How do I identify an old 22 Hornet Rifle
I have an old 22 Hornet rifle. It is heavely engraved. I remember my Father talking about it having a Martini action. It is a lever action single shot with no external hammer. I has a set trigger and to the rear of the trigger it has a lever that I figure must allow the trigger assm. to drop down. I have some pictures but I can not see where they can be attached to this message. I know it is over 50 years old. Where can I send pictures to get some information on this rifle?
Thanks, Ben
Thanks, Ben
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Many rifles such as you describe were made in Europe as early as the late 19th Century. They were in fact chambered for a cartridge known as the 5.6 x 35R, this was their version of the 22 Winchester Centerfire. Which was the Black Powder predecessor of the cartridge we know as the 22 Hornet.
Most of these European rifles have copious Proof Marks. If you can describe them to us, we might be able to narrow down the country of origin and the time frame, when your rifle was produced.
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rufe-snow,
On top of the chamber it appears to be a W over an E. The ends of the W looks trumpeted or like a flower. I could send a picture, but the rechargables are dead in the digital. I am not sure if I can post some pictures, I am new to this forum stuff.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Benry
rufe-snow,
On top of the chamber it appears to be a W over an E. The ends of the W looks trumpeted or like a flower. I could send a picture, but the rechargables are dead in the digital. I am not sure if I can post some pictures, I am new to this forum stuff.
Without pictures it hard to make a definitive assessment. Your description does appear to be similar to the proof used on Black Powder rifles, proofed at the Weipert proof facility in Czechoslovakia. ( The proof mark should be quite small in size ).0 -
Send Me a Couple of Photos....I'll take a look and see what I can do for you.....best....
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