NitroX
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| 09/04/06 02:31 AM |
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Re: Leopard Gun build in .577NE and 12Ga 3" Mag
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In reply to:
Poster: mickey
Subject: Re: Leopard Gun build in .577NE and 12Ga 3" Mag
At a gunshow in Kamploops BC a couple of weeks ago there was a Westley Richards in 500 3" BP and 12 Gauge. It was similiar to the one posted by Nitro.
I wonder what the intent of either was?
Mick
The cape gun in the photos which I posted was I believe made by Rolph Backnik (splg?) the same as Marrakai's "Fat Lady" .577 double, so they are modern creations from Greener shotguns.
Marrakai I believe explained the .577 NE cartridge "best" fitted the action rather than a smaller chambering.
So if this is the case, the .577 was picked for gunsmithing reasons not "field" reasons.
The WR .500 3" BP / 12 gauge cape gun you mention does not sound unlikely as a .500 BP would be lesser in power and make a handy mixed game cape gun for say a farmer in South Africa.
Interestingly John Dawkins the Aussie elephant hunter also had one barrel of his H&H .450 double rifle bored out to 20 gauge (I think) as its bore was damaged. He converted it to a .450/20 g cape gun. (I may need to verify some of these details).