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24 December 2013, 02:23

Zephyr

Westley Richards India Rifle

Would you use a lead sled?
http://www.theexplora.com/west...s-the-india-rifle-2/

24 December 2013, 02:39

Biebs

Where's Larry (ELK88101)??? He'd sell his house to buy this thing. Does it have blue neons in the chambers? If not, he'd add them :-)

24 December 2013, 02:40

Snowwolfe

I would bet whomever buys this rifle never shoots it.
Gaudy, yes. Over the top? Absolutely. No matter how much money I had I could never buy it but it is still fascinating to look at.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

24 December 2013, 03:00

Zephyr

Purdy once did a "Dallas" shotgun with faces from the whole cast of the TV show Dallas done in Bulino engraving.
I'm sure one of you Texas boys has it hidden in a closet some where.
Bye the way who did shoot that guy

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

24 December 2013, 03:20

MJines

quote:
Originally posted by Matt Moore:
My taste in firearms significantly diverges from this rifle.

I like that line, I intend to plagiarize it in the future.

24 December 2013, 03:49

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Sorry, I think that is just flat ugly.

"Tarted up"………what a bunch of "tossers"!

Ok I got my English English fix for the day!

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24 December 2013, 11:25

Mike Brooks

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
I like that line, I intend to plagiarize it in the future.

Sorry Mike, but it's protected by copyright. Licensing is available for 1ltr. of Crown Royal per use.

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24 December 2013, 16:46

hunteratheart

quote:
Originally posted by JudgeG:
Reminds me of a jeepney in Olongapo.

I think I actually rode that when there in '91!

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24 December 2013, 16:48

RIP

The "Africa Rifle" will no doubt have Tanzanite jewels instead of ruby.

My tastes will diverge significantly from that rifle also. Yes, I like that line too.

24 December 2013, 17:19

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by RIP:
The "Africa Rifle" will no doubt have Tanzanite jewels instead of ruby.
My tastes will diverge significantly from that rifle also. Yes, I like that line too.

yes,you like crappy CZ`s.Those actions made up of cheap tiny parts.

24 December 2013, 20:39

cal pappas

There is an unseen line dividing art and rifle. Whilst unbelievable in workmanship and quality it is beyond by comprehension to appreciate this rifle. I felt this when I handled the "last .600". This rifle has been written of as the finest Holland had produced up to that date (1975) but to me it was overkill. The owner's other .600 Royal ejector was far superior. The piece in question here should hand on a museum of art's wall as it too ostentatious to be at the range or shooting grounds.
Cal

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25 December 2013, 01:14

jens poulsen

Work of art and craftmanship braced in one.

However I would rather have seen a borerfle as a true "indian" doublegun. Elephants and Gaur most be "bored" as I see it

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25 December 2013, 02:20

Aaron Little

Thats a little much for me. As for the fit and finish of the rifle I dare say it matches any level of craftsmanship from any era. The engraver also did an outstanding job.

The only things its missing is Gene Simmons eating a Buffalo...

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25 December 2013, 02:58

JDA-CO

Dang… That would go good with the gold medallion and large finger rings I wear while hunting...

25 December 2013, 04:19

a.tinkerer

Eff it.
Hand the thing over to me.
I'd shoot it just as it is.

Have the B'ham fellows PM me for a shipping address.

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26 December 2013, 02:41

JCS271

That would be fun to own and just use it as your everyday truck gun. The perfect blend of master craftsmanship and "my god that is hideous". Of course it really would need a slip on recoil pad before it was actually ready to hunt with!

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28 December 2013, 01:26

Idaho Sharpshooter

I could absolutely find room at my house for this rifle. Absolutely.

The only issue is that, to purchase it, I would need to sell my house.