I wonder if he knew . . . .
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Edward Did become king in 1901....Dinna' remember when exactly.
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Queen Victoria passed away January 22nd 1901, but 'Bertie' wasn't crowned as King Edward VII until 9th of August 1902.
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Edward the VII reign was officially 22 January 1901 – 6 May 1910. While the coronation was quite a bit later owing to a number of factors, that had no bearing on official usage for coinage and other...
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Where any 'official' Martini-Henry to Martini-Enfield conversions still being built for the government at this late date?
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I have two dates for the last ones from Enfield, 1902 and 1903 (when I understand the Enfield parts and Martini equipment shuffled off to the Citadel). Not sure what the basis for discrepancy is...
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It is authentic alright in case there is any doubt. Unfortunately reblued, but an 1877 BSA Mark II with matching HRB second proofs on the receiver and barrel. (Blenheim Engineering was the Phoenix...
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The "H" should be visible in the photo. Note the "ER" in the inspection stamps as well. Odd nocks shape for an Enfield barrel though....I associate this two step more often with Medford rifled...
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Nice one Vern - now you'll need some of these: http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/1210/1/CASE-297-230-MORRIS-LONG otherwise you'll have to wait until I make another 100 of them...
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Vern, A very rare and well marked gun. Now I see your pics I am sure there are not many collecters with an MH marked for both Queen Vic and her son. A cracker !!! Clive
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Seems that there was also a problem spelling Edward!
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Which suggests a couple scenarios and questions - did B.E. retool faster....are there Enfield converted M-Es out there with E.R? Richard - you I think you implied V.R on yours but would you mind...
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Yes there are Enfields with E.R. Coinage changed over evidently in Feb 1901 (according to a Brit coin collecting source). I can't imagine it would have taken the die makers at Enfield any longer. That...
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That doesn't appear to be a reblue to me...looks original. If that is a reblue someone is a master rebluer. beyond description.
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Thanks Douglas - I'm no expert so welcome your insights. For what I paid, original bluing would be welcome. I posted on it moments after getting it unboxed and snapping a few pictures. The stock is...
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This is 100% correct, and IMO one of the rarest variants. You have to know the history of BE company to date this. Queen Victoria died in January 1901, so why the E.R.?. Her eldest son Edward became...
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