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I find it off putting. It goes along with “do you have an xyz”. I collect experiences, not taxidermy heads. It often starts to feel more like shopping and less like hunting. I think many PHs go this direction based on prior client expectations, so that part I get.

#3, six vintage boxes of 470 NE sold to migrabill

Great, item 5, the pants, SPF to gearguywb!

I have a few things I simple don’t have use for anymore and want to offer here on AH. Please PM with offers etc. Prices include shipping to lower 48 if I select shipment method. I’m happy to work with you to use your preferred shipment method, but would prefer you pay for shipping. Payment...

I appreciate that insight BC. I’ve often wondered if this was a pre WW1 rifle, later re-chambered to 80x60s and reproofed.

It’s always been a bit of a family trade for me, with uncles and aunts serving in WW1, WW2 and Korea (and ancestors straight through to the Continental Army). My dad, a Seabee, grew up dirt poor in the depression in Famersville Texas, often going hunting after school to bring home something my...

I appreciate that Mike. The “232” is probably analogous to the “706” on your rifle, and the date remains a mystery. Albeit with less figured wood these guild guns often seem to be of equivalent quality to the contemporary British guns, at much more attractive prices.

I’m going by the proof marks below to assess it as a 8x60s, made in Feb ‘32. Are your thoughts the same? It does have a “price of wales” style rounded grip, without a grip cap, which some of the very early type b’s had.

There are no stampings under the stock, although I feel certain the stock is original (the entire rifle for that matter). It has a schnabel tip.

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I’m curious if anyone here can recognize who the maker, city of origin or engraver may be on this Mauser from the engraving. It’s an 8x60S according to the B U G proofs, and proofed in Feb of ‘32. The engraving was a determined effort. It’s a reasonably deep relief, and covers the action...

As a buyer - don’t buy it unless you have the dies etc, have line of sight to getting them, or are willing to wait. I’m not sure this is a matter of etiquette if everything is clear and transparent. Generally the seller is trying to maximize their profit - I think that is likely to be more...

I’m spending most of August in west Texas, watching thunderstorms and enjoying a break from the central Texas heat and some bortle 2 night skies.

I’ve used them and think they are about as effective as the equivalent weight (they are dense of course).

Anybody else cook paella?