| Phil_in_the_UK |
| (.275 member) |
| 02/04/04 06:24 AM |
Its a 450/400 3"
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Well I had a good look over the rifle and it appears a good example and what I am looking for.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4180188615&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/pc4dcb61da7057d1f572fb13df2186076/f9289dc7.jpg&caption=P4010008&album_id=4287282383&from_album=1
The calibre wasn’t a 450/400 3 ¼”, it was a 450/400 3” and wasn’t an I Hollis it was an A Hollis. So much for knowing what you are trying to sell.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4180187344&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/pb3e2dc5a909a3be1879dd7cea380aa20/f92898d0.jpg&caption=P4010020&album_id=4287282383&from_album=1
Rusty, it does have the 4 digit number near the barrel loop on the under rib so I assume it means that the barreled action was made by Leonard.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4180188013&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p9e7e324fb512e0ca2d3078bfcefdf7fe/f9289b6d.jpg&caption=P4010017&album_id=4287282383&from_album=1
Action was nice and tight and appeared to have little wear within the action and the rifling is nice and crisp but there is quite a bit of wear to the external areas of the action with no colour hardening left, looks good though. It gives the impression it has been carried a lot looked after but shot little. It apparently came back from India only a short time ago. The wood is ok, quite dark and is in the process of having a little “finishing” being done and has just had a new Silvers recoil pad.
It’s regulated for the tropical load, 56 gr CORDITE.
It has a large silver disk in the centre of the cheek peace, has anyone seen this before, I have not. Any ideas as to why?
I had a couple of shots with it at 50yds which with a totally unfamiliar rifle I didn’t think was too bad.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4180186502&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p9d4fbce1ce96c0325f4e43bfd2040ce4/f9289586.jpg&caption=P4010022&album_id=4287282383&from_album=1
The seller will hold the rifle for the next few days, am I tempted or what!