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TH44
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Field's patent Falling Block
26/06/12 02:57 AM

Hi Guys

I bought this Fields patent falling block rifle in .450 No. 1 carbine last week, the dealer said it came from New Zealand, which puzzled me

A late(ish) serial number according to Jonathan Kirton, I was surprised at the relatively low powered cartridge - 380 grain bullet ahead of 55 grains black powder

On very close examination I can just see W H Tisdall Birmingham on the barrel

He was active at various addresses 1863 - 1900, but moved or opened a shop in Wangarui NZ in 1893

This would explain the cartridge as there were only feral pigs and deer?? to hunt

So, action/barrel made by Field, proofed in Birmingham assembled by Tisdall?? where??

Engraving is OK

Henry rifling

Lovely action, 1 push - drops block, ejects case and cocks hammer

Birmingham proofs 52 bore .450 (448?)

Optimistic sights to 800 yards

The Carbine cartridge is small compared to the .450 No. 2 Musket and .450 3 1/4 inch

Barrel is 24 3/4 inch, weight 7 lbs 5 oz. It has probably been reblued some time ago

Comments and information please

TH44

Edited by CptCurl (27/06/12 09:27 PM)

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Field's patent Falling Block	TH44	26/06/12 02:57 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	belgmart	26/06/12 05:44 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Huvius	26/06/12 07:08 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Wolfgang	16/09/12 10:42 PM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	DarylS	17/09/12 12:53 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	TH44	17/09/12 08:24 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	tinker	17/09/12 08:46 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Wolfgang	15/10/12 06:57 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	DarylS	15/10/12 07:29 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	450_366	15/10/12 08:20 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	DarylS	16/10/12 01:08 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	DarylS	16/10/12 01:13 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Huvius	28/10/12 10:27 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	DarylS	28/10/12 10:38 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Huvius	29/10/12 04:04 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	TH44	29/10/12 10:36 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	BillfromOregon	23/11/12 02:38 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	TH44	16/10/12 09:50 AM
Re: Field's patent Falling Block	Caprivi	17/09/12 10:50 AM

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