Nice Set of Horns

05 March 2016, 20:28

BuffHunter63

Nice Set of Horns

Dropped by Jonas Bros Taxidermy of Denver yesterday to pick up some shipping tags.

Their new location, just north of the Denver Jail on Havana, is certainly not as nice as the old one in Louisville, but there was still some nice trophies on display.

There was a pair of elephant tusks that looked to be about 6' long. They must have weighed over 100 lbs each. I didn't get a chance to examine them too closely, so it is possible they were fiberglass replicas. Very eye-catching in any event.

What really got my attention, was a set of buffalo horns that were mounted on a metal buffalo skull. The horns had to be close to 46 inches or more and had a boss that was close to 20 inches. One heck of a nice bull. I would love to kill something that nice.

Cheers,

BH63

05 March 2016, 21:52

Steve416

You just gotta get lucky. Right place right time.
47.5" and 21" bosses.

05 March 2016, 22:15

bambazonke

what dreams are made of
a true old Dagga boy
well done sir

06 March 2016, 03:32

venda axe

Great Bull!

06 March 2016, 06:18

MikeBurke

Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

06 March 2016, 06:29

shotgun46

Love the old buffalo wit the worn bosses has a great amount of character congratulations

06 March 2016, 08:05

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

That was Steve416!!! Well done on many fine trophies!!!!!

Steve416: what are you hunting now?

Best regards, D. Nelson

06 March 2016, 08:11

MikeBurke

D.Nelson,

We will make this the Steve Trifecta. Did he also shoot a 50 plus inch sable in Zambia?

That is a great buffalo. I shot a 49" with good bosses but probably 2 years younger. He was plenty mature just not as much character.

06 March 2016, 08:14

MikeBurke

06 March 2016, 11:30

Jaco Human

Steve416, That is a dream buff - beautiful is an under statement

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06 March 2016, 12:00

fujotupu

Perfect ! You couldn't ask for more.

06 March 2016, 15:48

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

That was Steve416!!! Well done on many fine trophies!!!!!

Steve416: what are you hunting now?

Best regards, D. Nelson

Same as you Darin but in the adjoining Nyakolwe concession up river.

06 March 2016, 15:48

fairgame

Awesome buff and Steve416 seems to get the best out of Africa.

06 March 2016, 18:33

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

That was Steve416!!! Well done on many fine trophies!!!!!

Steve416: what are you hunting now?

Best regards, D. Nelson

Same as you Darin but in the adjoining Nyakolwe concession up river.

Andrew,

At the same time?

Darin

06 March 2016, 18:53

470EDDY

WOW!! Just SPECTACULAR.....trophy of a lifetime for these times. Well done.

What country were you hunting ....416 and Darin?? That's a Honey Hole for sure!!

Cheers,

06 March 2016, 18:58

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

That was Steve416!!! Well done on many fine trophies!!!!!

Steve416: what are you hunting now?

Best regards, D. Nelson

Same as you Darin but in the adjoining Nyakolwe concession up river.

Andrew,

At the same time?

Darin

No Darin and I will be with Steve beginning June when the grass is long and itchy.

06 March 2016, 19:03

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:

What a fantastic bull!!

I may have to HATE now! I'm very envious!

Best regards, D. Nelson

06 March 2016, 20:49

Njati

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:

Would you be kind enough to post a frontal picture of that buff mike? It's not something we see everyday and would love to see a few more pics.

06 March 2016, 21:14

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

Hi Mike,
Yes...that was me. I am blessed for sure.

06 March 2016, 21:16

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:

Beautiful bull Mike. Congrats

06 March 2016, 21:19

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
D.Nelson,

We will make this the Steve Trifecta. Did he also shoot a 50 plus inch sable in Zambia?

That is a great buffalo. I shot a 49" with good bosses but probably 2 years younger. He was plenty mature just not as much character.

For your viewing pleasure.

06 March 2016, 21:25

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeBurke:
Steve416,

Were you not also the hunter that took the huge black maned lion with Shaun Buffee?

That was Steve416!!! Well done on many fine trophies!!!!!

Steve416: what are you hunting now?

Best regards, D. Nelson

Same as you Darin but in the adjoining Nyakolwe concession up river.

Andrew,

At the same time?

Darin

No Darin and I will be with Steve beginning June when the grass is long and itchy.

Ha....and the Lions are old and grumpy!!

06 March 2016, 21:27

fairgame

Check my face is still swollen from that spider bite.

06 March 2016, 21:31

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Check my face is still swollen from that spider bite.

You always look like that.

06 March 2016, 21:35

Bud Meadows

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Check my face is still swollen from that spider bite.

Andrew: You look like you went 15 rounds with Mike Tyson, except the spider bit you instead of Mike

06 March 2016, 21:36

Steve416

quote:
Originally posted by Bud Meadows:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Check my face is still swollen from that spider bite.

Andrew: You look like you went 15 rounds with Mike Tyson, except the spider bit you instead of Mike

I am calling a rough night with his lovely wife.

06 March 2016, 22:01

Njati

In Zambia it's called juju !!

06 March 2016, 22:06

Steve416

Finished products.

06 March 2016, 22:07

shotgun46

Steve nice Sable

07 March 2016, 03:31

D. Nelson

very nice!

Best regards, D. Nelson

07 March 2016, 05:38

MikeBurke

Awesome sable lion and buffalo. The mounts are great.

07 March 2016, 05:41

MikeBurke

quote:
Originally posted by Njati:Would you be kind enough to post a frontal picture of that buff mike? It's not something we see everyday and would love to see a few more pics.

07 March 2016, 07:28

mete

That first bull has well worn horns and tips broken/worn. Other old bulls have sharp tips .What life style makes the difference ?

07 March 2016, 18:34

doctari505

Age makes the difference Mete. About 3 to 4 years from sharp to rounded off and blunt tips even when the boss is hard.

07 March 2016, 20:48

BuffHunter63

I'm glad there are still a few of the grand old bulls around!

Thanks for the pictures and congratulations on killing such fantastic trophies.

I can't wait until Sep and I get a chance to smell that evil bovine smell once again.

BH63