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African Veteran
15 February 2010, 14:44
JudgeGAfrican Veteran
How would you like to escort this old veteran to Africa?
It is a Mannlicher action .375 Express 2.5" sold by H&H. This particular gun is a bit hotter than the .375 2.5" rifles that I've had in that mine shot 270 grain bullets about 2100 fps and this is proofed for a heavier bullet at a higher velocity, but I don't remember exactly the cordite figures. (Jim Wooten, who used to post here often sent me the pictures last night, so I don't have the rifle to check the proof marks.)
I love the case with the stickers on it. They scream, "Been there and done that!"
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
15 February 2010, 17:52
WinkErnest,
What a great piece of history, it oozes Africa. The "Congo Belge" sticker on the case is classic.
William
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AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
15 February 2010, 17:53
PalmerPerfect although I would be hesitant to take the case these days. What is that device to the left of the Holland and Holland sticker in the top photo that looks like it has two bullets in it?
ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS
Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.
A. E. Housman
15 February 2010, 18:43
bwanamrmWow... what a great piece of history! Not only do I love the rifle, all the paraphenalia that comes with it, from tags to stickers, is way cool. Thanks for sharing!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
15 February 2010, 19:07
Aspen Hill AdventuresNow that is a real treasure!
~Ann
15 February 2010, 19:11
silkibexHotel Memling still exists
15 February 2010, 19:17
PeterNah! Just get a 416 Ruger and a Pelican case!!!!
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
15 February 2010, 21:13
ChetNCGeez Judge. I read the first line of your post and thought you were putting on a contest. Gave me a case of Chris Matthews' Leg.
quote:
Originally posted by Palmer:
What is that device to the left of the Holland and Holland sticker in the top photo that looks like it has two bullets in it?
I am guessing an en bloc clip (maybe holds five rounds?) considering the shape of the magazine but can't really tell for sure.
Chet
15 February 2010, 21:27
A.DahlgrenVery nice !
15 February 2010, 22:55
SevenxbjtVery cool!
16 February 2010, 04:29
JudgeGThe device is a clip. Rounds are loaded therein and then the clip is inserted into the magazine.
The gun is a real shooter, to boot. The gun sold on a web auction for substantially less than $2k, btw.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
16 February 2010, 12:09
mstarlingThat sure bring a smile to an old dog's face! Congrats to the owner
Mike
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DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ...
Knifemaker,
http://www.mstarling.com 17 February 2010, 02:55
bwanamrmquote:
The gun sold on a web auction for substantially less than $2k, btw.
Dam... always a day late and a dollar short!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
17 February 2010, 22:45
Bwana NderoboI'd bet it smells right too, like Grandmas attic.