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I was reading through Terry's book last night and this particular passage made me question his statement: From page 29 of "Dangerous Game Rifles": "The resulting design, British patent #1756, came to be known as the Anson & Deeley boxlock, and in the 130 years since it was introducted, it has become the most-manufactured mechanical device in history." (Emphasis added.) Is this really the case? Is the A&D boxlock really the MOST-MANUFACTURED mechanical device in history? With all of the mechanical devices out there, and all of the military weapons manufactured, I find this statement hard to swallow. But I could be wrong. 577NitroExpress Double Rifle Shooters Society Francotte .470 Nitro Express If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... | ||
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If instead of a type of firearm action, it applied to every spring that was cocked by a lever, and then only maybe. Perhaps he intended "one of the most"? Did the old side-locks have patents? Steve "He wins the most, who honour saves. Success is not the test." Ryan "Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." Stalin Tanzania 06 Argentina08 Argentina Australia06 Argentina 07 Namibia Arnhemland10 Belize2011 Moz04 Moz 09 | |||
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I believe it was simply a brain fart, that was because of editing, or simply a thought that wasn't thought out too well! I found a few things in that book that I disagree with, but over all it is a fine book, and IMO, worth the price I paid for it! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Outsold the wheel, did it? | |||
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Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Now, THAT was funny! Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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That was awesome Dan!! I can add nothing to that post, so I'll just repeat myself "Awesome Dan". Rich DRSS | |||
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My wife read Dan's reply and now wants to know how many wheels we can buy if we sell my A&D box lock double rifles. Thanks Dan! 465H&H | |||
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Must admit. Dan made a good one. Packy | |||
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Yes Dan made a good one. I was thinking pop tops on beer. Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen. ~Will Rogers~ | |||
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I'll bet more "Kleenex" have been manufactured... ...Got to love writers...They're human too! (even if they don't believe it themselves). JW | |||
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Right at the beginning of the book he also states something to the effect that Searcy and the new Rigby rifles are the latest and greatest on the double rifle scene...in my humble opinion that fully discredited the whole book from the get go!!...keep it English, or don't go double, my opoinion!! Boddington makes the same type comments...just booksellers hype from their sponsors... 470EDDY | |||
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Tell me folks, is that what is called the "SNOB FACTOR" that everyone accuses double rifle shooters of??? If so, I guess it is, at least, partly true! Before anyone starts loading their flame thrower, My favorite brand of double rifle is WESTLEY RICHARDS ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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