05 November 2004, 02:09
NitroXRe: Winchester Model 95 in .405 Winchester
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President Theodore Roosevelt once said "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Coincidentally, one of his favorite rifles was the Winchester� Model 1895, chambered for none other than the 405 Winchester cartridge � his "Big Medicine."
A popular historical error.
Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" was his .500/.450 Holland & Holland double rifle. Also taken on the same safari.
At least this is what is claimed by his descendants in the documentary hunting movie "In the Blood". A good movie, about a group of Roosevelt enthusiasts and his grand-son and great-grand-son who return to Africa to hunt. A great film for young hunters and non-hunters to understand hunting.
PS Thanks for the photo.
Love the straight stock and also schnabel for-end. And a great pig-killing calibre.
I want one.
Now how can I get the $$$ ?
