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18 April 2005, 04:52
Jerry Huffaker
SAVE THE TRUNK!
Here is a standing lamp I made from an Elephant trunk. I'm sure it will get a lot of attention


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18 April 2005, 04:55
fusino
Nice. Did you see someone else who had done that, or did you come up with it? Big Grin


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18 April 2005, 05:02
Cunningham
A very nice and unique piece.

One of my friends that I travel to Africa with had a rifle case, boot, carrier thing (dang this age thing, I can't think of the word when I need to) made from his and it always gets alot of discussion.

We sometimes overlook the unique and nice things that can be made from our trophies.


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18 April 2005, 05:13
Mike_Dettorre
Maybe its just me...but that seems very disrespectful to the animal...


Mike

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What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
18 April 2005, 05:41
N E 450 No2
I saved part of the trunk, and part of the tail. I will have them mounted on the same plaque. I will place them between the ears.
The Ivory will be on a pedestal. The front feet will be made into end tables.
The hide will be made into gun cases and into travel bags.
I do this to honor the Elephant. GREATEST of all land animals.


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18 April 2005, 05:56
Mike_Dettorre
I guess it just looks like mutilation to me...its one thing to do the tusks...but for whatever reason the trunk just seems to be in poor taste


Mike

Legistine actu quod scripsi?

Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.




What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
18 April 2005, 06:18
N E 450 No2
Mike,
I plan to have my trunk extend from the plaque so people can see the "working end" which I find "facinating". And the tail on the same plaque so they can see the tail hairs.
Jerry Huffaker does great work.


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18 April 2005, 06:37
Widowmaker416
N E 450 No 2

I agree with you, I want to see the working end too! I have a clients trunk at the tannery now, he wants me to do something with it, I thought a lamp too would be nice but with a few bends in the trunk and the nose opening turned as to see them.





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As always, Good Hunting!!!

Widowmaker416
18 April 2005, 07:25
N E 450 No2
Widomaker,
I saved about 2.5 feet of the trunk. I plan to have it extending out from then plaque so the "working end" is fully displayed.


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18 April 2005, 07:40
500grains
I would like a shotgun gun case made from an elephant trunk.
18 April 2005, 12:07
ErikD
That's an interesting and unusual way to mount a trunk!

I must admit that it automatically reminded me of a simular "trophy" that is found (or at least used to be) in a café here in Oslo: a stuffed whale penis! It is the exact same shape as your lamp (without the lampshade!), about 5 1/2 feet tall and is underneith a huge test tube shaped glass case to protect it! Some people have found it offensive, but most look at it as an interesting and unusual object. Some years ago, I was sitting next to it having a few beers with a buddy when 2 elderly couples from the US sat down next to us. I couldn't help but overhear their conversation discussing what that strange object could be, and in the end I couldn't help myself. I blurted out: "Well Sir, that's a whale cock!". For a second it looked like they were a bit shocked and offended, but then the one guy turned to his wife and said "I have to admit that I'm a little jealous!". They all ended up laughing till tears ran down their faces. It was nice to see that humor is found amongst the elderly too!

Sorry for taking it off topic... Smiler
18 April 2005, 15:22
NitroX
Erik

Well you explained the whale penis but how do you mount an elephant penis?

roflmao


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18 April 2005, 15:47
wimpie
If ever you guys come to South Africa and have some time, go to "Die Blou Meul" in Alberton. Less than 1 hour from Joburg International. They do have an Elle Penis on display. Nice gunshop to walk around in shoot your gun(on indoor shooting range) and if needed get some repairs done.

Wimpie
18 April 2005, 16:14
ErikD
quote:
Originally posted by NitroX:
Erik

Well you explained the whale penis but how do you mount an elephant penis?

roflmao


Depends on what you mean with "mount"! Red Face Big Grin
18 April 2005, 16:29
Bakes
Mike,
I don't see it as disrespect. The animal is being used, what does it matter how. We are hunters we don't need to hunt to survive, we hunt for pleasure/sport. If we are really concerned with respecting the animal we wouldn't hunt at all.


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18 April 2005, 17:12
Widowmaker416
N E 450 No2

quote:
Widomaker,
I saved about 2.5 feet of the trunk. I plan to have it extending out from then plaque so the "working end" is fully displayed


Good idea, N E 450 No2, I'd like to see that when it's done, when I get mine finished I'll post it, won't be for some time though...

Thanks for the update!!!





"America's Meat - - - SPAM"

As always, Good Hunting!!!

Widowmaker416
18 April 2005, 20:45
jpb
Well, that certainly is different, and I'm sure will generate lots of comments.

I have to admit that before I read the caption, I thought that the picture was from a Viagra ad... Big Grin

jpb

quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Here is a standing lamp I made from an Elephant trunk. I'm sure it will get a lot of attention

18 April 2005, 22:41
Steve Malinverni
Nitrox&ErikD,
one of the problem with an elephant penis could be this: in which way should be mounted, erected or not Big Grin Red Face Big Grin


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Stefano
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18 April 2005, 22:50
Atkinson
450 #2,
So are you going to have the other working end displayed in the adjacent room, you know like the Anus and the vulva? so you would know how it works? jump


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18 April 2005, 22:53
Lorenzo
roflmao
18 April 2005, 23:04
WannabeBwana
Would it be disrespectful to have a trunk turned into a beer spigot?? Big Grin
18 April 2005, 23:34
Redlander
quote:
Originally posted by Fischer:
Would it be disrespectful to have a trunk turned into a beer spigot?? Big Grin


Now that would be cool. beer


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19 April 2005, 00:19
baboon
quote:
Originally posted by Mike_Dettorre:
Maybe its just me...but that seems very disrespectful to the animal...


Mike I think most would agree that getting the most use from any animal is a way of honoring that animal.I feel that shooting an elephant for the ivory only would be more disrespectful.I wont hunt with a guy that does not bring back someting even if its just tail hair tied off with a rubber band.I had a buddy that did not bring any thing back other then pictures. I will not talk to him ever again.


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That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.
19 April 2005, 01:11
shakari
quote:
Originally posted by NitroX:
Erik

Well you explained the whale penis but how do you mount an elephant penis?

roflmao


Very, very carefully!

nut jump






19 April 2005, 05:34
NitroX
quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Here is a standing lamp I made from an Elephant trunk. I'm sure it will get a lot of attention


I don't think it is disrespectful at all.

Just an idea, use a green lampshade preferably with leave patterns, or even better use a cane (or similar) woven lampshade. The cane will simulate African thorn bushes, if your game or have someone silly enough, weave a lampshade from thorn canes. Eeker


I like the lamp shade idea, it is only a pity you loose the trunks end from view using it as a lampshade.


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19 April 2005, 06:18
Atkinson
Does this mean I have to sell my human scalps, billfolds and lampshades? These guys didn't have any tusks, horns or claws! just AKs. sofa


Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

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19 April 2005, 12:36
D Hunter
On my last trip we saw an elephant in Musth. I believe I could have made a nice rifle case out of the forskin of that elephant.......or maybe two. Big Grin


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