A Treatise on the
British Military Martini
Volume III
Manufacture, Training Arms &
Accessories
by B.A. Temple & I.D. Skennerton
CONTENTS
page
Foreword
xxi
Chapter 29
Manufacture of the M.-H. Rifle, Pattern Arms & Gauges,
Specifications 461
Chapter 30
Mechanical
Alterations to the Service Action, by parts
476
Chapter 31
Alteration
to Furniture, Backsight, Barrel, Cleaning Rods , for .40 & .303
487
Chapter 32
Markings:
Class, Body, Test, Acceptance & Other Marks, Serial Numbers
507
Chapter 33
Service Accessories, Action Implement, Sight Protectors, Jag, Snap Cap
534
Chapter 34
Bayonet Practice Arms, Fencing Musket, Drill Purpose Arms
550
Chapter 35
Sectionised & Exhibition Models; Skeleton, Waster & Gauge
Actions
557
Chapter 36
Morris Tubes, Aiming Tubes, Accessories for Tubes
566
Chapter 37
Elswick & Ewart Aiming Rifles, M.-M. Percussion Lock or Ordnance
577
Chapter 38
Modified Martinis, Thumb Triggers, Auto Adaption, Smoke Dischargers.
583
Chapter 39
Trade Pattern, Comparisons- Service & Trade Pattern, Home Guard
Patt. 591
Chapter 40
Markings on Trade Pattern Arms, Colonial Contract Marks, Proofs,
&c.
596
Chapter 41
Bayonets for Service Martinis, Trials Rifles, .450, .402 & .303
models
601
Chapter 42
Manufacture of the M.-H. Long Common Bayonet
617
Appendix 35
through Appendix 38
Excerpts from Annual Reports, Short History of Government & Private
Factories, Production Figures for the Various Martini Arms
621
Index
631
Illustration Acknowledgments
634
