Recent content by degoins

Yikes!!! I'd bow out.

I say go for it. If the groove diameter falls within the ones you mentioned, I'm pretty sure .358 bullets can be made to work without too much trouble or expense.

I'm glad to hear that their earlier issues may be behind them.

Over 20 years ago I ordered some from Midway and the flash holes were either partially punched through or not at all. Midway didn't want to take them back and Larry told me what size drill bit I could use to drill them out so that's what I did.

Thank you sir. Lovely rifles!!!

I don't see any pictures.

And another. This was the longest measured open sight shot I ever made at 155 yards. An on purpose neck shot as that was all I had.

Finally one loaded..

I know right!!

Well pictures won't attach this morning for some reason

That's a John Dixon Alex Henry pattern .450 express made in 1873. I bought it from our own Huvius a couple of years ago. Steve Bertram re-blacked the barrel. It originally belonged to a Dr. Watson who among other things was an army surgeon in the Crimean war. It has accounted for itself a few...

Here's my Sharps......apologies in advance for the poor pics. Shiloh saddle rifle 45-70, 26" medium weight half octagon barrel, pewter nose cap, bone charcoal case hardened receiver and shotgun butt plate, shadow line cheek peice, upgraded wood, German silver blade front sight and semi buck horn...

So true.

Chile, I need that need that Purdy to go with my left hand lock Henry pattern John Dickson .450. Thank you in advance!

I have hunted with Deklerk twice and, God willing, intend to again. They are a top notch outfitter in every possible respect.