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"Bolt action rifle "The Sculpture"

caliber 500 Jeffrey



Bolt action rifle in caliber 500 Jeffrey, the most powerful caliber in the world for a bolt action rifle with 10,000 kg impact energy.

Unique creation: Finest big game scenes in steel cut engraving with focussed, concentrated view alternate with animals of the Savannah engraved in 24 carat massive gold in relief, with three dimensional steel carvings on top, all created by one master engraver.

It is very rare that one single engraver is a master in many engraving techniques. The engraver that created this masterpiece believes in Peter Hofer's ideals and followed his vision to create this absolutely realistic and plastic three dimensional engraving. This engraving technique is called steel cut and only a handful of engravers in the world are still capable of this technique, it is the crowning glory.

A unique bolt action rifle such as the world has never seen before.


Designed and handcrafted by Peter Hofer - Austria
Technical conception and engravings legally protected"

( http://www.hoferwaffen.com/ )














Personally, I feel that the snake shaped bolt handle and croc + hippo squarebridges is taking it rather too far. And brings to mind that over-engraved Blaser doublerifle made for the UAE minister (Hamad?). Kind of like a rifle version of MTVs "Pimp my ride"...

But still, it's definately unusual and interesting.
 
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wood a+
bottom metal and cap engraving a+
the rest...yuck!


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amazing wood, crafmanship, and inletting.. dont' care for the final product, but it's amazing


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

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What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
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It is artwork he makes, but a fine rifle,but a tad to much engraving for my taste , i want a good working rifle.
 
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wow I love it the bolt is way cool!


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But it is spectacular, he is a skilled artisan for sure.
 
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Peter Hofer is one of the absolute best craftsmen on earth, plus he is a brilliant artist.

That rifle is not for hunting, or even firing, at all, although it undoubtedly could be used in the field to good effect. It can only be appreciated as a work of art.

Thanks for posting these, Erik.


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Pure Art! thumb



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WOW!!! A little overdone, but really cool
 
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I'm a bit undecided. The artist is indeed spectacular and the work is magnificient.

This has to rate a two thumbs up regardless if it might be a bit much for some tastes.

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Amazing craftsmanship and he must have a hell of a lot of time into it, but a little gawdy, I do like the snake bolt handle though!


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The bolt handle looks like a silver bracelet my wife bought in Mexico.


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I could find room for this one in my gun vault as well, even if it is a bit striking for my personal taste. I am aware of the trememdous ME of the 500, but 10,000Kg = 22,000ft lbs of ME...the recoil must be something else...?

Or, did I miss something in the trnslation?

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Impact energy must mean something besides regular muzzle energy in ft. lbs. I certainly have never heard of a 500 Jeffrey load with anywhere near 20000 ft. lbs. Usualy around 6700 ft.lbs for a 500 Jef. ????
 
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6000 for the jeffe..
jeffe


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
 
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Peter Hofer makes some of the most distinguished rifles in the world.
 
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An exquisite repetier. thumb thumb
 
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Amazing!


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stunning work
 
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Pretty amazing wether you like the finished product or not....................I'd like to own it for what it's worth.
 
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I like the double but that bolt is just too much, The grip cap is really sweet though...tj3006


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Originally posted by ALF:
Peter Hofer's Hummingbird, the little scaled down rimfire double rifle must be the worlds most stunning gun ever produced !

















Alf,

That DR really is a sweetheart isn't she. She weighs 2.2 pounds. Must be amazing just to hold her let alone be able to shoot her. Stunning is right.


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I briefly owned, back in the late 'seventies, a WR field grade double in 22 Hornet. Just a bit of scroll engraving, and a grip cap with three inlaid gold initials. World's finest (bar none) small game rifle. Leaves out to 300yds, a bit of a stretch.

The rimfire is really nice. I have a three year old grandson that would love to have this rifle to replace his Chipmunk.

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Wow,

That DR is a wonder to behold. I can only imagine the skill that is required to create such a gun.

If I ever hit the lottery, I know who to call for a bespoke pair.
 
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It probably won't ever be used, but that long pointed tang inletted that tight might work like a splitting wedge when you fire one of those .500's! I know if I were stocking a big bore, I'd want a little space behind the tang.


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Awsome metal work. Very nice one can only be in awe in the skill that it takes to do this.

I really fine the tiny double to me great very neat.
 
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Spectacular craftsmanship, one of a kind. A true testament to skill.
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One word for both rifles - WOW!
 
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