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Beautiful VC 500
29 December 2013, 20:06
fla3006Beautiful VC 500
Beautiful over-the-top VC. Would sure like to see something like this at DSC:
CustomVC500
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29 December 2013, 20:11
JDA-CODang… That one is pretty. Only the French; Right?
29 December 2013, 20:14
fla3006Italians too.
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29 December 2013, 20:30
ShackIt wasn't on that level, but I have had one or two "really nice" guns. I wound up selling them because you couldn't hunt with either. Too much danger of getting a scratch or signs of wear.
In fact, the final straw was when I discovered you couldn't even take one out of the safe to admire it.
I took it out, propped it up against the wall and walked into another room for some reason and the safe's heavy door slowly swung to on its own. And the edge of that door clobbered the stock. A very nice scratch now glared at me from that gorgeous European walnut.
..and of course it was touch and go for a while...but I finally got over it...
29 December 2013, 21:18
JDA-COquote:
Originally posted by fla3006:
Italians too.
Italians are excellent craftsman, however, my recent experience with an Italian double has shaken my confidence in their construction. I'm sure mine was just a fluke, but I won't take the chance again.
I have no desire to own a double so beautiful that I would be too afraid to hunt with… So even if I had the means, I'd probably just stick with my Merks...
29 December 2013, 21:24
McKayWhile I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into that rifle I hate any carving on a stock other than nice checkering.
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29 December 2013, 21:42
subsailor74quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
While I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into that rifle I have any carving on a stock other than nice checkering.
+1
Although the rifle is clearly a work of art, I think the stock carving gives it a bit of a cuckoo clock look. I have a V-C Imperial on the way, but it is far less resplendent than the rifle pictured. The engraving on mine is fine scroll with an elephant done in bulino style on the floor plate - no gold animal inlays.
To each his own, I guess.
29 December 2013, 22:11
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by subsailor74:
quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
While I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into that rifle I have any carving on a stock other than nice checkering.
+1
Although the rifle is clearly a work of art, I think the stock carving gives it a bit of a cuckoo clock look. I have a V-C Imperial on the way, but it is far less resplendent than the rifle pictured. The engraving on mine is fine scroll with an elephant done in bulino style on the floor plate - no gold animal inlays.
To each his own, I guess.
+2
I agree 100% with both Mac and Admiral Dave. That rifle is certainly a work of art, but I've never developed a taste for carvings on the stock other than checkering. That and the fact that once again, we have a fine and beautiful double rifle completely ruined with that most hideous of abominations going directly against the intent of a weapon of this type ... the beavertail fore-end!

30 December 2013, 00:03
209jonesI'd sure hate to be the gunbearer for someone that owns a gun like that. That would be a stressful job. Pretty piece, in spite of the carving.
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30 December 2013, 00:04
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by Todd Williams:
quote:
Originally posted by subsailor74:
quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
While I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into that rifle I have any carving on a stock other than nice checkering.
+1
Although the rifle is clearly a work of art, I think the stock carving gives it a bit of a cuckoo clock look. I have a V-C Imperial on the way, but it is far less resplendent than the rifle pictured. The engraving on mine is fine scroll with an elephant done in bulino style on the floor plate - no gold animal inlays.
To each his own, I guess.
+2
I agree 100% with both Mac and Admiral Dave.
"The fact that once again, we have a fine and beautiful double rifle completely ruined with that most hideous of abominations going directly against the intent of a weapon of this type ...
the beavertail fore-end!
............................

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30 December 2013, 00:31
JCS271That carved stock does not do much for me either, but it sure would be fun to have enough cash to buy this rifle and that jewel encrusted Westley Richards India rifle in 600. One to keep in my truck and the other one for my boat!
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30 December 2013, 00:45
fla3006I like everything except the precious stones.

Bet that buttplate will leave a nice imprint of the peacock!
Love em or hate em, the state of the art of fine gunmaking is better than ever.
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30 December 2013, 03:29
D R HunterNo B/T forends for me, and wood carving would need
to be strictly supervised by me to be acceptable, as I
would enjoy just a very small amount,
very small.
(nice checkering of course, is a must)
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30 December 2013, 04:13
mdstewartTooo much bling. Ruined a perfectly good DR.
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30 December 2013, 06:56
KebcoIts a big world. I agree its not for the US market but it showcases the work they can do. I will bet based on past experience that it already has a home in the mid east or Russia.
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30 December 2013, 07:07
MACDThe world's top gunmakers have been building pieces like this for many years to showcase what they could do. They used to exhibit them at the events like the World Fairs.
The new Shooting Sportsman features a similar over the top Greener.
They don't appeal to me as a gun that I'd like to use, but I'd sure like to own one!
02 January 2014, 15:46
nickhGeorge,
I've shot 3 ele and 1 buff with my VC 500. It performed beautifully and shoots well. It certainly isn't "crap" as you say.
I have in fact ordered and will receive my VC 600 next month. It will be coming with me to Zim for a double ele hunt with Blake and CM safaris in August.
So yeah, it ain't crap and many of us have used our VC's in Africa with great success.
Yiasou
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03 January 2014, 20:19
Bill Cooleyquote:
Originally posted by fla3006:
Beautiful over-the-top VC. Would sure like to see something like this at DSC:
CustomVC500
I will bet there will be some nice rifles at Dallas. See the displays on the Custom gunmakers row. I know Doug Turnbull will be back there. Plus all the name makers and our friends on hear.
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