[McBendy_Elbow]

Is there any publication that will give the date of mfg. of a Martini Mk 11 by serial number or any other method ?

 

[Monkeyman]

Not stamped?

I've never seen one that wasn't stamped with the date, has yours been refinished? My Mk2 is 1873, Victoria Regina (during the reign of queen Victoria). Brits are a bit psycho about arsenal and proofing records, their military rifles are usually stamped in many places with all kinds of markings for manufacturing, proofing, rebuilding, acceptance etc.

 

[McBendy_Elbow]

My description was vague ... I was referring to a BSA Martini International Mk 11 ... I've looked the rifle all over , no date of mfg..

 

[2946]

The MkII had a 5 1/2 or 6 yr run...

Introduced 1953 - dropped from production 1959.

Source: "the Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values" 5th edirion. = Currect editions are on sale - check your local bookstores.

 

[McBendy_Elbow]

Thx. I'm aware of that, but wanted something more specific, but I guess that isn't to be ? Thx. again ...

 

[spikey]

BSA Dating

John Knibbs International of Birmingham, England can, I believe, date all BSAs. I think he cahrges a small fee, but check on Google

Shoot safe

Spikey

 

[McBendy_Elbow]

Thx. for the info regarding the dating by serial number ... I have two which I shoot alot ... A target rifle of the past, but will hold there own with the newer rifles and just alot of fun to shoot !