What could you just not resist at DSC?

[Nyati]

Congrats Paul, a proper rifle for you

 

[Velo Dog]

Inline,
“Talked to the sale rep about the Z8i 1-8+ the eye piece is extremely large”

So is it your impression his response was, he heard that request to reduce the bulk, and they are working on it. Or that they were not changing the size.

They should steal Leupolds design. The electronics are too large and cumbersome.

You guys with your large diameter, multi-feature rifle scopes are killing me.
(Bah Humbug)

 

[1dirthawker]

Ladies & Gents,

The box lock double rifle shown in 3 photos attached below, is what I just could not resist, at the 2024 DSC Convention.

well done paul!

that is a very cool rifle, nicely balanced, in pristine condition. and yes you are right, kevin robertson seemed a very cool guy, was nice to meet him.

again a fine rifle and you are rightly proud of it. congrats.

 

[Velo Dog]

Thanks Don,
When the weather finally eases up on us, let’s take it out for some plinking and plunking.

 

[1dirthawker]

sounds good,

you have time to get that rifle tuned up for a tracking hunt for eland, you should take it!

 

[IvW]

Gordon Stark Nhoro safaris & my wife Between Hwange & the Zambezi

Who is the PH?

 

[Houston Bill]

Ladies & Gents,

The box lock double rifle shown in 3 photos attached below, is what I just could not resist, at the 2024 DSC Convention.
I bought it from Francis Lombardi III, at his and his father’s DSC booth, “Collector’s Firearms Inc”, of New York, USA.
It was built by Franz Sodia of Ferlach Austria, in caliber .375 H&H (the standard belted magnum version).
It has 26” ejector barrels and although I bought it 2nd hand, it appears to have remained unfired since leaving the Maker’s shop.

There is dark grease on the breech face and on various other contours within the receiver, visible when the barrels are tilted open.
Refer to my last picture on your right.
Perhaps it was put there a long time ago as it appears to be drying out.

I expect solvent and a nylon scrub brush should remove it, no worries.
I’ve had good luck with lighter fluid for removing stubborn “cosmoline” from 1930’s and 40’s surplus military firearms.
No doubt there are better products available for this today.

Also, turning the top lever to open the rifle requires noticeably more effort than a used double should have.
Again, I suspect it was not fired except for proof testing and / or regulating by the Maker.
This rifle is not young though because the anti-recoil pad is becoming brittle with age.

Photos L to R:
1.
Myself holding the rifle.
2.
Dr. Kevin Robertson posing with it.
It is no surprise but he is a perfect gentleman, courteous, friendly and obviously possessed of a very bright mind.
3.
Close up of the receiver, showing the rose & scroll style engraving, as well as what appears to be vintage brown color packing grease, aka—> “cosmoline” on the breach face.

Cheers,
Velo Dog

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Wow, nice double. I too had a chance to speak with Kevin and he is a very nice gentlemen. We spoke about his project with Rigby of trying to change the culture of what should be considered a true buffalo trophy....age not inches. He is obviously very passionate about this and has data and s science to support his convictions. I found his arguments compelling and it has changed the type of buffalo my son and I will look for this summer on our hunt in Zim.

 

[Houston Bill]

I bought this lovely book at the show. I would not have noticed it if Maria had not shown it to me. I have decided my next buffalo hunt will be for a buffalo that will be honored in Volume 2.

Safe hunting

@SFRanger7GP - I agree. My conversation with Kevin Robertson at HSC has changed my mind on the type of buffalo I will be chasing this summer in Zim. I only hope we find something so old that I can submit it for the Volume 2 competition

 

[bashaw]

Who is the PH?

Gordon Stark or Andrew Mackay

 

[Daniel Cary]

Ladies & Gents,

The box lock double rifle shown in 3 photos attached below, is what I just could not resist, at the 2024 DSC Convention.
I bought it from Francis Lombardi III, at his and his father’s DSC booth, “Collector’s Firearms Inc”, of New York, USA.
It was built by Franz Sodia of Ferlach Austria, in caliber .375 H&H (the standard belted magnum version).
It has 26” ejector barrels and although I bought it 2nd hand, it appears to have remained unfired since leaving the Maker’s shop.

There is dark grease on the breech face and on various other contours within the receiver, visible when the barrels are tilted open.
Refer to my last picture on your right.
Perhaps it was put there a long time ago as it appears to be drying out.

I expect solvent and a nylon scrub brush should remove it, no worries.
I’ve had good luck with lighter fluid for removing stubborn “cosmoline” from 1930’s and 40’s surplus military firearms.
No doubt there are better products available for this today.

Also, turning the top lever to open the rifle requires noticeably more effort than a used double should have.
Again, I suspect it was not fired except for proof testing and / or regulating by the Maker.
This rifle is not young though because the anti-recoil pad is becoming brittle with age.

Photos L to R:
1.
Myself holding the rifle.
2.
Dr. Kevin Robertson posing with it.
It is no surprise but he is a perfect gentleman, courteous, friendly and obviously possessed of a very bright mind.
3.
Close up of the receiver, showing the rose & scroll style engraving, as well as what appears to be vintage brown color packing grease, aka—> “cosmoline” on the breach face.

Cheers,
Velo Dog

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They sound like very respectful people to deal with.
Many congrats.

 

[Dhutson]

The young ladies selling raffle tickets.

 

[steve white]

Ferlach apprenticeship is rigorous, the area standards are high, all the guns functional and often beyond lovely/embellished. Having said that, buying one is almost like getting a diamond. In the same way diamonds are so well graded that there really are no "bargains" so Ferlach guns are such that you get exactly what you pay for and no more. That goes for wood, engraving, everything. Top tier guns there can therefore be priced into the stratosphere WHEN NEW. The real bargains are on the used market, but to find one unfired--what a catch!

 

[lhook7]

Last year I couldn’t resist buying a couple of buffalo hunts in Uganda, so this year I was able to resist pretty much everything!

 

[Rare Breed]

I didn’t attend. but the Rigby Dagga Boy book was mentioned in this thread.

I ordered mine from their website. The box and wrapping were over the top. So much so that I’ll save them. I’m sure as volume 2 and more come out the original box and wrap will be part of the collectors value. View attachment 581228View attachment 581229

I did the same! I have #559

 

[tarbe]

Last year I bought Turkish Walnut and this year I bought some of Bailey Bradshaw's time and skill to build a rifle using said walnut.

4 days in the booth adjacent to Bailey provided more temptation than I could resist!

 

[FOXTROTLIMA3]

Ladies & Gents,

The box lock double rifle shown in 3 photos attached below, is what I just could not resist, at the 2024 DSC Convention.
I bought it from Francis Lombardi III, at his and his father’s DSC booth, “Collector’s Firearms Inc”, of New York, USA.
It was built by Franz Sodia of Ferlach Austria, in caliber .375 H&H (the standard belted magnum version).
It has 26” ejector barrels and although I bought it 2nd hand, it appears to have remained unfired since leaving the Maker’s shop.

There is dark grease on the breech face and on various other contours within the receiver, visible when the barrels are tilted open.
Refer to my last picture on your right.
Perhaps it was put there a long time ago as it appears to be drying out.

I expect solvent and a nylon scrub brush should remove it, no worries.
I’ve had good luck with lighter fluid for removing stubborn “cosmoline” from 1930’s and 40’s surplus military firearms.
No doubt there are better products available for this today.

Also, turning the top lever to open the rifle requires noticeably more effort than a used double should have.
Again, I suspect it was not fired except for proof testing and / or regulating by the Maker.
This rifle is not young though because the anti-recoil pad is becoming brittle with age.

Photos L to R:
1.
Myself holding the rifle.
2.
Dr. Kevin Robertson posing with it.
It is no surprise but he is a perfect gentleman, courteous, friendly and obviously possessed of a very bright mind.
3.
Close up of the receiver, showing the rose & scroll style engraving, as well as what appears to be vintage brown color packing grease, aka—> “cosmoline” on the breach face.

Cheers,
Velo Dog

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Paul,

Sorry for just seeing this! Wonderful post on your beautiful rifle! I hope you have enjoyed it!

Francis

 

[Daniel Cary]

Paul,

Sorry for just seeing this! Wonderful post on your beautiful rifle! I hope you have enjoyed it!

Francis

Those are beautiful

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello Francis,

No worries about the time frame.
I myself have been much busier myself this year than I can remember from any time past .
In fact so busy that I haven’t even had time to fire the rifle yet, sheesh.
I’d better get cracking in it though because a few birch tree leaves are turning yellow here now, up here in Anchorage.

I had sent it off to JJ Perodeau in Oklahoma for cleaning, inspection and hand polishing out the stiffness in opening.
He also test fired it with Hornady factory ammunition (300 gr. DGX) and he said it shot well, ejectors worked perfectly, etc.

The flats only have proof marks but no bullet weight or powder charge.
So, my load testing will begin with 300 gr. soft nosers.
If it throws them reasonably together, I will stop there.
If not, I also have both 270 grain round nose soft and 235 gr. semi-spitzers as well to experiment with.

A friend of mine invited me to shoot a bear over his bait station in November.
And if I decide to go, I’d like to use the double .375 for that.
Both black bear and grizzly visit his spot each fall, just before they dig in for the winter.

By November it will be getting plenty cold here and so, I may decline.
Getting old (71 now) and sore from arthritis.
Plus, I’ve never been especially interested in bear hunting.
I have no problem with it morally or politically.
But, I’m simply too cheap to have a bear rug made, not to mention that, I have run out of room in my house for such a large memento as another large animal skin.
However, I do enjoy black bear sausage very, very much.
So perhaps I should just cowboy-up, bring a large bottle of aspirin and dress warm.

Thank You again for the good price on the Ferlach double .375 rifle, much appreciated.

Your Friend,
Paul.