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Any inherent issues I should be looking for in a modern double fomerly a 450 straight, now rechambered to 450 No. 2? Should this dramatically affect it's resale value? Before the head scratching and semi-rhetorical questions start, I understand the owner is simply a fan of the No. 2. And no, I don't know why he didn't order one in No 2. to begin with. I appreciate the help. | ||
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I think it will due to the non availability of factory ammo, brass and dies. Some people care about those things. Personally, I think it is cool. | |||
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The other consideration I would throw into the mix would be "who did the work". Eric NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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Who did the work, and exactly what kind of double rifle is it. I have a 450 No2 and really like it. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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Questions to add to the list: How much chamber wall is left Has it been proofed? If proofed, where? Does it regulate? With what load? _________________________________ Self appointed Colonel, DRSS | |||
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Thanks for all of the replies so far. The double is a Verney Carron. I didn't recognize the gunsmith (i.e. not Champlins or Merker) that handled the rechambering. No clue on the chamber wall. To my knowledge it has not been reproofed. I understand it regulates with a 4" parallel spread at 50m with 500grain woodleighs (originally regulated with Hornady bullets) at 2250 fps. | |||
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The #2 gives much lower pressure than the straight, so there should be no worries there on a modern made double. It is hard to mess up a rechamber job unless you are a complete klutz (although never say never). The only factor that matters is does anyone want the more obscure round. | |||
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On a classic English gun rechambering is a knock on the originality of the gun and would adversely affect value. On a contemporary gun?????? I have no idea! Assuming it was done well by a compitant gun smith my guess is that it would not have a huge negative affect on the value. I'm not sure that cartridge would do you any favors on a resell if you so chose. That said it's a cool cartridge. Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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It's cool. Dies are costlier though; as is brass. D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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