Hi Brithunter

I am based most of the time in Muscat/Oman

That is a very nice example of an "Omani" Martini Action Rifle. In fact probably the nicest I have seen.

If one visits the Souks in the interior there are many Martini Action Rifles for sale. Most of these will, of course have been
"Arabicised" ie wound with wire etc by way of decoration.

I have seen many in the .577/.450 configuration and a few in .303 . One in fair condition will cost (after a fair bit of haggling) around 50 Omani Riyals (that's about 78 GBP) Whether they would be shootable is another question.!!!

They make excellent wallhangers though.

Also for sale are the original brass rolled .577/.450 cartridges (a real collectable) along with the later drawn brass ammo

I have resisted purchase of any of the above simply because should I wish to export back to the UK this will be difficult as the removal of "antiquities" from the country is nigh on impossible and I would hate to own one only to have to give it away eventually.

I see from your post you have shot it. Do you shoot it much/hunt with it?

Ade