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They are nice guns. My father has the same model in .12. I have one in .20, like you. Have fun with it!

A Fanzoj Kipplauf KB-1 if I were obliged to spend a lot. Or something similar made from a local. But I am not a spendy one. A merkel k5 or blazer k95. Wood class 4 or 5. Will be something like that. However, that wasn't the exercise... so KB-1 8x57jrs

I have a very similar gun in .20 caliber and a straight english stock. Other than that and other animals in the engraving, pretty much the same. So does my father. I can attest that these are very sturdy and fun guns to own and shoot. I like the stock. GLWS

I paid 450 euros for mounting a red dot on clawmounts for this double. It is in the end basic fit and file work. Don't get me wrong, it's still a craft.

First of all Scotland is beautiful, to be recommended and we will go back at least one more time. There are plenty of guidebooks to look up the nice places. We did most of these that were on our route between Newcastle and Isle of Sky, wont be elaborating on them. Driving through the countryside...

There is also a 300WM available in second-hand for a lower price.... relatively speaking. (Objectively, it will have to be negotiated for a more correct price.) maker not listed, so will not be a known brand. Store near brussels. I was there recently and it came to mind...

The likely closing of liege's school will be due to a change in legislation about schools generally. A link about this: https://www.westleyrichards.com/theexplora/save-the-leon-mignon-school-of-gunmaking/ There is a petition at the bottom of the article

Nice and accurate summary of the course of things. Thanks for writing However, there now appear to be back more applications for hunting licenses, also from youth and ladies and recently a new 100 meter shooting range opened (did take over 5 years of preparations. To get the permits etc., is...

This can be done by milling away a piece of the rib and mounting a base plate in the slot. Similar to post #3 of this topic, however there a rail is inserted. I prefer an insert of a rail on which a quick mount can be placed.

Thanks for the tips. Some we had already seen pass by. The others are definitely worth checking out.

Last winter we were able to book all of our sleeping accommodations. Mostly on farms. Barns as well as luxury tents. The Efteling is also something we are going to do soon.

Hello. In a few weeks we will be traveling through Scotland for 2 weeks. I am still looking to fill some mornings or afternoons. We will arrive in Newcastle port and drive straight through to Scotland. We stay each time a few days in the same area: Loch Lomond, Loch Ness/Lochy and Skye. I am...

They are the same. Noblex is the new name. I am quite happy about them. Nice round dot. I only have the 3.5 moa dot. Keeps its zero. I also like target shooting @100yards with them

Because repeats are "not allowed", otherwise it was a lot of DR 450/400, DR 9.3, bolt or DR or kipplauf. 8x57/7x65r/308 And because I don't have to pay, it's the big names, otherwise it would be merkel, sauer, quality local artisan (Belge). Given it is about hunting, I do not assume a mayhem...

Currently, that would be a Fanzoj Kipplauf Petite in 22 hornet

Hello. It is almost certainly a CA rigby. It is a merkel type action. The thingy is a base of a pivot-mount

The 7x65r or 30 blaser seem to me to be the best contenders in this day and age. The 7x75r comes to my mind also. It fits into this category with the added bonus of finding or making the ammunition. https://www.westleyrichards.com/usedguns/view/rifles/1520715982-marcel-thys/ Found only this one...

I chose 450/400. Plenty enough as a visiting hunter. Regarding the question about which stores in london: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/questions-on-london-gun-shops.76437/ Should I be in the market for something between the shikari and heym price, I would stop in birmingham...

In Flanders-Belgium, there are certainly some tac stores, but in my experience also several where walnut still prevails. They are mainly stores that focus on hunting weapons. Frankly, a large portion of them are the R8. But also sauer, sako, browning.... Also a fair amount of "classics" on the...

A third grip is also my preference on DR due to the higher pressures. Purdey, H&H have the hidden grip (mainly prevents the rotary opening motion). Rigby, WR and Heym an extension of the rib (also reinforcement in the longitudinal direction, not going off-face. But at the same time some...

Hoping this helps https://www.vintageguns.co.uk/magazine/third-bites

The story also appeared in our state broadcasters site (belgium). Curious to see how it will be picked up. For now, it is neutrally worded. As a politician it is easier to create and solve fake problems. Anyway, make enough storytelling around it so that the masses believe it.

Indeed the pdf or link to the article would be helpful

A 9.3x74r in a double can be very versatile. Although rather a medium than a small bore. With a red dot or 1-6 scope you can handle anything up to 100-150y. In some countries enough for a buffalo. Go for it. Shoot a bucket full of rounds at your range or hunts near home. Get to know your weapon...

7x65r is a very classic caliber for this. But a 308 will be fine as well. They are light weapons, if you go for a heavier caliber, maybe consider a kickstop. Rimmed cases are easier to remove from the chamber though, more room to hook your fingernail behind. Kipplaufs are great. Accuracy is...

kipplauf tilt block falling-block + variations Multi lugs bolt Third bite doubles ... Everything that exists now, has existed for a long time. And have all proven themselves. Tolerances are as important as the layout But I guess one with minimum moving parts, so front loader.

It is an 8x57. So is not intended for DG. But never had any problems with it. Bought it second hand at a price I couldn't resist

I have a mount for the back piece of a swing mount. Best pictures I could find on my phone: I don´t remember the brand by heart. But is a pretty standard thing I think. With a red dot the line of sight is higher versus the irons though. But indeed, the red dot just has to be visible somewhere.

Hunting stories with a bolt action rifle or a double rifle have been passed around many times. And their merits and shortcomings even more so. Single shots get less attention. Although the No. 1 has its fans, stories and a thread here and with extension the other Farquharson models. I myself...

we are in the world top for elections with only bad choices. it looks like that anyway. there are probably worse situations. it will be a harm reduction approach. remain optimistic. we are also champions in finding methods to circumvent the legislation. it may be so in this case too

An article about this recently appeared in a Flemish hunting magazine, based on a survey. The following quote gives the essence: YouGov's independent sample survey of more than 7,000 Europeans from five countries (Italy, Denmark, Poland, Spain and Germany) shows that a majority of EU citizens...

I cannot refute whether many neutral (no cast) doubles are made. the merkel 140 8x57 that i have, has cast. it´s one of the last before they completely switched to the 141. ditto for the single shot. and was like that by default. In any case, this is an aspect to check in your search.

the cheep piece is not the only difference. the stock is also made at a slight angle along the axis. the cast. a right-handed stock for a left-handed shooter gives an unnatural position. not impossible, but far from comfortable, also due to recoil absorption in the large callibers. and not...

the 9.3x74r is (was) quite popular. In central EU at least, there are many second-hand doubles to be found. Good quality can be found from 4-5k sometimes less, o/u or sxs.

a long time ago I was able to buy an SxS based on a francotte base, finished by L Tilman. one of several independent makers in Belgium at the time. it was a boxlock with "faux" side plates. a very aimable rifle. and fantastic balance. found at a dealer while I had time to browse recovering from...

All three are under the same parent company: Blaser. The action of the Rigby HS is made by Mauser. Mauser vs Rigby comes down to minor style elements and the name. And I think the Rigby is more expensive. R8 is indeed something completely different. And welcome

The P* is the inspector indeed. The greek letter the date. Could be a delta or theta, but it isn´t 100% conclusive...

Nope attachment went wrong, just google "belgian proof marks", its 8 pages of all stamps and year codes

If you want to do some historic digging: https://littlegun.be/arme%20belge/a%20a%20artisans%20identifies%20gb.htm + the proofmarks file hopefully in annex. When you go to one of our many gifted gunsmiths around liege (even brussels) to fix the pin and stock, if you pick an older one, they may...

Hi I can give you live info. I am currently on a train home after a five day visit. It had been several years since my last visit. I cannot give practical information about airports. It is nice to have a hotel close to the useful metro lines. Metro´s are cheaper and faster than a taxi. We come...