| Brian |
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| 10/12/06 05:41 AM |
My 8 bore rifle has arrived.
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Thomas Bland, 8 bore. made form a Harpoon gun. 15 lbs 9 oz. 28" barrel.
Had it done in the UK, thats a story in itself. more to follow
Also shown is a breech shot with a 458 in the chamber for scale.
another is a 32 S&W rook rifle for comparison.
The rifle is in otherwise original condition as you see it.
| gatsby |
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| 10/12/06 06:56 AM |
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Jesus, that's one nice gun! What size case do you use? What is the bore and groove diameter?
| AkMike |
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| 10/12/06 07:24 AM |
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What was the pucker factor when you touched it off the first time? On a scale of 10...
That is a beautiful rifle!
| 500Nitro |
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| 10/12/06 07:56 AM |
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Brian
Very nice indeed.
Is it BP Proofed or Nitro ?
Well done - a great conversion.
500 Nitro
| bulldog563 |
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| 10/12/06 10:18 PM |
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What was done to convert this from a harpoon gun? Would love to hear about it. Very Nice 8. You should be proud
NitroX
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| 10/12/06 11:58 PM |
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Simply amazing!
OK are you going elephant hunting with it oneday?
| tinker |
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| 11/12/06 02:52 AM |
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Did that thing have the rigby flats as a harpoon gun?
Is it sleeved?
--Tinker
| Brian |
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| 17/12/06 02:54 PM |
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Everything four inches ahead of standing breech and back is original.
| mehulkamdar |
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| 23/12/06 05:11 PM |
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Brian,
Very, very nice indeed! The rook rifle is also very pretty.
Will be waiting for the story that you've assured would follow. Thanks for posting.
| Brian |
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| 28/12/06 01:45 PM |
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Ordering up some RMC brass cases and getting some pastic from another poster. will keep you informed
| bulldog563 |
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| 28/12/06 05:44 PM |
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Is this BP Proof or Nitro? Do you have pictures of it before the conversion? How did you find it?
| Brian |
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| 04/01/07 12:11 PM |
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Newly proofed for BP in UK where I had it done. Was a 16 Ga harpoon gun.
| 500grains |
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| 04/01/07 02:51 PM |
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It's a beautiful rifle. But I bet the recoil pad does not take up as much of the recoil as you might like.
| JohnTheGreek |
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| 01/06/07 05:29 PM |
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Details man, Details! I'd love to know which components your builder used to work up a load. Do you have any "before" pictures or history on the rifle prior to your purchase? VERY nice rifle.
Best,
John