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The year is 1879
06 August 2006, 00:55
Bill/OregonThe year is 1879
And you are steaming to Mombasa for a safari in Masailand. What guns have you brought along?
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
06 August 2006, 01:03
jens poulsen1)A .450 BPE Alex Henry for light game
2)a 8 Bore Double for big stuff
3)a winchester 1873 44WCF+a Colt SAA for savages
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06 August 2006, 02:47
BrentAlthough the year was 2006, I took my 1874 Sharps. One gun is enough.
Worked just fine.Brent
When there is lead in the air, there is hope in my heart -- MWH ~1996
06 August 2006, 03:43
analog_peninsula1). Top grade 8 bore double.
2). .45 Calber Martini-Henry
3). Winchester 1876 in .45/75.
And a Peacemaker in .45 Colt, of course.
#2 was the standard Brittish Army issue weapon of the time (I believe). I'd imagine that you'd have a the best chance of finding ammo for something like that out in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind a good Sharps .45/90.
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It takes character to withstand the rigors of indolence.
06 August 2006, 05:15
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by Brent:
Although the year was 2006, I took my 1874 Sharps. One gun is enough.
Worked just fine.Brent
Nice report -- congratulations!
06 August 2006, 07:30
analog_peninsulaOf course, in the days of Empire, there were many more British than Brittish.
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06 August 2006, 13:41
Ganyana8 bore cape gun, for hunting. Martini Henry for camp meat. Colt lightning. Winchester .44-40 for justin, a good 12 guage for birds and a webley DA .476/.45 long colt revolver
06 August 2006, 16:38
BrentSince all of you are so enamored of the Martini, I have a .577/450 that I would part with. It's a fancy sporter, not a military rifle. Flip me an email at brentd@iastate.edu if you are interested.
Brent
When there is lead in the air, there is hope in my heart -- MWH ~1996
06 August 2006, 17:56
RustyGreat trophies! Thanks for the report Brent!
Rusty
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