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After lots of research I decided on a Lott with CZ action and synthetic stock. En route to the gun maker on Friday evening I stopped to look at a Dumoulin 458WM advertised in the papers. It was used past 4 years by a PH but in good nick. Bought it for about $900, with spare cartridges, cases, Barnes bullets etc worth thousands thrown in. After a decade of full-time PH work all over Southern Africa, the guy now got married and is immigrating to London in a few weeks time. Selling all his firearms.
I made use of the SAPS’s latest "safe storage" concession on the firearms act. This means I may have it with me at home and can use it once my licence arrives.
Thanx for the advice along the way.
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Sounds very nice -- congratulations!

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Congratulations, a gun with character and a history. Nice pick.


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Excellent rifle and cartridge combination. It doesn't get any better, really. With modern bullets and propellants, and proper handloading, the .458 WinMag is all that is necessary for anything. And a Dumoulin Mauser is hard to top. The rest is just hot rodding and extended pinky fingers. thumb Thumbs up here, not pinky.
 
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Good going. The Lott isn't needed with todays's newer powders and bullets, your 458 WinMag will definitely do the job. Of course, just having a Lott can literally be a blast.


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Congratulations! cheers
 
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$900 for a Dumoulin??? We can't buy a Winchester for that in the States! Some guys have all the luck! Sould be a reliable rifle...


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Sounds like you got a great deal on a great rifle. Dumoulins have a terrific reputation for build quality and reliability.

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$900 for a Dumoulin??? We can't buy a Winchester for that in the States! Some guys have all the luck! Sould be a reliable rifle...

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Sounds like you got a great deal on a great rifle. Dumoulins have a terrific reputation for build quality and reliability.

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That's it! I request photos please!! Sounds like a nice rifle and deal.
 
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thanx guys ... hmmmm cheers


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Thanks for the photos Lochi, well done on your purchase!!
 
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Lochi,

Congratulations, now the proof is in the pudding or should I say shooting. Let us know if she is a sweet shooter. dancing

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