Martini barrel identification?

[Garandy]

I'm being offered a "Martini" barrel with the front wood, bands, sights, and cleaning rod.

How does one go about identifying "original" vs. Martini Francotte or Martini Gahendra or maybe made in Afganistan or whatever other clones, modifications or repros might have been made over the years?

[jamie5070]

There will be plenty of markings on an original barrel. I would suggest jumping over to the british forums and asking on the martini forum. Post some pictures. Is it .45 or .30 cal?

[Garandy]

I believe .45 caliber and condition at the moment is filth with a surface rust chaser.

[Garandy]

It got here yesterday.

.45 caliber, bore looks darn good. Under the wood, the barrel is a beautiful blue and is covered in British inspection marks. Not sure this one came from Nepal.

A buddy is giving me a buttstock as well. Tempted to look for an action to connect both ends to.....

[Daan Kemp]

Good idea