Good Gun Deals This Week

[Rare Breed]

I don’t know if this is a good deal or not but it’s a good looking double. Not a fan of the engraving though. Likely could be had less than asking price...

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene - Martini Gunmakers Canada

Merkel 140 AE Safari 470 N.E. with game scene Gun is in excellent condtion! Barrels 23 5/8″ Lop 15″ to the front trigger New cleaning tools RCBS dies, Ammunition Hornady 500 DGS(67pcs) Comes with the Original hard case!

martinigunmakers.com

Wow. I am just the opposite…I love engraving. Sure is at least a beautiful gun!!!

 

[Andrew Short]

Wow. I am just the opposite…I love engraving. Sure is at least a beautiful gun!!!

I would consider buying it if someone with a little more knowledge could give assurance

 

[JPmbogo]

I would consider buying it if someone with a little more knowledge could give assurance

You could not go wrong with this rifle in this caliber. If I didn't already have a vintage WR in 470, I would buy it in a heart beat. Merkels are some of the best deals in fine doubles on the market.

 

[Flipper Dude]

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...nchester-model-70-pre-64.cfm?gun_id=102137493.
Seen this one?

 

[CJW]

Wow. I am just the opposite…I love engraving. Sure is at least a beautiful gun!!!

I like the coin finish but I think that gun would look like a million bucks with a case colored action.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965931939

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Anybody ever wish the Ruger no 1 quarter ribs were more attractive? Solid and soldered on with a fixed blade (if that would work with a scope?). Integrally machined would be too costly I guess?

 

[JPmbogo]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965931939

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Anybody ever wish the Ruger no 1 quarter ribs were more attractive? Solid and soldered on with a fixed blade (if that would work with a scope?). Integrally machined would be too costly I guess?

I have a Ruger 1 in 450 NE - the Boddington elephant edition. I have written about this rifle elsewhere on this website. Way too light for the chambering (7 1/2 lbs.!). I added a better pad and a mercury recoil reducer in the butt stock - still a hard kicker with factory loads.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I have a Ruger 1 in 450 NE - the Boddington elephant edition. I have written about this rifle elsewhere on this website. Way too light for the chambering (7 1/2 lbs.!). I added a better pad and a mercury recoil reducer in the butt stock - still a hard kicker with factory loads.

It’s a shame that they didn’t make them with a little more heft to them

 

[Captain Munro]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965931939

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Anybody ever wish the Ruger no 1 quarter ribs were more attractive? Solid and soldered on with a fixed blade (if that would work with a scope?). Integrally machined would be too costly I guess?

Yes! Like on the Ruger Safaris.

 

[geoff rath]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965931939

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Anybody ever wish the Ruger no 1 quarter ribs were more attractive? Solid and soldered on with a fixed blade (if that would work with a scope?). Integrally machined would be too costly I guess?

With hammerforging, as they make barrels now, it might be a little impractical; sadly I don't think the No 1 will reappear on Ruger's product line, much to the regret of we (many) enthusiasts

 

[geoff rath]

It’s a shame that they didn’t make them with a little more heft to them

Can be done, aftermarket (I have); rebarrel, and restock with denser timber, in the (non-standard)? caliber of choice. An expensive proposition... 17FB, 300WSM, 9.3X64 ...

 

[matthew anderson]

I have a Ruger 1 in 450 NE - the Boddington elephant edition. I have written about this rifle elsewhere on this website. Way too light for the chambering (7 1/2 lbs.!). I added a better pad and a mercury recoil reducer in the butt stock - still a hard kicker with factory loads.

I agree. I was discussing that very thing yesterday, with a friend of mine. He would like to have one in a classic NE chambering, I recommended 450/400.

 

[Flipper Dude]

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...nchester-model-70-pre-64.cfm?gun_id=102137493.
Seen this one?

One of you rifle gurus help me out with this one when you get the chance. Other than sights, what’s the scoop with this one? Price is good for custom 404 I think?

 

[ActionBob]

One of you rifle gurus help me out with this one when you get the chance. Other than sights, what’s the scoop with this one? Price is good for custom 404 I think?

Shame it doesn't have sights and barrel band sling swivel. Probably mess up the bluing putting them on?

 

[Scott CWO]

Shame it doesn't have sights and barrel band sling swivel. Probably mess up the bluing putting them on?

Yes, I agree. Why build a 404 without open sights? Otherwise not a bad deal.

 

[freefall]

Yes, I agree. Why build a 404 without open sights? Otherwise not a bad deal.

Because Modern Shooters don't know how to use open sights. jeeze.

 

[Flewis]

Because Modern Shooters don't know how to use open sights. jeeze.

Ooh, is that what they are sights. I thought they were back scratching thingies.

 

[ActionBob]

One of you rifle gurus help me out with this one when you get the chance. Other than sights, what’s the scoop with this one? Price is good for custom 404 I think?

That rifle is sold.

 

[freefall]

That rifle is sold.

Well! At least we needn't think about THAT any more!

 

[rookhawk]

Hi Rookhawk,
That was not a very nice statement about PHs. Tomorrow Liesl is on her way to pick up her long awaited XXX. I doubt if she will do damage, do you want to reconsider that thought? Now that, that was stated I agree with you. By the way, she has her small jar of Ken Owen high pressure grease to properly grease her new XXX before she assembles. She will send you a picture of the new arrival.

Lon

@Tokoloshe Safaris you and Liesl own the only firearms in serviced condition I’ve seen in all of Zim. The abuse and lack of service of rifles (and vehicles) in the bush is pretty rough as you know. Fifteen trips to Zimbabwe and I think I have to stand by my statements.