Greener Martini Henry in 12 gauge.

Blaine Leonard · May 11, 2020, 01:37 PM

I love the Martini platform but struggle to find one anywhere I might shop for a long rifle here in the states. Having one imported would ramp up the costs significantly. Does anyone have any suggestions or knows a retailer?

FrankenMauser · May 11, 2020, 05:20 PM

Watch the interwebs and auction sites.
Be mindful of the listings, however. Most of them have non-standard chambers, but such is rarely pointed out.

natman · May 12, 2020, 10:25 AM

They are somewhat rare, but they do turn up. Beware of Greener Police shotguns that are chambered in a special 14 gauge and will not chamber a standard 12 ga.

Jim Watson · May 12, 2020, 12:33 PM

I remember admiring the Greener Trap Gun on Martini action. Very fine finish compared to the bog standard GP.
Finding either for sale now would be a challenge, but I guess they do change hands every once in a while.

xtriggerman · May 13, 2020, 11:10 PM

About 3 years ago, my son & I were in Sarco's show room and he spotted a Martini actioned 12 gauge before I did on the rack on the floor. He brought it up to me and asked is it worth the $275 they were asking? I said if you don't buy it, I will! So he did. He still has it. Its very much like this pictured one but has the screw out take down barrel and the cocked lever is a little different. Great shooter. Some day, I'll put a rifled barrel on it for slugs as a 2 barrel set.

Blaine Leonard · May 14, 2020, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xtriggerman

About 3 years ago, my son & I were in Sarco's show room and he spotted a Martini actioned 12 gauge before I did on the rack on the floor. He brought it up to me and asked is it worth the $275 they were asking? I said if you don't buy it, I will! So he did. He still has it. Its very much like this pictured one but has the screw out take down barrel and the cocked lever is a little different. Great shooter. Some day, I'll put a rifled barrel on it for slugs as a 2 barrel set.

I am very jealous. Absolutely gorgeous longrifle you have there.

May 11, 2020, 01:37 PM	#1
Blaine Leonard Member Join Date: December 3, 2019 Posts: 22	Greener Martini Henry in 12 gauge. I love the Martini platform but struggle to find one anywhere I might shop for a long rifle here in the states. Having one imported would ramp up the costs significantly. Does anyone have any suggestions or knows a retailer?

May 11, 2020, 05:20 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Watch the interwebs and auction sites. Be mindful of the listings, however. Most of them have non-standard chambers, but such is rarely pointed out. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

May 12, 2020, 10:25 AM	#3
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	They are somewhat rare, but they do turn up. Beware of Greener Police shotguns that are chambered in a special 14 gauge and will not chamber a standard 12 ga. __________________ Time Travelers' Wisdom: Never Do Yesterday What Should Be Done Tomorrow. If At Last You Do Succeed, Never Try Again.

May 12, 2020, 12:33 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	I remember admiring the Greener Trap Gun on Martini action. Very fine finish compared to the bog standard GP. Finding either for sale now would be a challenge, but I guess they do change hands every once in a while.

May 13, 2020, 11:10 PM	#5
xtriggerman Member Join Date: January 4, 2012 Posts: 44	About 3 years ago, my son & I were in Sarco's show room and he spotted a Martini actioned 12 gauge before I did on the rack on the floor. He brought it up to me and asked is it worth the $275 they were asking? I said if you don't buy it, I will! So he did. He still has it. Its very much like this pictured one but has the screw out take down barrel and the cocked lever is a little different. Great shooter. Some day, I'll put a rifled barrel on it for slugs as a 2 barrel set.