Watson Brothers……Brothers!!!!!! (Pictures Added)

20 December 2013, 18:04

cal pappas

quote:
Thanks for the banter guys! I'll have you know she not only knows the price I paid, but also continues to be engaged to me without bribery!!!

I think (about) the same words were echoed by Mr. Bobitt about this wife, Lorena.
Follow Jim's advise.
Cal

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21 December 2013, 11:23

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
quote:
Thanks for the banter guys! I'll have you know she not only knows the price I paid, but also continues to be engaged to me without bribery!!!

I think (about) the same words were echoed by Mr. Bobitt about this wife, Lorena.
Follow Jim's advise.
Cal

Anyone heard from Brett recently. I'm getting concerned.

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21 December 2013, 12:22

Matt Moore

I hope Brett is okay.

Matt

21 December 2013, 17:29

cal pappas

Something in the news this morning about human remains being discovered……
Cal

21 December 2013, 19:44

BrettAKSCI

With friends like these…………

Brett

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21 December 2013, 20:19

Mike Brooks

What friends? They just wand dibs on that rifle is all..

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21 December 2013, 21:11

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
What friends? They just wand dibs on that rifle is all..

I'm pretty sure I'm his closest living relative in Alaska.

21 December 2013, 21:26

Mike Brooks

No Way!

I live closer than you do..

21 December 2013, 22:06

cal pappas

But…he's my son.
C

21 December 2013, 22:28

Mike Brooks

And ??? Your point would be???

First come, first served!

21 December 2013, 23:40

Frostbit

Hey,

His Mother thanked Joyce and I for teaching him all we knew. We've got this.

Anybody find the body yet? I think the laws in Alaska are a 60 day wait without the body.

22 December 2013, 00:28

little miss

Joyce here - Personally, after I disposed of the body I would be posting on here under Brett's name just to keep you all off the scent. Anyone know if Jena knows his password.

Cheers
Bait Babe

22 December 2013, 00:49

Mike Brooks

Devious female minds come up with all these things!

22 December 2013, 12:49

Matt Moore

60 days or evidence of "blue tarp" disease come break up. I tend to agree with Joyce.

Matt

14 June 2014, 10:49

BrettAKSCI

Griffin & Howe said the gun ships Monday!!!

Brett

14 June 2014, 12:24

mboga biga bwana

quote:
quote:Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:Thanks for the banter guys! I'll have you know she not only knows the price I paid, but also continues to be engaged to me without bribery!!!Brett She's a very detail oriented planner. Better sleep with one eye open.

15 June 2014, 07:09

Dutch44

Brett:
Pictures or it never existed!

Dutch

15 June 2014, 08:02

Rockdoc

quote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
To refresh your memory:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...0101804/m/2071056391

Well I have word that I was a good boy this year and Santa is bringing me the twin to Cal's gun. A Watson Brothers .500NE 3 1/4" from 1907. I'm having some minor work done on it at the moment and I'll post pictures when it arrives!!!

Back in the DROS (Double Rifle Owners Society),

Brett

Brett looking forward to the pics.

So yours is a 3 1/4" and Cal's a 3"?

What load is it proofed for and regulated for?

Looking forward to some details and loads.

Cheers, Chris

15 June 2014, 10:32

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by Rockdoc:
quote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
To refresh your memory:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...0101804/m/2071056391

Well I have word that I was a good boy this year and Santa is bringing me the twin to Cal's gun. A Watson Brothers .500NE 3 1/4" from 1907. I'm having some minor work done on it at the moment and I'll post pictures when it arrives!!!

Back in the DROS (Double Rifle Owners Society),

Brett

Brett looking forward to the pics.

So yours is a 3 1/4" and Cal's a 3"?

What load is it proofed for and regulated for?

Looking forward to some details and loads.

Cheers, Chris

I'll post pictures when it arrives. It's a 3 1/4" and Cal's is a 3". It's regulated for 570 grain bullets, but I'm not sure how many grains cordite. I'll likely use 110-112 grains of IMR 4831 for the 570 grain bullets and some charge of IMR 4198 with some 440 grain bullets for nitro for black loads.

Brett

15 June 2014, 11:51

Rockdoc

Thanks Brett

Looking forward to the pics and shooting details.

cheers, Chris

18 June 2014, 04:30

BrettAKSCI

It should be here by friday!!!

Brett

21 June 2014, 06:53

D R Hunter

I hope your new double rifle has arrived safe and sound!

21 June 2014, 23:24

BrettAKSCI

Tracking shows it hit Anchorage UPS warehouse friday 6am, but didn't get delivered, so monday it is........ :roll eyes:

Brett

PS> My Marco Polo mount should be coming back from the taxidermist monday or tuesday, so should be a good day or two!!!

22 June 2014, 00:19

cal pappas

Remember the AR rules: no pics = it is did not happen.
On the 26th I will be in town and will drop by with my .500 to compare.
Cal

22 June 2014, 07:59

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Remember the AR rules: no pics = it is did not happen.
On the 26th I will be in town and will drop by with my .500 to compare.
Cal

If I hold both yours and Brett's Watsons and double them both do I get the President position of the Cal's Doubles Doublers Association (CDDA) back from Todd?

22 June 2014, 08:26

Nakihunter

I remember seeing a TV serial Northern exposure where in Spring everyone turned crazy and talked funny!

Is this the real life example??? I Wonder

23 June 2014, 06:58

Rockdoc

So it's Monday here already

Looking forward to pics and loading data.

Cheers, Chris

23 June 2014, 07:50

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Rockdoc:
So it's Monday here already

Looking forward to pics and loading data.

Cheers, Chris

LMAO!! It's 7 PM Sunday in Alaska. I suspect Brett is chugging a bottle of Ambien or otherwise he has no chance of falling asleep.

23 June 2014, 19:37

jerry mcdonald

My first Double Rifle was in fact a Watson Bros in 500 Nitro purchased at an estate sale, I was later contacted in person by a family member begging for the rifle back.

He exclaimed he was out of the country when the rifle was sold and wanted it back as it was his Dads rifle, I excepted the refund and let the man have his rifle, I still cant help but smell bullshit everytime I think about that little scenario.

JM

24 June 2014, 03:04

Frostbit

An aerial drone has picked up Brett's truck heading towards the receiving gun shop.

24 June 2014, 04:05

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Remember the AR rules: no pics = it is did not happen.
On the 26th I will be in town and will drop by with my .500 to compare.
Cal

If I hold both yours and Brett's Watsons and double them both do I get the President position of the Cal's Doubles Doublers Association (CDDA) back from Todd?

To hold them, no. To fire all four barrels at once, yes.
C

24 June 2014, 04:40

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Remember the AR rules: no pics = it is did not happen.
On the 26th I will be in town and will drop by with my .500 to compare.
Cal

If I hold both yours and Brett's Watsons and double them both do I get the President position of the Cal's Doubles Doublers Association (CDDA) back from Todd?

To hold them, no. To fire all four barrels at once, yes.
C

The young Lad just brought it by Cal.. It's gorgeous!!

24 June 2014, 05:56

Rockdoc

24 June 2014, 08:53

BrettAKSCI

I picked her up today and.......

Brett

24 June 2014, 09:15

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
I picked her up today and.......

Brett

Lovely piece of trash. But it's no Searcy.

24 June 2014, 09:38

Mike Brooks

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:

Lovely piece of trash. But it's no Searcy.

That is a very nice looking lady Brett! Let's get some sent down range to see if it's any good!

24 June 2014, 10:05

Rockdoc

Beautiful rifle. Very nice.

Timber is lovely, bet is really shines in the right light. Like the forend lever.

Could you take a photo of the proof marks please?

Best wishes, Chris

24 June 2014, 12:45

jvw375

Mr Webley's finest. Nice rifle.

24 June 2014, 14:54

DoubleDon

Very nice! Add a leather covered pad and you're good to go. Congrats

24 June 2014, 21:03

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by DoubleDon:
Very nice! Add a leather covered pad and you're good to go. Congrats

A leather covered pad is only the beginning.
Add a muzzlebrake, Parkerized finish, Drill the rib and add a Tasco scope, remove the engraving, put on a synthetic black stock, etc., and you have (now) a quality rifle.
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Shootaway