Gents

Many of my AR friends know that I ordered a bespoke Verney-Carron .500 from Ken Buch of KEBCO last September. I received it in May.

After owning about 100 doubles over the past 35 years, it was time to order one "my way". Many people have inquired what I ordered and wanted to see pictures.

Well, I figured I would get it over in one bite, so here goes.

Many thanks to Ken at KEBCO as well as Jerome Lanoue at Verney-Carron for helping to make my personal dream "working double" come true.

I'm sure that everyone would have done this and that a bit differently, but this was my way.

AZUR Safari Luxe.

25 5/8" ejector barrels.

Weight between 11 1/2-12# balancd at or slightly forward of the hinge pin.

Double triggers, front articulated, both checkered. Must be crisp.

Moustache type reinforcement with bottom rounded as much as possible. Moustache to taper and end under receiver into H&H type filet. French grey.

Upgraded rose and scroll engraving to be discreetly signed by the engraver.

Upgraded wood. Tear drops behind panels. Palm swell. Shadowline cheekpiece. Round pad at heel.

Steel grip cap with reservoir. With spare strikers and springs fitted to the gun.

1 standing bar with 2 folding wide, shallow "V" rear sights with gold vertical lines.

Fold over night sight.

"Calibre .500 Nitro" in gold on rib.

Rolled edge trigger guard.

H&H type extended top strap over comb.

Regulated with Hornady ammo.

Made to my dimensions (based upon my shotgun dimensions of 14 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 2 3/8" with 3/8" cast off).

I received the gun in May. It fits like it was made for me. Shoots very well (haven't shot the factory stuff but shoots great with my handloads with Woodleigh bullets). Made as I had ordered it. Finished out at 11# 9 oz.. I am well pleased to say the least!

I hope to whack an ele or two in Zim in Sept. or Oct..

Now all I have to do is wait for my bespoke Verney-Carron .577 to arrive (with stalking safety, to weigh in at 13 1/2-14# "BOLTED" and "SAFE" in gold as well).

I took some photos today. I'm too computer stupid to post them. Any volunteers to help my dumb ass?

Thanks again to Ken and Jerome!

Don,

Feel free to email the pics to me at shakari3@mweb.co.za and I'll be happy to post 'em for you.

Sounds like a bloody nice rifle!

Here you go chaps.... one very nice double rifle:

Thanks again Steve!!

You can see in the last photo where the engraver signed it (forward and right of the front trigger).

Don

Don,

Absolutely beautiful! The wood is simply stunning.

Congratulations!!!

I would be proud to hunt elephant with that rifle.

That is a beautiful rifle! However they did spell "caliber" incorrectly! The wood however is gorgeous. Weight is correct for that "calibre".
Who are you hunting with?
Peter.

Indeed Peter, the "calibre" thing lost something in the translation. Hopefully, the ele won't notice. The small stuff will make you crazy if you allow it.

I planned to hunt with Chris Moore in Deka. Kinda/sorta, IF I EVER hear back from him.

Quite nice. Congratulations.

Don,

That is an absolutely kick ass piece of wood, and I agree with your specs on the rifle.

Regards,

Hollis

Don Now I see why you sold your others...nice rifle! I don't care how much they charge for "over the tang" extensions....extended tangs and nice wood push the right buttons for me!

Beautiful rifle.

Very nice. Nothing better than made-to-fit.

Bravo Don, that rifle is ready to be bloodied. When is the 577 going to be in your hands?

Beautiful rifle. Love the classy engraving and I too love the over-the-comb tang. Very classy

Bake

Thank you for the kind words gents!!

Quite a beauty! You're going to love it more and more over time.

May I ask if this rifle is fitted with interceping sears? Once again

we hear of Ken at KEBCO connecting a customer with a rifle that

is a winner! His reputation continues it's ascent.

Jack

No intercepting sears. Although very nice, I did not feel a necessity. Had to stop the money flowing somewhere.

That being said, I ordered my upcoming bespoke V-C .577 with a stalking safety. The stalking safety with intercepting sears is a package deal. They come together. Expensive, yes. I decided bite the bullet (no pun intended) and add it to the next gun.

Hopefully I will be able to post it in the not too distant future.

My intent is not to bring and bragg. My intent is to share my thoughts and ideas with others.

Can someone tell me what the retail price is for a rifle of this grade?

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Jack

No intercepting sears. Although very nice, I did not feel a necessity. Had to stop the money flowing somewhere.

That being said, I ordered my upcoming bespoke V-C .577 with a stalking safety. The stalking safety with intercepting sears is a package deal. They come together. Expensive, yes. I decided bite the bullet (no pun intended) and add it to the next gun.

Hopefully I will be able to post it in the not too distant future.

My intent is not to bring and bragg. My intent is to share my thoughts and ideas with others.

Don,

I personally enjoy seeing other people's guns and have learned a lot by reading the decriptions that go along with the photos.

If this is considered bragging, then by all means continue to do so.

Thanks,
Paul

You have fine taste!

Double Don,

If showing us this new rifle and describing details of it's characteristics is bragging,
there's been a million braggarts before you, and a million more "a commin'"! {ME
being one of the former.} I also say it isn't bragging when we WANT to hear and see
all this. I come to AR especially for the DR stuff most of the times that I stop in! I
say bring it on.

Don, that is one beautiful rifle!

I'm at the Vintage Cup. Ken's booth ( KEBCO ) is staying very busy!

See you guys in the morning heading down after work.

Many Thanks

HBH

Don, i would have liked to shoot that rifle at the running rhinos.

Mike

Gents

I got a call from Ken at KEBCO last night.

My bespoke V-C .577 has been shipped and will tentatively be available for me to pick up next week!!

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Gents

I got a call from Ken at KEBCO last night.

My bespoke V-C .577 has been shipped and will tentatively be available for me to pick up next week!!

I am almost as excited as you!

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Thanks again Steve!!

You can see in the last photo where the engraver signed it (forward and right of the front trigger).

Don

A beautiful rifle to say the least!!!

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
My bespoke V-C .577 has been shipped and will tentatively be available for me to pick up next week!!

PICS PICS PICS ! ! ! ! !

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Originally posted by tendrams:

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
My bespoke V-C .577 has been shipped and will tentatively be available for me to pick up next week!!

PICS PICS PICS ! ! ! ! !

Simply bootiful!

If I were an Elephant, I would be honored to be shot by a rifle like that.



Absolutly georgous. I hope to wind up with a .500NE like that someday...

Lovely rifle congtaz!

OK Guys. I took a few pics. Now need a volunteer to post on my (still) computer dumb ass behalf.

You have my email, send them to me and I'll post them

Thanks Paul! Will do.

On behalf of DoubleDon, explanations to follow:



















If they are out of order, sorry Don, I tried to get it right.

Paul

Paul, you done great . Thanks!

Pics 1&2 were taken in Zim last September following a successful hunt with the V-C .500. Pics 3&4 show the V-C .577 with stalking safety. Next 4 pics show big brother with little brother.

And may I be the first to say:

THAT'S the way to christen a double rifle

and

What a BEAUTY

I am quite jealous!