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15 August 2012, 01:00
Butch Searcy
Classic Model upgrade
I've upgraded the Classic to include intercepting sears. All the accidents I've read about on AR this last year made me decide to add this feature to all the boxlock actions except the field grade which I have decided to discontinue.
Features of the Classic:
Exhibition Turkish walnut
English scroll engraving
Intercepting sears
Hinged front trigger
Price: 20K
Picture below is what you can expect.

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15 August 2012, 01:01
Dave Bush
Accidents?


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Chapuis 9.3X74
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Krieghoff 500 NE

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15 August 2012, 01:10
Butch Searcy
Does that clear it up for you Dave.
15 August 2012, 03:42
465H&H
Butch,

With these additions, how does the Classic differ from the discontinued Deluxe Grade?

465H&H
15 August 2012, 04:33
Butch Searcy
Walt,
It differs only in appearance. If a customer prefers the action with bolsters and a coin finish thats fine.
15 August 2012, 04:38
Todd Williams
Butch, what about the screw grip. Do you plan to build that one if the future?
15 August 2012, 06:15
Butch Searcy
Todd,
I'm already making the screw grip. I have orders for two boxlocks and one sidelock.
The boxlocks start at 30K and the sidelock at 60K
15 August 2012, 17:59
Frank Beller
Butch: Is it possible to upgrade an existing Classic with the intercepting sears ? If so, what would it cost ?


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Searcy Classics 450/.400 3" & .577
C&H .375 2 1/2"
Krieghoff .500 NE
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15 August 2012, 19:47
Butch Searcy
Yes I can Frank,
The cost would be 4K, That may seem like allot but I have to anneal the action, I will have to rebed the stock and possibly need to refit the barrels to the action. Then recase the action.
This is a ton or work, but the benefit is worth it.
By the way Frank your 577 already has the intercepters
15 August 2012, 19:54
Peter
I too would like to know more about the "accidents on AR".
Peter.


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15 August 2012, 20:28
Butch Searcy
Peter,
Do a search on the forum and you'll find out what I'm refering to. Your curiosity is a waste of my time. Do a search here and you'll satisfy it.
15 August 2012, 21:20
Shack
Butch, I've already got one of your Classics, and fwiw I think the intercepting sears are a real fine idea.

At this point I'm not thinking retrofit. But if you or someone else here knows the answer, does whatever tendency for doubling affect mainly the above 450/400 calibers in double rifles?
15 August 2012, 22:49
tendrams
quote:
Originally posted by Peter:
I too would like to know more about the "accidents on AR".
Peter.


Though I may be wasting my time (sigh), I will clue you in that more than one PH was shot this season. Without referencing any of the incidents specifically, the degree to which these accidents were a result of operator error or mechanical failure is not clear.
15 August 2012, 23:02
Peter
"Your curiosity is a waste of my time"
Sorry to bother you Butch, and thanks, tendrams!
I am a regular visitor to the Double Rifle forum but must have missed it.
Peter.


Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
15 August 2012, 23:17
Butch Searcy
OK Peter,
Do the search on the African hunting topics. The addition of the interceptors is only to make me warm and fuzzy as well as my customers.
17 August 2012, 12:55
tankhunter
Pity the Field Grade is going to get canned on Aug the 20th ,didnt get around to getting one ugh