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Posts: 11956 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: 26 January 2006Reply With Quote
Rusty
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Buy the rifle. Then send it down here so Mike Jines and I can shoot it! Big Grin


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Posts: 9797 | Location: Missouri City, Texas | Registered: 21 June 2000Reply With Quote
Poyntman
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Larry,
That rifle is beautiful! I assume thats the .500 VC you mentioned from DSC!?
I've long struggled with stroking that check for a Double but if or when i do...I'd rather spend a little more for one like this where i truly appreciate the engraving etc.
 
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larryshores
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That is the one .
 
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I think that one has your name all over it! Damn nice engraving! And it's only money.
 
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Orlando gator gun?




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larryshores
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Mostly elephants. I am sure I would whack some hogs with it.
 
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It's a looker!
 
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......and I thought marylynn was going to do all of the damsge!!!!!!!
......Great visiting with you an marylynn in Dallas....
 
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go for it!
 
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Beretta682E
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Go for it.

I went back and looked at it. There is a nice lion and elephant engraved on the other side plate and bottom. Excellent engraving and wood. Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.

Mike
 
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Pondoro
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Splendid elephant gun...



 
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Get it bought! tu2
 
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Very nice!

Have you ever looked at the English DR makers ? Like Anderson Wheeler etc ?


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Dutch44
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Williams and Son was there as was Purdey and a Canadian solo gunsmith Stephen Milton who had a splendid Drop Lock .470. LARM, and the usual gang of others were well represented. A smorgasbord of doubles.

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This has two triggers, right?


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larryshores
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Yup.

I just texted Ken. I am getting it.
 
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Leopardtrack
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Your wedding present to yourself?
 
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Marty
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"Buy the best, the very best, that you can possibly afford. You will never regret it."
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I appreciate this rifle for what it is. But.....In my opinion ...if it has side plates...it better be a sidelock.
 
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larryshores
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I picked it up yesterday.
 
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Larry Sellers
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Larry - Good move, hope you enjoy. tu2

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by larryshores:
I picked it up yesterday.[/QUOT
 
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As a confirmation of my earlier post regarding the dangers of building double rifles on a shotgun receiver, I'd like to underline that the S/S rifle pictured above is indeed built on a true rifle receiver, not of a shotgun. Proof is the visible hollow gas screw, meant to divert gasses away from the shooter's face in case of a blown primer or ruptured case...


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Sadly not proof at all. Many shotguns have gas vent screws.

Congratulations, Larry. Hope you enjoy shooting it. English double next on the list, I hope.

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Originally posted by Andre Mertens:
As a confirmation of my earlier post regarding the dangers of building double rifles on a shotgun receiver, I'd like to underline that the S/S rifle pictured above is indeed built on a true rifle receiver, not of a shotgun. Proof is the visible hollow gas screw, meant to divert gasses away from the shooter's face in case of a blown primer or ruptured case...
 
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Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.

That's because YOU'RE unbalanced :-)
 
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Say Larry, I'm just up the road. Call me if you need a gunbearer! beautiful gun sir! Smiler


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Beretta682E
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Gun balances really well even with a right handed stock for me.

That's because YOU'RE unbalanced :-)


Beibs' your cutting and pasting skills are akin to your shooting skills - much to be desired dancing

You need to include my byline or no one will know you are referring to me.

Nice gun Larry - should be a bast to shoot.

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Awesome and show targets asap!
 
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larryshores,

Enjoy your new rifle to the utmost! May you take
every game animal that you desire with it.

As to it being a boxlock with sideplates, simply
a larger "canvas" for the engraver to work upon.
If a fellow likes it, he buys it!
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Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal...

 
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D R Hunter
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When you can, may we please see pics of the other areas of engraving sir?


D/R Hunter

Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal...

 
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Slider
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A Proper Double!!! Cool
 
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larryshores
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I just shot it 12 times. I loved it.
 
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Bockhunter
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Great!!
How long are the barrels?
25 Inch?


 
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BEAUTIFUL!! Well Done....

Now for an Elephant booking...or do you have one?

I really like the VC locking system. I looked at them very carefully at SCI and learned a bunch!! Beautiful doubles in their booth!!...I was drooling on a 375 Flanged!!

Cheers,


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BEAUTIFUL!! Well Done....

Now for an Elephant booking...or do you have one?

I really like the VC locking system. I looked at them very carefully at SCI and learned a bunch!! Beautiful doubles in their booth!!...I was drooling on a 375 Flanged!!

Cheers,


I've got one!

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D R Hunter
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That is a SPLENDID portrait of a Lion Brute! clap


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pagosawingnut
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Well, Larry.
How does the baby shoot???
 
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larryshores
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It shot well Rick. I shot at a small plastic bottle on a dirt mound. I either hit it or hit close enough to make it move every time.

One problem that I note is my left shoulder strength. It was operated on a year ago. In spite of intensive weight lifting, it is still weak. It is difficult to hold the rifle up for very long.
 
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Beautiful gun Larry. How much does it weigh?


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