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Franco replied to the thread Elephant Hunt.The permit for my 2023 Zim elephant was issued a month ago - Conservation Force. Still waiting on 2022 Botswana elephant. -
Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.Here's a couple pictures of the Hotchkiss and the Marlin. The Marlin is 32-40
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Franco replied to the thread Client killed Kafue National Park, Zambia.I was in that same area this past summer and I can say there were a lot of elephants and they were really amped up. They are being...
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Franco replied to the thread The Adventure Begins!!!!.Best of luck, and be careful. Enjoy your hunt.
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Franco replied to the thread TANZANIA: Experience With Pano Hunting Safaris?.I hunted Tanzania in 2018 with Harprret Brar, in Maasailand - Lolkisale and Lobo. He's still there and I believe he's had those camps...
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Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.Red Leg, I did find some old Colt pistols, some Sharps, and some Springfields. Here's a couple pictures I took awhile ago.
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Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.Red Leg, Right you are - I may not have the knowledge you guys posses, but I do know a cannon when I see one. Although, I did find a...
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Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.I didn't take a real good look - the room with the safe is lot well lit. The first number was 32, I'm pretty sure the second was 40 -...
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Just love watching a Wikipedia duel. :cool: Back to the OP's original question. I am fairly sure he did not find a breechloading...
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Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.Yes - it may take me a week or so before I'm back to where the safe is located. There's an old Marlin 32-40 as well.
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Franco replied to the thread Hotchkiss Rifle.Thanks. From the looks of this rifle - it was in that battle.
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I've noticed some of you referencing 45-70 caliber ammo and rifles. I was going through one of my dad's old gun safes and decided to...
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Franco replied to the thread Trophy Room Build after 45 years of hunting.Thanks John, How did you decide on dimensions and layout? Are you planning based on specific trophies or just arrange them once it's...
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Franco replied to the thread Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE.Beautiful, congratulations.
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Franco replied to the thread How Much do You Shoot Your Big Bore?.Just bought a place in Texas, moving in a couple months. I would love to go on a pig hunt with my double rifle. I have a few other...
