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When I was 19, I had meningitis that almost killed me. I had days of such a terrible headache and two visits to my PCP who refused to think it was anything other than a sinus infection. Eventually, I couldn’t get out of bed or even move my eyes without severe pain. My dad took me to the ER and...

I think you mean Sedgley. There were many Springfields sporterized by Sedgley and Niedner post WW2. They are pretty decent rifles but for some reason don’t have much of a following. Neither were up to G&H standards from what I’ve seen.

This is an interesting rifle although not the caliber you mentioned. Needs a little finishing and the octagon barrel isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but may go for quite a reasonable price...

Of course, if you don’t want to commission a full build, remember, as mentioned before, that any 30’06 or 8mm Mauser can be rebored and chambered to the 9.3 and a 9.3X57 is usually just a rechamber away. This is the most close effective way to get what you want I’d think.

Yes, the 1909 Argentines (DWM which I believe they all are) are a very good basis for a custom. For a 9.3X62, probably no rail work will be needed. Magazine length should be good from the start. They have a nice hinged floor plate with the release in the trigger bow which is nice IMO. The...

My Roosevelt books are really worn! Must have been read many many times in the last 115yrs! I really love collecting old books even if they’re not in perfect condition. My African Game Trails is from 1926

I wouldn’t say that. There are all sorts of period photos of folks using 1895s in Africa and one would surmise that in Africa, the 405 was more popular in the ‘95 than any other chambering. As far as an “Old School” American rifle for Africa, the ‘95 in 405 Winchester is hard to beat. Maybe an...

Yes It is interesting though, the “stripper clip slots” are common to most of the magnum length actions but I don’t believe there are clips that would work with any of the common “magnum” class cartridges. Sort of dispels the notion that the clip slots are unique to military actions.

I had Bertram brass for the two 350s. The Rigby was proofed for the 225gr bullet so the closest I had was 200gr and honestly, the right bore was so worn that it was never going to group both barrels with a single loading. The best plan for that rifle would have been to rebore and regulate to the...

A Westley 400/350 I owned a while back. A Johann Springer 8X57 Rimmed that I still have - a wonderful rifle. A Rigby 400/350 - also sold… Manton 22 Hi Power - son’s rifle. And my goofiest little double - a W.W. Greener 310

It for sure is a Rigby in as much as it was a Rigby at birth. The barrel - sights etc. are very much like a TypeB Oberndorf Mauser sporting rifle while the many original Rigby barrels I’ve looked at have more ”express” style rear sights similar to the TypeA Mauser. I suppose a Rigby customer...

The crowned B and U stamps are German proofs - the crowned V is the provisional London proof mark. You can see the London house stamped their mark on the bolt sideways between the German stamps.

BaxterB is on the right track. It is (or was) an original Rigby using the step ring action. This action was the very first magnum length Mauser ‘98 and Rigby was the only customer for them. It would have been originally chambered for the 400-350 Rimmed cartridge. It was quite common for these...

Did you have a .227” barrel made or is this a .224” version of the Hi Power?

Great rifle! The 7X65R (and 7X64 for that matter) is a very under appreciated cartridge.

That sidelock 22HP may have just sold here in the States at Sportsman’s Legacy https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/rigby-rifles/rigby-22-savage-sidelock-double-rifle-london-quick-release-engraved-case-ammunition-layaway.cfm?gun_id=103370265 I saw this yesterday and it...

I must resist!! Also, I must add that the BUGNRU proofs, according to Speed, mean that the rifle was returned to Mauser for major repair or alteration. This is a TypeB (metal wise) made in 1924-25 The 9.3X57 is probably one of if not the rarest chambering in an Oberndorf Mauser and one such...

I’ve wondered that when such a rifle is scoped and the mounts soldered to the steel tube, is the sighting done in the white and then the mounts and tube blacked when the rifle is? I suppose this is well before charging the tube with something other than dry air was done. Anyway, another great...

Was 60F today so took the BMW R65 out for a ride. Turned 3500M on the clock just as I got home.

The best “tool less” version of this type of takedown bolt action is the Newton design. The floor plate is integral with the front action screw so one simply hinges open the floor plate and rotates it to unscrew. Much better than a coin or T-handle as used in this video.

Mannlicher called their system a “takedown” in their period advertising so I don’t see this as any sort of a rule.

Beautiful bull!

It’s been refinished for sure.

Haven’t had one made but do have a couple original ones. These are just leather with no lining. I think you may run into snagging issues if you get one fleece lined at least I’m sure you would with old claw mounts - maybe some new designs are sleeker and wouldn’t snag but I’d do a little...

I must say, this is the most enthralling thread I’ve ever read on any forum I encourage all of you to sit down and put pen to paper (or keyboard) and really do your best to describe exactly what your experiences were like. Some experiences are more difficult to explain verbally than they are...

HOLY SMOKES!! What a rifle!!

Joseph Lang 400/360 on the Webley 1897 patent. I think one of the best looking of the British falling block actions and quite rare.

Westley Richard’s 1869 Patent retailed by John Reeves & Co. Chambered in 500-450 No.2 Musket.

It is an interesting exercise in contemplating the finer things in life - the highest of quality in all aspects of life. A couple things that I hadn’t really thought about have been illuminated here in this thread. Pens, for one. My daughter won a national handwriting award and I didn’t even...

You should be able to give it a good soak in penetrating oil and slightly thread a 1/2” tap into the case and tap it out from the other end. Maybe try that.

I may add, that the photo I posted above shows how Mauser styled/scaled their TypeA’s. The stocking tailored for each rifle according to caliber. Modern Rigbys are cookie cutter rifles in comparison. If a Highland Stalker is of interest, do yourself a favor and search out an original TypeA which...

Well, Mauser thought enough of the 30’06 that they offered it in, I believe, all of their sporting models way pre WW2. Here’s my square bridge TypeA in 30’06 (middle rifle) along with a 10.75X68 top and a 6.5 Portugese below. A good 30’06 with a twist that will handle 200gr bullets would be not...

.280 Ackley is a good cartridge but nothing really special about it inside 250yds. I think that all of the attributes of the 280AI are well covered by the 338WM with the benefit of a heavier projectile delivered at similar ranges. I wouldn’t choose the 338WM either for an ultimate custom build...

I’ve thought the same. I could imagine combining two hunt packages or adding animals to get your trophy but to also cull some impala etc. to feed the camp. So many classic tales of Safari include “collecting” an animal on the way back to camp for the pot. That would be pretty cool.

I don’t know if a prominent gunmaker who could deliver a true custom rifle by the end of 2027. What do you have up your sleeve?

Good man! You won’t regret owning a No.1 in such a classic cartridge. There are so many loads that one can use in a single shot that won’t go in a double that makes a rifle such as this way more versatile than most realize.

I don’t have many regrets in selling guns - maybe a Daniel Fraser takedown 7X57 and a Westley Richards 425 - that was a good rifle. Selling vehicles is my weak spot. Sold a BMW 3.0CS for $4K and a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint for $7K. Both were cool cars. Had a ‘78 Porsche 911 with a steel...

In Wright’s “Shooting the British Double Rifle” he has only two reduced loads for the 470 and both are using Trail Boss and 375gr cast bullets. He does, however, list seven loads for the 500/465 with 365gr and 390gr cast, 400gr jacketed, and a couple paper patched bullet loads using both Varget...

What is XL? I have a head that is pretty big, not sure it’s XL though.

If she’s good let her fly! My 17yo daughter took opera/voice lessons for a while and it fills my heart every time I hear her sing. Truly, that is one of the finer things in my life.

So, the end of the Lott brass would be necked and sit in the bore of the 458WM barrel?

Don’t overthink it. I swear, fly fishermen are just like wingshooters. If it’s not just right, and I don’t have the best equipment, then… If you present the right fly in the right place it doesn’t matter what your gear is. My grandfather fished the Colorado front range back in the ‘20s and...

The first step, I’d suppose, is to source the correct bullets which in the 470 isn’t as easy as it is for a 450 but a 475 Linebaugh or 480 Ruger bullet should work just fine. Try a standard charge of powder which regulates in your rifle with the 500gr bullet and as close to a 375gr bullet as you...

It’s all in period brochures and testimonials such as found here in the 1910 H&H catalogue. https://www.africahunting.com/hunting/hunting-forums/holland-holland-1910-catalog.pdf The 500-450 here is describes as shooting various bullet weights and even “accurate results” with black powder...

I think that today we get away from the fact that many early cartridge doubles weren’t meant to be dedicated “Dangerous Game” rifles. Even 500-450 Holland & Holland Royals were expected to serve something like double duty using full power 480gr loads for DG but also the 365gr loads for game...

I also like furniture. Years ago, we bought a Stickley dining set and a Syracuse sideboard to match. We ordered it at the Stickley store just north of Denver. The salesperson mentioned to us that a famous actress had ordered the same set for her house in Kremmling - I think it was Susan...

I really like animal bronzes. Here are a couple that are well into the ‘fine’ category.

I love having fine things around the house. I have seven children - half adults now, and they all have expressed their gratitude in growing up in a house with great books, fine art, and excellent cooking. I’ve always thought that one of the greatest responsibilities of a parent is to build a...

One could see that this would be an opportunity to inject lab generated horn into the supply as well. Powdered, there is no way to distinguish it from genuine and there are lots of rhinos in SA from which the DNA could be extracted.

You are roughly describing the 360No.2 It’s about 120yrs old 360No.2 on left - 450/400 on right