Not a Giffard, suspiciously like a Greener though

[Clank]

Looks a lot like a modified Martini cartridge rifle action.

I did think that, but the action is beautifully smooth and precise. However, on the trigger guard there is what I think to be a proof mark.
Confounds me that there is no makers name anywhere, nor a number.

[Geezer]

I did think that, but the action is beautifully smooth and precise. However, on the trigger guard there is what I think to be a proof mark.
Confounds me that there is no makers name anywhere, nor a number.

It looks to me like a Martini with the top chopped off at an angle and a new bit made to fit (held on by the screw at top right?) that contains the airgun firing mechanism and the rear sight. It has all the features of a Martini - trigger guard, trigger, lever, right-side cocking indicator.

[Mark D]

Can't help with the ID - it is a very pleasing looking rifle and that loading action would make a fast loading piece.

I would guess that it's a home made affair, there are a few gents on this forum that could make something like that

[Garvin]

Could it be a prototype of a London Giffard?

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....fle/#post-1466

[oldcurmudgeon]

My thoughts exactly, London Giffard and calibre should be .295.

[chieffool]

Ohhh....
....that is beautiful. Having a hard time typing as my tongue is hanging out so far and getting in the way.

The martini action looks so good and 'fit for purpose. Quite logical and lovely.

[Clank]

The more I look at this gun, the more convinced I am rhat it is a Greener, or based on the Greener GP Martini action:




In one of the pictures above you can see a cross hatched indent for the thumb to rest on. I have seen this somewhere else - just cannot remember where is the problem.

[Benelli B76]

Martini Henry thumb rest... dead giveaway. Even has the double line border on it.

[duomatic410]

Probably set of as a 303 carbine, more rife than shotgun.