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15/06/11 09:17 AM
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Some pictures from the factory;
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15/06/11 09:20 AM
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Very nice indeed. Superb lines to the reinforcing, nice strap over comb.
The only think I don't like, and it is very minor
is the tear drop shape on the stock, looks to me
at the wrong angle / shape.
But overall a beauty.
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15/06/11 09:28 AM
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Is that yours Adam ? Very nice. Now to kill something with it when it arrives.
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You have some fine firearms already Adam and this will only raise the bar further.
No doubt we will see it drapped cross Elephant,Buffalo,Lion and other sundries which I look forward to.
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Adam, marvellous work but a single trigger?
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Adam, marvellous work but a single trigger?
Looks to have two triggers to me........
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Hi Adam,
That is very nice indeed. Did you get it via the same guy that Matt Graham got his from?? and when is the BIG day.?
Cheers,
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Quote:
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Adam, marvellous work but a single trigger?
Looks to have two triggers to me........
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My bad. Old age and eyesight y'know.
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ozhunter,
Fantastic rifle! Congratulations on its acquisition and advance congratulations ahead of some great hunting! 
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15/06/11 11:46 AM
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Nice rifle. Congratulations!
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15/06/11 01:38 PM
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Adam,
Great looking DR, I especially like the rounded action, can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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15/06/11 04:23 PM
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It was to be ready towards the end of this month but as it was just to close to Safari dates I asked them to hold off on delivery until I get back. Will take the 458 and 9.3 this season.
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15/06/11 05:03 PM
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Good stuff, Adam!
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V. nice Adam, I like the extended top strap too, best
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15/06/11 07:42 PM
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Nice Adam. Looking forward to see how it shoots for you.
Will it be ready for your annual trip to Mozambique or other exotic parts of Africa?
I like the factory engraving job too, but the photos are a bit indistinct.
Did you buy it through Ken - Verney-Carron USA?
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15/06/11 08:27 PM
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Yes, I'm dealing with Ken from Verney-Carron US. So far so good.
Won't be ready for this season's Safari but there's always next year.
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Nice, indeed. Some very best modern double rifles come out of France; I love them.
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Adam
Very nice !!! I love the top strap, difficult to inlet , but oh so worth it ! A real touch of class.
The French are certainly making some fine guns.
Congratulations,
Robert
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The only think I don't like, and it is very minor
is the tear drop shape on the stock, looks to me
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You're canting your head!!
Lookin good Ozhunter.... looking good!!! Still trying to find time to go slam something with my VC... must be patient. I'm thinking scrub bull....
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20/09/11 07:43 PM
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Permits and payments complete and ready for shipment.
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20/09/11 08:14 PM
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Sweet!
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20/09/11 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the additional photos. Very nice.
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20/09/11 09:02 PM
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That's a mighty pretty double rifle, looking forward to seeing it.
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20/09/11 09:06 PM
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Eish - beaut - congrats
Tho just a thought of handling it over to the chaps at SAA on the flight from JBG to HRE and back gives me creeps 
Still - I wish it will travel and serve you well!
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Hi Adam,
That is a very tastefully done Double Rifle. I hope that it will give you years of pleasure.
Cheers,
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23/09/11 10:58 AM
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BEAUTIFUL!
Looking forward to to hearing how it shoots, fits and feels!
Good luck,
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22/10/11 10:44 AM
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Picked it up from my local dealer yesterday (MAGNUM SPORTS, Syd).
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Look forward to seeing it laying over some mountain pigs first than an Ele/Buff/lion or anything else that takes your fancy.
Beautiful rifle,well done.
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22/10/11 01:03 PM
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Ahh, you know the plan. It took a lot of will power not to load the Toyota this AM and head up for a hunt.
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22/10/11 02:12 PM
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A happy day, indeed!
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Well done Adam, it was worth the wait for sure. Now to plan the next hunt,
Cheers,
Jeff Gray
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22/10/11 05:56 PM
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well IMO you should let go 
Does she have a name yet - anyway - Congrats!
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22/10/11 06:04 PM
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Adam, cracking double, congratulation, looking forward to seeing how it shoots.
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You'll do it proud!
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22/10/11 11:04 PM
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Thank god you got the splinter style for-end.
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23/10/11 06:08 AM
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Very Nice! It should serve you well for many years!
Congratulations!
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27/10/11 01:44 AM
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Good stuff Adam.
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30/10/11 10:36 PM
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Took the V-C out for a walk this weekend and although I didn't shoot anything with it I did use it on a follow up of a big Boar that a mate wounded with his 9.3.
I tracked it down into a valley through some awfully thick bush (hands & knees stuff) until loosing the small amounts of blood and prints due to other spoor and rain. Its quite a comfortable rifle to carry and now for next weekend to see how it shoots.
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12/11/11 06:21 PM
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Three Verney-Carron's, one Famars and one Sabati;
470, 470, 450, 470 and 500
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12/11/11 06:40 PM
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Mighty fine looking doubles, especially that FAMARS (A&S).
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12/11/11 07:16 PM
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Will put them to the test tomorrow mate.
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12/11/11 11:37 PM
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An impressive line up. Looking forward to seeing the results.
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13/11/11 08:04 AM
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Ozhunter, thats a really nice looking DR you got in your hands. Staffan
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The grip on the FAMARS appears nicely laid out.
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13/11/11 10:49 PM
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Some good fast off hand shooting with the A&S Famars;
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14/11/11 12:08 AM
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470, 470, 450, 470 and 500
Nice lineup!
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+ 100 to the beautiful lineup comment!
Good hunting!
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13/11/12 07:05 PM
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Finally able to put it to use.
I shot this old Sow on last light with the help of the fold over night sight.
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Great stuff!
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28/11/12 05:59 PM
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It is my firm belief that Verney-Carron are the best kept secret in quality double rifles. Very nice smoke pole Monsieur.
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28/11/12 06:20 PM
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Is there any particular reason that the targets are so high off the ground?
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28/11/12 11:57 PM
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Not particularly, other than it easier to install at this hight and the targets of these big bore rifles often stand at this hight.
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30/12/12 04:32 AM
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470, 470, 450, 470 and 500
Congratulations on a very fine double!
I was just wondering on the different finishes on the rifles in the picture:
First one has a curved line between receiver and wood, but has a "clean" receiver otherwise. Is it the PH of today?
The second one I persume is Adams excellent double? I really like the straight line between the receiver and wood. Likewise the spliter for end.
The receiver however is different from the others. Are the others the more "english style" they also offer?
Does anyone have pictures of these rifles closer up, perhaps describing which "extras" they have compared to the Azur PH currently made?
If I choose to put in an order for one, IŽd like it to be "english" in the receiver, preferably straight line between the receiver and wood, along with a splinter forend.
I would very much appreciate some feedback on this.
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30/12/12 10:44 AM
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bonde-I will try and help, all the V-C guns are made to order so you can get the receiver with or without a scallop, you also have a choice of splinter or semi-beavertail forearm, same with the grip angle, barrel length, sights, engraving, etc.
Talk to your local importer and he should be able to help with your questions.
A couple of pdf catalogs can be seen at verney-carron.us
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31/12/12 03:54 PM
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Bonde,
The first one is a Azur PH and like you I prefer the straight back of the action.
I would also look at a shorter splinter fore-end with 24" barrels, reverse checkering on the pistol grip, 70mm drop in heal and in ether 450NE, 470NE or 500NE.
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Instead of the usual (IMO) nasty Beesley fore end release I'd much prefere a Rigby type lever. (they can't go wrong)
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09/01/13 10:38 AM
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What is the weight on this particular rifle Adam?
Would a .500 reach a manageable weight when it is made to balance nicely with 26" bbl?
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09/01/13 05:24 PM
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Bonde, I ordered it to be 10.25lbs but I have not checked.
Imo, a 500NE needs to weigh in at around 11lbs. they would need to add more lead to the stock to balance it out.
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10/02/13 06:22 PM
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Had the opportunity to shoot a few round today and fine tuned the sights to my preferred position of "dead on" at 40m off hand.
Like most double riles today, they seem to be set for the "6olclock position" which is a more accurate method but for game hunting I find it not as natural for quick aiming.
Before straight from factory. 6 shots off hand at 60m;
After adjusting v sight.6 shots at 40m off hand (the way this rifle will be used);
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10/02/13 07:21 PM
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Mighty fine shooting
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10/02/13 07:53 PM
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Happy take it after Jumbo now.
Harry, Note the position of shadow's..
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Just noticed it, we will have to try shooting in the afternoon and see if we get the opposite effect.
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Kamilaroi--
"Instead of the usual (IMO) nasty Beesley fore end release I'd much prefere a Rigby type lever. (they can't go wrong"
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Kamilaroi, Where in the world are you getting the idea that these are Beesley forend releases? Two major releases are usually used on modern doubles, the Anson release, and the Deeley release. The Anson is usually used on sxs, while the Deeley usually used on over/unders, but especially used by German makers today. One was originally designed by Anson, and the other by Deeley, who worked for Westley Richards at the time. The Anson is extremely durable; hardly ever wears to point it won't work correctly, and is the simplest to make and fit to a double, compared to the Deeley release. What you are calling a Rigby release is also very simple in design, and very effective in use, but it wasn't designed originally by Rigby either! If I recall correctly, it was designed by W.C. Scott.
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24/02/13 08:12 PM
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Out for a walk this morning and shot this small Boar at 50+ meters;
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25/02/13 05:31 AM
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Fantastic!!
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23/03/13 08:48 PM
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Matebele,
Hope to use it in Matebeleland soon!
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Matebele,
Hope to use it in Matebeleland soon!
Great stuff, good to hear Oz!! I'm sure you're going to love it! When are you heading out, plains game or DG? Please keep us posted on that one.
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24/03/13 11:48 AM
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Matebele,
Hope to use it in Matebeleland soon!
Great stuff, good to hear Oz!! I'm sure you're going to love it! When are you heading out, plains game or DG? Please keep us posted on that one.
Yes I have hunted out of Bulawayo many time and I know I'm going to enjoy it.
Elephant in August.
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17/09/13 08:26 AM
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