jade1955

Finally test fired my BSA Mk2 Martini Henry 577-450. The rifle was manufactured by the Birmingham Small Arms & Metals Company in 1887. That makes it 126 years old.

Some of the cartouche marks on the wood suggest it may of been part of the haul of arms discovered by the guy who owns IMA (Family Guns on National Geographic).

Commercial ammunition for this rifle ceased in the 1960s, although some does surface occasionally. So the only option is to reload.

The brass cases are available from a couple of specialist manufacturers. The ones I use are reformed 24 gauge Magtech brass shotshell brass.

Originally the cartridges would have been loaded with blackpowder and a paper patched bullet. However I have opted to use a nitro powder called Trailboss. I have also paper patched the bullets in the traditional manner.

Anyway to cut a long story short here is me test firing the rifle. Sandbagged and fired remotely. I was so pumped up afterwards I just had to fire a couple of rounds with me behind it.

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These rifles last saw action during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. United States Marines discovered at least three Martini Henry rifles from Taliban arms caches in 2011.

So keep pushing, keep squacking about how "hunters don't need more than seven shots", and see what happens at the end of the day. The Second Amendment isn't about hunting, rather, it is about ensuring that Citizens have the tools they need to overthrow the government.

Now I'm no expert on the American Constitution. But even I know its a Bill of Rights not a Bill of needs.

Mike Malone flash tattooed by Matty D'Arienzo at Great Western Tattoo Club.

What's up man, nice neck tiger! There's definitely some folks on your side of the pond.. and I know @jade1955 and @Jade1959 are in London at Frith at least once a month.

Haha had a whole month off in February. Well Frith Street, that is.

Congrats @Iwar

haha that's awesome you got to do a shot with them. Never had JD Honey. Any good?

It's good stuff. Not too sweet either.

Trouble is you could drink a whole bottle in no time.

@Our Endless Days It's not very pleasant.

Probably because it goes right across the area near your kidneys. Even a soft touch with the hand and there is a natural tendency to pull away and flinch.

Towards the end I was feeling a burning sensation.

When we were all done Emiliano, one of the other tattooers at Frith St, cracked open a bottle of JD Honey and we all had a slug. That was pretty cool

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Went over to Huntington Beach Tattoo, they were doing a cancer benefit. Was able to get a nice skull & cross-bones from Aaron Coleman. Will post a pic tomorrow after I take off the bandage.

Can't wait to see that one. Aaron Coleman turns out some amazing work

My of my favourites one is that popeye tattoo.

@gougetheeyes Yeah thats right.

The pic was from Jordans IG as its a square format its cut the top bit off where you can see the back of my head.

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@Our Endless Days Many thanks :).

One more on the other side. Booked for April.

@Dan S Fuckin hell Dan only just saw this. That is so good.

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Amund Dietzel dragon. Tattooed by Jordan Teear, Frith Street Tattoo, yesterday.

My rickety old back held up. Got this from the very talented Jordan Teear at Frith Street yesterday. He got an amazing amount of work done in three hours. All done without a break. To say I'm thrilled with it is an understatement.

Amund Dietzel dragon

@jayessebee @hogg Thanks guys just got to be a bit careful tomorrow and I should be ok.

@Dan S as I live in Nanny State uk I can't get that stuff over the counter. I suppose it'll be an ibuprofen & Scotch cocktail. Single malt of course.

Getting tattooed by Jordan at Frith Street on Saturday, all being well. An old back problem has flared up again, I'm in fucking agony at the moment.

A couple of days taking it easy and I should be ok, fingers crossed.

I had a flu shot last year. The doctor told me he stuck the needle right into the eye (of my Hannya tattoo).

I think he quite enjoyed doing that.

Has anyone else heard of this, amazing.

And this in Japan

Omote 3D Shashinkan 3D printing photo booth by Party

The potential for this is mind blowing, especially when the price comes down to a level when there are affordable versions of this technology for use in the home.

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This is the only tattoo I have found with these shark/fish. Thinking I might show these to Stevie and see where it goes. I might end up with a flying shark fish.

One of my all time favourites. Tattooed by "Sailor" George Fosdick, I believe.

A consultation with Jordan at Frith Street this Saturday. I'm looking to get a couple of dragons to fill a bit of space on my back.

@Jade1959 has got a consultation with Valerie Vargas as well.

No new work during November & December for me. I'm getting the shakes.

For the runup to Christmas

The Whisky Advent Calendar Whisky - Master of Malt

Didn't have a problem with the tattoos on the pig skin but on a live pig, thats just retarded.

Good luck everyone in the east.

We always complain about the weather in the UK, but it's never like this

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Very nice.

What are the handles made of ?

haha, i thought the same (in regards to LST'ers not really being the target market).. but if i can get tattooed by Freddy Corbin there, then i can't complain.

Me too.

So what they mean is that if you want to get a tattoo of two dolphins kissing in the shape of a heart that Ami James isn't going to do it.

Damn I suppose it's back to Frith Street for me then.

Ami James latest venture.

One or two artists I might be interested in getting a tattoo from but not on the basis or them choosing my artist.

Ami James