I am somewhat interested in buying a .45 caliber rifle. I've got one, and it is perfectly adequate for my purposes, but it's Americana (Sharps), not Africana, - one should have a proper rifle for the African continent of course. It would have to be a caliber like 577/450 or .450 #2 Musket or something along those lines - a cartridge and rifle with some African history. And preferably one that was historically a bp cartridge.

Military Martinis are out there by the boatload and they don't interest me. But a decent sporting Martini would fit the bill except that they tend be hard to find. Other makes of single shots would be of interest.

BTW, I don't know the twist rate for the barrels on these Martinis - does anyone know?

Other singleshots or even the ultra hyper-rare "affordable" double would be interesting.

Anyway, if any of you happen to know of a decent .45 (and it must be a .45 bore) that is available or could be made available, I would love to hear about it.

I suppose the "what is affordable" question has to be addressed. I think sub $3k. I just missed a perfect 577-450 Martini for $1750 the other day. What a bummer.

Anyway, a little piece of Africa in a .45 caliber is what I'm looking for. Email me at brentd@iastate.edu if you know of something that might work.

Thanks,
Brent

When there is lead in the air, there is hope in my heart -- MWH ~1996