Wingman Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Quick question please guys for those that know these guns. Been researching Martini actioned Greener GP's having seen a nice MK2 recently. I understand that some (I think) MK2's were made by Webley and Scott and were of lesser quality and construction than the MK1 series. I have read that they used cheaper components like circlips instead of bolts in the action and are generally considered lesser versions of the original. If one was looking to purchase a good Greener would it be preferable to hold out for a decent MK1 or are the later ones any good? Does anyone know of a good source on the net that covers the differences in the various models and perhaps a timeline of manufacture? Appreciate any advice or knowledge those in the know could share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 There were several variations .Some had pins and C clips . Others had screws and locking pins and there were some that had knock out split spring pins . The ones made at Webleys after the Greener by out used the same machine fixtures and tooling that had come from Greeners and as far as I know the same materials .These were and always had been a largely mass produced gun in any of their forms ,military, police and civilian models . There were also a number of industrial applications using the basic Martini action as a basis . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy King Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 There were several variations .Some had pins and C clips . Others had screws and locking pins and there were some that had knock out split spring pins . The ones made at Webleys after the Greener by out used the same machine fixtures and tooling that had come from Greeners and as far as I know the same materials .These were and always had been a largely mass produced gun in any of their forms ,military, police and civilian models . There were also a number of industrial applications using the basic Martini action as a basis . I have had the mk1 and the mk2. and there isn't any real difference in performance/reliability mine served me well for twenty years. But for no other reason than looks, I preferred the mk1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 send a PM to PH5172 off here has he has a real beauty that he mentioned might be up for sale soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 send a PM to PH5172 off here has he has a real beauty that he mentioned might be up for sale soon I did although have seen one locally and is up for a very good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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