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Member Section => Shotguns => Topic started by: Bic on April 14, 2012, 09:40:01 PM
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........I'm thinking it should be 18" Duracoat Matte Black with a rail and forward pistol grip and some shells taped to the stock....whaddya think ;) ?
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff372/StuartCowley/Purdey%20134XX/P1010204.jpg)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff372/StuartCowley/Purdey%20134XX/P1010205.jpg)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff372/StuartCowley/Purdey%20134XX/P1010206.jpg)
Happy Birthday to ME!
(J.Purdey & Sons SLE)
MP
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That's a nice looking gun.
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........I'm thinking it should be 18" Duracoat Matte Black with a rail and forward pistol grip and some shells taped to the stock....whaddya think ;) ?
Happy Birthday to ME!
(J.Purdey & Sons SLE)
MP
I think you've been clubbed with the "tactical" bat.
It's a beauty as is.
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I think you've been clubbed with the "tactical" bat.
It's a beauty as is.
+1
I'm probably twice as tactically minded when it comes to guns than most but I'd leave her be. Might have something to do with getting my grandpa's 16 gauge and old bolt action 22 but some old guns just ooze character-like that one.
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Very elegant. From times gone by... Perhaps just use that blue masking tape for a tacticool flashlight for now.... ;)
It's too sweet to modify.... ::)
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I've a sneaking suspicion Our leg was pulled about some ones new bird gun. ;D
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I've a sneaking suspicion Our leg was pulled about some ones new bird gun. ;D
It's his birthday to boot,...and Bic is a DRTV member is grateful standing. Of course, leg pulling, sarcasm, and a wink and a nod are standard protocol..... ;)
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If he isn't pulling our collective leg, I think it should be used on him. either butt stroked or both barrels. ;D
Beautiful shotgun. Happy Birthday.
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C'mon boys!
Who says one of our own can buy a $50,000.00 shotgun?
You can find them for $25K or $200K....just sayin'...
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C'mon boys!
Who says one of our own can buy a $50,000.00 shotgun?
You can find them for $25K or $200K....just sayin'...
Then hacksaw off the barrels and stock ? ;D
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C'mon boys!
Who says one of our own can buy a $50,000.00 shotgun?
You can find them for $25K or $200K....just sayin'...
;)I'm not into it that deeply, It MAY be worth 15 - 17K one day after spending 4K or so with the Merrington on it.....should he ever decide to quit malingering in hospital >:(
It needs to have the ribs relayed and some minor 'tweaking' - and it's borderline 'out of proof' ....but overall in pretty decent shape for an 1888 gun. Shoots fine as is for now.....I'm enjoying it !
MP
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Can it handle modern shot shells?
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Can it handle modern shot shells?
It has 2 1/2" chambers, so I'm restricting it to Winchester Feaherlights, Light Trap would probably be OK too. The barrel wall thicknesses are about .025" at 9" from breech face. Steel (not damascus) barrels.
MP
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Bic,DO NOT fire ANY 2&3/4 inch shells in that gun ,doing so could cause an over pressure that will destroy a fine shotgun and at the very least make for some very painful injuries. You can get the proper shell for it from Ballistic Products as well as other vendors.
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The arguements of that 2 3/4" in 2 1/2" chambers have been argued long and hard over many years, and as long as we understand that all 2 3/4" cartridges are not the same - and understanding those differences - no harm will occur. I recommend doing ones own research and talking to those who work on double barreled English guns and making ones own appropriate decision.
MP
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Bic, the length of the shotgun shells are measured open not loaded,which means that there is a 1/4 inch of the shell mouth in the forcing cone area, it is the restriction there that causes the high pressure,I will stick to my original post in that It is not a good idea to shoot ammo that the gun is not chambered for, bad things could happen. I would hate to hear that you damaged a fine gun or worse injured yourself shooting improper ammo.
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You can find the correct ammo here...
http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Lead/products/463/
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I appreciate your concern Majer, thanks.
Here's a link to a Looooong thread on the subject
http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=35050&page=1
- basically it all depends on pressure, and AA Featherlights & Lite Trap will be fine in my gun.
MP
Edit: Here's another if you can stand it, gives me a headache ::)
http://notssmbbs.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19748
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Sweet looking double.
You can always get some brass shells and load up some BP loads.
They feel, sound and look good going off.