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AL.-- LEE-METFORD; 303 BRIT; SPORTERIZED BY ALEX MARTIN, GLASGOW. PARKER HALE APERTURE SIGHT, GLOISE FRONT SITE
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Alex Martin - Glasgow gunsmith
There are reports that the firm of Alexander Martin was established in 1778. There were three cutlers
and / or gun makers named Alexander Martin, this date appears to refer to the grandfather of the man
who made the name of Alexander Martin famous around the world.
Alexander (I) was a cutler and possibly also a gunmaker, a burgess and guild brother in Paisley, about
7 miles from the centre of Glasgow. In 1742 he was recorded as a journeyman with John Hyndman.
He married Mary Telpher on 15 September 1773.
His son, Alexander (II), was born in 1791 in Paisley, and almost certainly worked for his father. He
appears to have married in about 1814, and was later recorded living in Paisley with his wife (known
only as W Martin, born in 1796), their elder son, Allen (b.1815) who does not appear to have entered
into the gun trade, Alexander (III) (b.1816), and Elizabeth (b.1826).
Alexander (II) and Alexander (III) became hammermen, burgesses and guild brothers on 22 July 1835,
aged 35 and 19 respectively, this must have been almost immediately after Alexander (I) died. They
were admitted to the Incorporation on 28 August that year and both their "essays" were gun main
springs.
It appears that Alexander (II) established his business in 1835 at 153 Trongate, Glasgow. He and
Alexander (III) traded as gunmakers, fishing rod and tackle manufacturers. It also appears that they
left Glasgow to return to Paisley in 1837. Alexander (II) was recorded in the 1841 census living at
28 Oakshaw Road, Paisley, but he was not recorded in any census after that date. Alexander (III)
returned to Glasgow in 1837 to establish the famous firm Alexander Martin gunmaking firm at
179 Argyll Street. In 1842 he moved to 181 Argyll Street, and in 1844 to 18 Exchange Square.
In 1848 the firm took additional premises next door at 20 Exchange Square (later re-named Royal
Exchange Square).
In the 1851 census Alexander (III) lived at 96 North Hanover Street, Glasgow with his wife
Isabella (b.1826 in Glasgow), no children were recorded.
In 1852 the firm's address was given as 20 Exchange Square, but they may also have occupied
number 18.
In 1854 Alexander Martin described himself as a gunmaker and cast steel rifle barrel manufacturer.
In 1856 the firm moved to 28 Exchange Square, and in 1861 to 22 Exchange Square.
In the 1861 census Alexander was recorded living at 3 Rose Street, a gunmaker employing 5 men
and one boy. Nobody else was living in the house.
In 1862 the firm was recorded at 20 Royal Exchange Square.
In 1863 he described himself as a gun and rifle maker.
Between 1886 and 1890 the firm's address was given as 22 Royal Exchange Square, but it would seem that they continued to occupy 20 Royal Exchange Square. Their address in about 1893 was 20 Royal Exchange Square.
In about 1897 the firm described themselves as gun makers and makers of pistols, sportsmen's
implements, fishing rods and tackle, they were also taxidermists. it was in about 1897 that a branch
was established at 128 Union Street, Aberdeen.
In about 1901 the firm's address in Glasgow was 20 & 22 Royal Exchange Square.
In 1902 the firm amalgamated with Alexander Henry & Co of 18 Frederick Street, Edinburgh; both
firms continued trading under their own names from the same shops with the exception of the
Edinburgh shop which moved to 22 Frederick Street and traded under both names.
In about 1934 a branch was opened under the name of Alex Martin at 2 Friars Street, Stirling, and in
about 1938 their Aberdeen shop moved to 25 Bridge Street.
It is unlikely that the firm made any guns themselves after 1939, during the 1950s and early 1960s
most of their guns were made by A A Brown & Sons of Birmingham.
In about 1950 the company were armourers to the Scottish Rifle Association and a small shop
was opened at Bisley in Surrey, possibly in the Scottish Rifle Association's clubhouse. It was in about
1950 that the Stirling shop and the Edinburgh shop closed.
The firm was latterly run by Sandy Martin, but in 1965 it was sold to John Dickson & Son Ltd.
A number of historical items were put into the "Martin Collection" at the Glasgow museum.
In 1971 John Dickson moved the Aberdeen shop to 35 Belmont Street where it continued to trade as
Alexander Martin until it closed in 1985. The Glasgow shop closed in 1988.
The firm made its name through success at target shooting. They made Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield
target rifles, breech-loading .256 calibre match rifles, and target rifle sights. The firm's trade mark
was a thistle surrounded by two leaves.
They developed a lightweight "ribless" shotgun (three short sections of rib at the muzzle, centre and breech) but because of increased recoil due to the light weight, it did not prove popular.
The records of the firm date only from 1904, previous records have ben lost. Internet Gun Club has
details of serial numbers and dates, further information is available from John Dickson & Son Ltd
(Dickson & MacNaughton) at 21 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NE; Tel: 0131 2254218.
I have a list of serial numbers and year produced from the Nigel Brown book on Birmingham
gunmakers. Let me know and I can give you a year if it is in the book.
According to many of these books they were best known as riflemakers but made fine shotguns many
which were produced by AA Brown & Sons and finshed by Martin.
Auction Location:
431 Lansdowne Avenue, Arden, Manitoba, R0J 0B0, Canada
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Previewing Available November 04, 2016 from 14:00 (2pm) TO 20:00 (8pm) MANITOBA TIME.
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| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
25,000.00 |
15% |
| 25,000.00 |
Infinite |
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Shipping & handling costs are the responsibility of the purchaser and will be charged accordingly. Packing & Shipping are available for an additional charge of $10.00 per gun, plus the cost of an appropriate shipping container and the actual cost from Canada Post for mailing. All shipments will be charged to your credit card or sent via Canada Post C.O.D. All shipments will require a signature on delivery.
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ACCEPTANCE
The purchaser is legally liable to pay for the item or pay the difference if we must re offer and sell the item for a lower price.
REGULATION OF BID
The Auctioneer shall regulate the bidding and shall be the sole arbiter of any disputes. We reserve the right to withdraw property at any time before the sale and reject a bid from any bidder.
ONLINE BIDDING
Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service will not be liable for malfunctions, errors or omissions (hardware, software, electronic, human or otherwise), whether or not due to Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service fault or negligence, resulting in the inaccurate transmittal of bids, the failure to execute bids or any other irregularity.
PAYMENT AND PICKUP / SHIPPING
The invoice must be paid in full and merchandise picked up or shipping arrangements made within seven days of the date of sale. A storage fee will be charged if merchandise is left longer than two (2) weeks of $10.00 per lot per day. If the property is left longer than four (4) weeks, it will be considered abandoned. Items won online cannot be picked up from the auction house until the following day.
Shipping & handling costs are the responsibility of the purchaser and will be charged accordingly. Packing & Shipping are available for an additional charge of $10.00 per gun, plus the cost of an appropriate shipping container and the actual cost from Canada Post for mailing. All shipments will be charged to your credit card or sent via Canada Post C.O.D. All shipments will require a signature on delivery.
Internet Bidders from the United States shall at their own expense provide Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service with all the necessary documents and proof to legally ship via Canada Postal Service any and all firearm(s) that the Internet Bidder may be the winning bidder on.
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In the event delivery cannot be made because of loss due to fire, theft, or any other reason, Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service shall only be liable for the return of any deposits or payments made by the purchaser.
NO WARRANTY --- ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS AND WHERE IS"
MEYERS AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS SERVICE, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, AND THE CONSIGNOR DO NOT WARRANT ANY LOT TO BE MERCHANTABLE OR TO BE SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE AND THEY DO NOT ASSUME ANY RISK, LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PERSON AS TO AUTHENTICITY, GENUINENESS, ORIGIN, ATTRIBUTION, PERIOD, PURPOSE OR MEASUREMENTS OF ANY LOT. THESE CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE ALTERED OR MODIFIED EXCEPT BY AN INSTRUMENT IN WRITING, SIGNED BY THE AUCTIONEER AND BUYER.
Thank you for attending today's Meyers auction.
ALL GOODS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS AND LIE AT PURCHASERS RISK IMMEDIATELY
www.meyersauctions.com for future auctions
ALL AMMO SOLD AS COMPONENTS ONLY - NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY FROM FIRING. ALL AMMO WILL BE SHIPPED AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE BY GREYHOUND BUS.
ALL GUNS SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH BEFORE FIRING - CATALOG IS A GUIDE ONLY - NO GUARANTEE AS TO CALIBER LISTED BEING RIGHT. USE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT - IF IN DOUBT CHECK !!!