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Stunning. You have wonderful toys, Huvius! There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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Dang, I think I shorted out the keyboard again. Drool is so hard to remove...  Beautiful!! | |||
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Awww geeezzz....man that thing is gorgeous. steve isn't the only one with keyboard problems. DRSS: E. M. Reilley 500 BPE E. Goldmann in Erfurt, 11.15 X 60R Those who fail to study history are condemned to repeat it | |||
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You would enjoy Donald Dallas' book, The British Sporting Gun and Rifle: Pursuit of Perfection 1850-1900. When Alexander Henry began making falling block single shot side hammer rifles, he and I had the same idea - but he had it first. I find Sharps side hammer rifles significantly easier to use, as a left-handed shooter, than a rightie would because the hammer does not interfere with my insertion of ammunition into the breech. Henry, a few years before me, offered his rifles with side hammer locks on the left side for right-handed shooters. Unfortunately for such a rational innovation, shooters of obsolescent percussion side lock rifles resisted that change. After a few years it passed from his standard catalog. This Henry information is in Mr. Dallas' beautiful book. It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson | |||
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If anyone wants to know why I don't shoot, hunt with, or own modern rifles (or shotguns), rather than another explanation I will direct them to this thread. What a fine rifle! Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Absolutely Gorgeous! My Wesson #1 Long Range barreled action and wood are at dpcd's shop being turned into something I hope will look this good. Actually, I am very comfortable with the idea that it will. Beautiful... Rich | |||
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Well said cal, well said. DRSS: E. M. Reilley 500 BPE E. Goldmann in Erfurt, 11.15 X 60R Those who fail to study history are condemned to repeat it | |||
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Beautiful rifle. How does it shoot? I owned a Farmingdale Sharps in 45-3 1/4. At 9 lbs. and a crescent butt plate, the recoil was noticeable. M | |||
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I haven't got around to loading for it yet other than buying the brass. I'm hoping to get a nice paper patch mold for it and another Henry soon. | |||
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Huvius, What a nice rifle! I don't know what you paid for it but I'll bet the selling price wouldn't cover the cost of that engraving if you had it done today. You are a lucky guy! Bob | |||
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mine Wesson #1 is pictured in the forum. If I just had about another ten-grand to put into engraving like this... Fine looking rifle, to say the least. | |||
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That is the apex of rifle development. All this plastic stainless steel crap with the star viewing telescopes mounted on it and a 30 round magazine hanging from it is a passing fad!!! If you own a gun and you are not a member of the NRA and other pro 2nd amendment organizations then YOU are part of the problem. | |||
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Those rifles simply ooze CLASS ! There is a nice one available locally that I have been seriously coveting. Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master guide FAA Master pilot NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com | |||
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Pure class. I look forward to seeing some target and game pics with her. She deserves to be taken afield. Thank you for sharing. All We Know Is All We Are | |||
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