CptCurl
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Maybe I'm obsessed with pieces and parts. Several years ago I started a thread featuturing double rifle muzzles.
It drew some interest, and you can see it here:
"It's What's Up Front That Counts"
Well, my right arm was laid up for a while, and that got me to thinking about what I could post once I got
back my ability to type and work with photos. The answer: BELLIES!
We handle our beloved guns, we carry them, we shoot them, and usually they are right side up. In a way,
that's a boring position. We see the top of the gun, and often the side of the gun, particularly if we
lay it down. What we don't see from normal handling is the belly of the gun.
To see the belly you have to turn the gun upside down. It won't stay in that position naturally. Nobody
carries a gun upside down. If you lay a gun down, it stays on its side. It takes a bit of effort to look
at the gun's belly.
But the belly provides the broadest expanse of metal for the engraver's art. The actioner also takes
a lot of interest in the belly with his files as he sculptures the action. There's a lot to look
at under there.
So I decided to show some bellies, and I would like to look at your bellies too. Everybody get your camera,
turn your guns belly up, and snap a photo. Let's look at BELLIES!
I'm going to start with some rifle bellies, but I have photos of shotgun bellies too. I don't think
I'll get thrown off the forum for posting shotgun bellies, and you won't either.
Here's my first belly, and it's a nice one. This is my Woodward .450/.400 3.25" double rifle. To my eye
this is as fine a layout of tight English scroll as can be found.
More to come.
Curl
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My next belly is another rifle. It's a belly anybody would be proud of. This is a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector in .375 Flanged Magnum:
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 16/02/08 11:49 PM |
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Another belly on the list is this one - an old friend of mine. It's a rather petite belly. My Francotte 9x57R SLE:
More to come.
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| 16/02/08 11:52 PM |
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Here's a belly you would like to rub. It's a clamshell actioned 9.3x74R. Look at those love handles!
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 16/02/08 11:54 PM |
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Now a belly from Austria. This is a Ludwig Borovnik SLE in .375 H&H:
More to come.
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CptCurl
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| 16/02/08 11:56 PM |
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Here's a big old belly just itching to go back to Africa. It's my George Gibbs .450 Nitro Express:
More to come.
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| 16/02/08 11:58 PM |
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This is another small belly. A rifle that would be great for African antelope or North American deer and elk.
This is a Charles Lancaster .280 Flanged:
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:01 AM |
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This belly is itching for Africa too. Some of you don't like O/U rifles, but if you could fondle this belly you might
change your mind. It's a Merkel .323E in .375 H&H Mag.
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:03 AM |
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Here's the last smooth rifle belly for now. It's fairly plain, but that doesn't mean it's not to be loved and rubbed.
It's a Pedersoli Kodiak Mk. IV in .45/70.
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:05 AM |
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This belly is different because it has something to play with. A Jones lever!
This is a Thomas Horsley 12 bore double rifle.
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:07 AM |
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Another belly with a lever attached. This is a Purdey .500 3" BPE double rifle.
More to come.
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| 17/02/08 12:09 AM |
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That's all the rifles for now. The next bellies are shotgun bellies, but beautiful none-the-less.
First is a Harry Kell engraved Purdey 12 bore SLE from 1931. A beautiful, classic belly.
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:11 AM |
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The next belly is from across the English Channel, but it certainly emulates the finest London best.
It's a Belgian SLE 12 bore.
More to come.
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:13 AM |
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This belly is from the Continent also. It comes from one of Italy's finest makers. It's a Piotti King Extra 12 bore.
More to come.
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:15 AM |
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Ooops, I almost forgot this one. Back to Belgium again. This is a Francotte SLE 12 bore self opener.
More to come.
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CptCurl
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| 17/02/08 12:18 AM |
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Back to Italy again. This is a really fine and interesting belly. It's a Piotti Monaco No. 1 20 bore. I love stroking this belly.
That's all for now.
It's time for all of you to show your bellies.
Everybody BELLY UP!
Curl
| WVFRED |
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| 17/02/08 01:46 AM |
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wow Curl,
I think you have the market cornered on nice bellies.I really like the Woodward and Gibbs.Very impressive engraving.
Thanks for sharing.
Fred
| gatsby |
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| 17/02/08 02:34 AM |
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Curl,
Very nice indeed! The Lancaster 280 is eye catching in its understated design. You have several that you could send me for a more hands on look at their art work, if its no trouble?
I only have one ready to go a Westley with rifled choke tubes
| DarylS |
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| 17/02/08 04:30 AM |
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Mighty fine, Curl - mighty fine indeed!
: thankyou.
| EricD |
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| 17/02/08 05:15 AM |
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Those are some lovely bellies Curl. And I especially enjoyed that none of them have pierced belly buttons, which is apparently in fashion at the moment amongst young women.
| BigFiveJack |
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| 17/02/08 09:53 AM |
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Good Stuff, thanks for the effort!
| gatsby |
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| 17/02/08 05:52 PM |
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Quote:
My next belly is another rifle. It's a belly anybody would be proud of. This is a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector in .375 Flanged Magnum:
More to come.
Curl
And another Holland from the same time period a 26" barrel "paradox"
| 4seventy |
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Curl,
Very nice indeed!
I've always been a fan of nice "bellies" and there are some beautiful examples in that lot.
Now, when will I get a chance to give a couple of them a little rub?
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CptCurl
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| 18/02/08 12:59 AM |
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Thanks everybody!
Gatsby - Great bellies!!!
Everybody else, don't be bashful. Show your bellies.
I know there are some beautiful bellies out there waiting to
be displayed.
I have a few more to post if I can find the time to snap
a few photos. But this isn't intended to be my thread.
Everybody must join in. Let this become the greatest
display of bellies on the internet. BELLY UP!
Curl
| RSFknives |
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| 18/02/08 03:33 AM |
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here is a pic of the belly on a double rifle my teacher made in 2002-2003
he also did all the engraving
his name is Stanley Stoltz
thought i´d throw in the side plates aswell (sorry for the poor picture quality)
/Roger
| WVFRED |
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| 18/02/08 07:00 AM |
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This is my very plain belly.
| Nakihunter |
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| 18/02/08 10:03 AM |
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Great bellies! I like some of the curvy hips as well - particularly on the 9.3X74R! The "tatoos" are very appealing! Thanks for sharing.
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| 18/02/08 02:44 PM |
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Wow! That's a nice belly! Good sideplates too!
Fred, smooth bellies are to be desired too!
Curl
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CptCurl
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| 18/02/08 02:55 PM |
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Here's a belly courtesy of Don S. who sent it to me by email.
Hopefully Don S. will tell us about this belly.
It looks like a really fine belly to me!
Curl
| mickey |
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Marcel Thys 577 3"
Phillip Grifnee
Holland&Holland
Phillip Grifnee
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| 20/02/08 03:15 AM |
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Here is one from my Francotte .470 NE
| clark7781 |
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| 20/02/08 03:16 AM |
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And here is my B. Searcy & Co .577 NE 3" engraved by Mark Swanson from Prescott, AZ.
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| 20/02/08 03:01 PM |
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Here's a belly courtesy of RLI who sent it to me by email.
It's a William Douglass .470NE.
RLI, thanks for sending this fine photo. Maybe you can add some details about the rifle.
Curl
| gatsby |
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| 20/02/08 04:10 PM |
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Quote:
Here's the last smooth rifle belly for now. It's fairly plain, but that doesn't mean it's not to be loved and rubbed.
It's a Pedersoli Kodiak Mk. IV in .45/70.
More to come.
Curl
Another mainly "bare bellie" with underlever
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| 20/02/08 04:36 PM |
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Thanks Curl for posting my pic, its William Douglass & Sons ,.470NE, BLE , Deluxe rifle made in 1996 and regulated for Federal ammo, came cased with all the gear.
RLI
| dale |
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| 20/02/08 06:31 PM |
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Curl,
Thanks for another great thread. These are some "top rung" bellies without a doubt. I don't have a Madonna but I got a couple sleazy Susans.
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| 20/02/08 11:23 PM |
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Wow! a cross-over belly. That's an interesting piece.
And Gatsby, that's a nice smooth belly.
RLI, I like your W. Douglass .470. It looks like business!
Curl
| Nakihunter |
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| 21/02/08 09:43 AM |
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Dale, the cross over belly looks teasing & I want to see more of her. What does her whole figure like in profile? What is her name & parentage? What does she eat & spit out?
| dale |
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| 21/02/08 04:09 PM |
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Hey Nakihunter,
It's a G L Rasch 16/16 but has seen some terrible times and in bad shape. I'll post some pictures on another thread, will make you want cry though.
Curl, you said anything goes, well
S&K 16ga.
Steiner 16ga.
Merkel 12/12
Merkel 16/16 16/6.5x57
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| 21/02/08 04:17 PM |
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Oberhammer 16/ 8x57
Sauer 16/ 22hornet
16/16/8x57
| gatsby |
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| 21/02/08 04:25 PM |
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Quote:
Another belly with a lever attached. This is a Purdey .500 3" BPE double rifle.
More to come.
Curl
Curl, another belly with a lever, a Holland 10, somewhat blemished but still proud
| dale |
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| 21/02/08 04:41 PM |
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Anton Schwandner 8x57 stalking rifle
Simson 45/70
Sauer 30/40 krag
E. Clever
| dale |
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| 21/02/08 04:50 PM |
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Last two
O Geyger 8x57
l. Frauenstorfer 8x57
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| 21/02/08 09:41 PM |
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Dale, what a great display of bellies!
That last one, the Merkel from Frauenstorfer, makes me a little teary-eyed.
To explain my emotion to the rest of the forum, that rifle, now owned by Dale, was my very first double rifle.
It's an 8x57JR and a real beauty. I parted with it before I had the ability to take good digital close-up photos.
My only photographic record of it is a few less-than-great 35mm shots of it. I would like to see Dale do a nice photo
array of this rifle to post on the Double Rifle Photo & Archive Forum.
One day I would love to get it back in hand to photograph it myself. It has really fine engraving,
stunning wood, and beautiful lines.
Thanks Dale,
Curl
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| 23/02/08 01:21 PM |
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Here's a fine belly from down under. It's an O/U Winchester Grand European 7x65R double rifle belly
sent to me by my good friend Alan Moon. I hope Alan will add a few words to tell us about this interesting rifle.
I'll bet it has taken a lot of game.
Alan, thanks for showing this belly.
Curl
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Curl
Thanks for posting my photo and thanks also for this ripper of a thread.
These photos certainly stir the double rifle blood in my veins!
Regarding the Grand European.......
I re-regulated this rifle quite a few years back to shoot the Woodleigh 160 gn protected point bullets.
It is a great shooter and has a good reliable action.
Apart from re-regulation and bedding the stock head, the rifle is still set up as originally built, with ejectors, single inertia trigger, and auto safety.
It came from the (Japan) factory fitted with EAW QD pivot scope mount which (on this rifle) usually holds a 1-4 Leupold.
I have taken many good boars and quality billy goats with this gun, as well as crows, foxes and feral cats.
| gatsby |
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| 24/02/08 01:37 PM |
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Curl,
Here are few bellies posted for my good friend JAZ, this first one is self explanatory
| gatsby |
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| 24/02/08 01:58 PM |
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And another
| gatsby |
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| 24/02/08 02:27 PM |
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And one more
| mehulkamdar |
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| 24/02/08 02:41 PM |
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Magnificent belly dance here!
Please keep the pictures coming and thanks for sharing.
Good hunting, everyone!
| Nakihunter |
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| 24/02/08 03:05 PM |
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Gatsby, what is her name?
| gatsby |
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| 24/02/08 03:22 PM |
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Quote:
Gatsby, what is her name?
Maybe JAZ will comment on the last postings I did of his rifles. JAZ?
| 4seventy |
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| 24/02/08 09:08 PM |
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"Bullet 920 Grains"
A truely awesome belly!
Very nice indeed!
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| 24/02/08 11:31 PM |
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Gatsby and JAZ, thanks for those fantastic bellies. I know JAZ has some fine bellies in his collection.
Keep the bellies coming.
Curl
| jaz |
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Gatsby - Thanks for posting!!
1st - 10 Bore Royal Paradox - built 1910
2nd - 12 Bore Dipped Edge Paradox - built 1888
3rd - Purdey Underlever Hammerless 450/400 2 3/8" built 1894
JAZ
| dale |
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| 26/02/08 04:43 PM |
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Gentlemen,
Posting a few bellies for M4220
Scherping drilling 16/16/ 9.3x72
Scherping cape gun 12x10.25x60r
Scherping double 12.7x65r
Scherping falling block 22
Scherping 98
| dale |
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| 26/02/08 04:47 PM |
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A couple more belly shots for M4220
Frans Sodia 16/16
Frans Sodia 98 257
| gatsby |
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| 27/02/08 04:25 PM |
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Quote:
That's all the rifles for now. The next bellies are shotgun bellies, but beautiful none-the-less.
First is a Harry Kell engraved Purdey 12 bore SLE from 1931. A beautiful, classic belly.
More to come.
Curl
Capt Curl this one is for you; another belly from the mind and studios of Harry Kell a Holland 375
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| 27/02/08 11:40 PM |
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Gatsby,
That's one beautiful belly!
Keep those bellies rolling in.
Curl
| beleg2 |
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Hi,
this is my little J.P.Sauer 36 ga:
And this is my 20 ga Neumann:
Nore is coming.
Thanks
Martin
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| 28/02/08 07:07 AM |
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Martin,
I just love those bellies!
Curl
| beleg2 |
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Some more.
My Ideal 16 ga shotgun made by "Manufacture Francaise de armes et cicles"
And a Bereta 12 ga that I inerit from my father.
Thanks
Martin
| 93mouse |
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| 28/02/08 07:48 PM |
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Victor Sarasquetta .375H&H Fl.
Merkel 140 9,3x74R
Manufrance - Robust 16ga:
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James Purdey & Sons - London. Extra finish .416 Rigby, delivered May 2007.
| gatsby |
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| 08/03/08 12:57 PM |
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Sinner,
That looks to be one special belly, but can you get a shot to show a bit more detail? Please.
| dnovo |
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| 09/03/08 12:43 AM |
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One of the rather rare Westley Richards Sidelocks, as most of their top of the line doubles like this one were built using WR's distinctive detachable locks or, as we Yanks call them, "Droplocks." This one is chambered is WR's 318 and is in wonderful condition. Nicely engraved as well. Dave
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Dave?
http://www.westleyrichards.com/gun/used_guns_2_product.php?id=26000
| dnovo |
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| 09/03/08 04:05 AM |
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It's my gun. I bought it. Hardly a 'random dealers' belly, unless you want me to call Kevin and say that you insist that I return it. Since the photo they took was quite good, why reinvent the wheel? Would you like to see more pictures or a copy of the bill of sale, or will my word suffice? Dave
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| 09/03/08 04:09 AM |
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Let me know if this one needs to go back to the dealer as well. Dave
| dnovo |
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| 09/03/08 04:27 AM |
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And should I give this Lancaster 280 Flanged back to the man who bought it from Capt Curl? Since he already took a series of outstanding photos, why, as I said before, reinvent the wheel. Remember, unless we are talking about a Post-Korean War weapon, few of us are the original owners. Dave
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It's my gun. I bought it. Hardly a 'random dealers' belly, unless you want me to call Kevin and say that you insist that I return it. Since the photo they took was quite good, why reinvent the wheel? Would you like to see more pictures or a copy of the bill of sale, or will my word suffice? Dave
The Holland & Holland 360NE you say is yours? That's my consignment gun at Cabelas!
| dnovo |
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The deposit I gave the guy I normally deal with, who told me an hour ago that the deal was done? Should I call him back and tell him to fly done to their store down there and grab it or should I wait for it to ship out on Monday?
Sorry, I deal with other snotty and sarcastic lawyers day in and day out, so my jab reflex is overdeveloped. Of course, I wish to God I WAS a 'poser' rather than a real owner, as I would have a lot more money in my accounts but that would leave me with a lot more space in the gun vault. Might piss off the guys I regularly deal with, though, and who the hell wants to die with money in the bank anyhow? No pockets in coffins.
By the way, that looks like a fairly nice H&H. I wanted a lighter shooting double and an H&H that wasn't an arm and more than one leg. Like most of the guns I buy from BC, they go back if misdescribed or if they have 'issues' that are not reported. Any issues with this one, so I can avoid surprises?
By the way, when you speak to Kevin next week remind him I still need the ammo shipped along with the pair of doubles that supposed to be on the way. Dave
| dnovo |
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By the way, Sinner, the preceeding note was my half-assed apology. As I said, I have an overdeveloped jab reflex. It took me years to learn not to take it out on my wife. The food tastes a lot better now that I figured out how to do that.
Yes, would enjoy whatever history and information you have on this gun. Post here please or, if you wish, send me a PM. Dave
| Anonymous |
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All good here. In any event..
H&H 360NE: The gun was completely refinished by JJ about 10 years ago and not shot much since. The replacement stock was done by David Yale, the original forend was saved but has numerous minor repairs to save the appearance of the wood. Bores show strong rifling with minor erosion at the breech end, and there is very minor frosting in the grooves that run about 12" from the breech, the grooves are dark, as are the lands. It has not been re-proofed. I purchased the gun from George Caswell, and I was told the gun came from an estate sale a year or so earlier. My good friend Richard Edlund still has his H&H 360, he enjoys shooting varmints with it. I just never fell in love with the calibre, so bye bye it went..
I hope you find this information useful.
| dnovo |
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| 09/03/08 05:34 AM |
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Thanks. Sounds as it was described, and the cartridge is no doubt why it sat there for a while and why they were willing to 'listen to reason'on price. I ended up with a very nice WR recently in a smaller caliber as the market seems to be in love with the big 'African' chamberings. I suspect once it arrives, it will find a home here as there are enough big honkers in the current collection, including once modern 500NE (and no, there is no need on earth to go larger than that, despite the 577 and 600 premium that anything in those chamberings bring)and my favorite big bore, a WR 476 Droplock from the first decade of the last century that looks far better for its age than its present owner does at his.
Too many very, very nice doubles in the smaller (i.e. under say 450-400) seem to languish on a dealer's shelf or on the Net while the bigger the kick in your shoulder, and your wallet, the faster they go out. Me? I would love to buy a top of the line double in a 22 Hornet, but every one I have found-- and they are scare on the ground -- other than the stupidly overpriced one at Conn. Shotgun, has been in poor condition. I have a whole lot of fun with a Webley Double in 250 Savage I bought from George last year, perfectly proportioned to the round, fun and accurate to shoot, and cheaper than dirt to feed -- as it was (comparatively) to buy. For shooting a double, and I shoot mine rather than leave them in the vault, I prefer the smaller calibers.
But, as part of my mea culpa for using other folks photos, albeit nicely done shots, here is one I just went downstairs and snapped of the 'belly' of an older H&H, a very nice hammer double in 500/450 BP. I thought showing a belly with a 'navel' might be fun. Dave
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Here's the info: JDJ Auction 2008
Lot 577A *EXTREMELY RARE CASED DANIEL FRASER MINIATURE DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 2077. Cal. 22 Hornet. Caliber may be 22 WCF but 22 Hornet fits and functions perfectly with good accuracy. This spectacular little rifle has 25" bbls with flat matted rib, raised pedestal front sight with hood and 2-leaf platinum line matted express sight marked "50" and "100". There are special scope mounts dovetailed into the rib and it also has the maker's name & address engraved forward of front scope mount. It has rib extension third fastener with dbl underbite, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured French walnut with checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock with raised checkered side panels & cheekpiece, 14-1/2" over a checkered horn buttplate. Bottom of bbl has a sling eye with a corresponding eye in the buttstock. Bottom of buttstock has an elaborate gold initial shield engraved "W". Receiver & appended iron are spectacularly engraved in very fine intertwined English scroll patterns with fine chain borders and maker's name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have deep relief fleur-de-lis and feather patterns, also with a chain border in a raised rib around front edges. Opening lever is engraved "FRASER'S PATENT" and top tang has a bolted safety with "SAFE" in gold in a black enamel panel. Accompanied by an orig Fraser rifle scope numbered to this rifle and engraved on top identically to the rib marking. Also engraved on top of scope is "SOLE PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS". It has a telescoping eye piece with leather covered rim. The reticle is fine crosshairs with a dbl horizontal line. Weight: 6 lbs. 6.4 oz. with good shooting dimensions. Additionally accompanied by an orig red felt lined Daniel Fraser oak & leather trunk case embossed on lid "MAJOR V. KNOX" and has an orig maker's gold embossed label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for the rifle, telescope and a rnd oil bottle engraved on top knob "W.R." All other compartments are empty. Also accompanied by a target which shows great accuracy from the right bbl and reasonable hunting accuracy from left bbl. Very few of these miniature dbl rifles were ever made by Fraser and are rarely ever encountered in the United States. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain about 97-98% strong orig blue with a few minor nicks and slight thinning on right bbl over chamber area. Receiver retains most of its orig dark case colors with some slight thinning on the edges. Trigger guard, floorplate, opening lever & bolt retain most of their orig factory blue. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig oil finish on buttstock, slightly darkened on forearm and may be an old restored finish. Checkering on forearm shows moderate wear. Scope is extremely fine, retaining most of its orig factory blue with fine optics. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is dry with moderate to heavy staining & wear but completely intact, lightly soiled in bottom. Altogether a very rare set. 4-33793 JR261 (40,000-50,000)
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And should I give this Lancaster 280 Flanged back to the man who bought it from Capt Curl? Since he already took a series of outstanding photos, why, as I said before, reinvent the wheel. Remember, unless we are talking about a Post-Korean War weapon, few of us are the original owners. Dave
Dave,
I had wondered where that rifle went. Pleased to see it has a good home. It's a beauty.
Curl
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I not only went to a good home, but it is given a regular, albeit careful, workout from time to time. Dave
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By the way, anytime you want to part with some of those 'not currently for sale' guns you have listed, you know who to call first :-) Dave
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Yeah, and if you get a notion to part with some of yours, give me a call.
Or just call to shoot the breeze!
Curl
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Very nice gun. Dave
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Here is a poor photo of my Thys sidelock 458wm. I'll try to get a better photo, as well as a photo of my A&S Farmars sidelock 375H&H.
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By my count we have 87 different photos on display here. That's a lot of bellies.
Don't be bashful. Join in the fun. There must be more bellies to show.
SHOW YOUR BELLIES!
Curl
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Wow, lovely gun! Dave
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http://web.comporium.net/~wrx/pictures/abgirl.bmp
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Nice but no engraving. Dave
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Here's another belly to add to the array. This is my Alexander Henry .577 2.75" BPE.
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Great engraving. Dave
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I would like to ad two more bellies for a couple of shotguns made in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) by Alejandro Sartor.
Thanks
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Wow! What gorgeous bellies!
Thank you for the photos!
Laura
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12 Bore Tolley Rifle !
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Bonnanza- that hammer gun is sweet! What calibre?
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Another shotgun.......Dickson round action 12b.
And my restored Jeffery Rook rifle in .22 Hornet.
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A Ferlib Superposed 20
A Austrian Cape 16 X 8X57R360
A Merkel prewar 16
More to follow,need to sort thought the collection.Great thread !
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Here's the belly of my FN-Browning 9,3x74R O/U :
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This is a Thomas Bland and Sons, made in 1911 for W.D.M.Bell. I have the factory letter, and the owner of Thomas Bland handled the gun this summer and verified its provinance. Can't do better until I get a picture of Karamojo Bell holding it. That may be on the way.
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That's a belly with a lot of provenance. Thanks for posting.
Curl
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Curl-
I had this rifle out today to wipe it down and oil it, thought I should snap a shot of it's belly.
These are five of seventeen animals running around the metal on this nice old piece.
My 16b Mahillon Pinfire Double Rifle (of a cased 2 barrel set)
Enjoy!
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Curly you asked for it, here are the bellies of my meager collection:
Seytre 12 bore SxS shotgun, artisan French gun from 1950s.
GDR Merkel drilling 16/16/7x65r
Chapuis UEGX 9.3x74r
Fambarms 12 bore SxS shotgun
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Tinker, Chasseur, nice bellies! Thanks.
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Here's yet another belly to display.
The belly of a Westley Richards .303 double rifle.
A rather sneaky looking tiger, I must say!
Curl
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Hello guys,
I took some pictures of this rifle today and I thought that I would add to the "belly" photo collection. I find it interesting that the engraving patterns of Alexander Henry rifles of the same era differ so much. Do you suppose that they were chosen by the customer from a pattern book? This rifle was completed in 1890.
- Jim
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Watson577 and Grenadier, Wow! nice bellies.
Thanks for posting.
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A rather sneaky looking tiger, I must say!
Or a Tasmanian Wolf!
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Two bellies! One is featured in an earlier post on this thread. Tbe other is new to this thread. My two Alexander Henry double rifles.
Curl
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here is one for you
alexander henry 12 gauge boxlock:
best
peter
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One from the twenty first century, the CNC made Merkel 140E in 9.3x74R....
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Ahh yes, our firstborn of the new century, and what a fine belly it is.
Curl
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I'll add a little taste..
Westley Richards Exhibition Droplock 20 Bore Fauneta Pair. Made for the Maharaja of Patiala.
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Westley Richards .600 Nitro Best Droplock Double Rifle.
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Westley Richards 22 Savage Hi Power Best Droplock Double Rifle. Ken Hunt Engraving.
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Holland & Holland .600 Nitro Model De Luxe Double Rifle.
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That H&H .600 Nitro looks brand new. Or have you been wearing surgical gloves when you shoot it?
Nice.
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W. W. Greener E20, 1928
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2009 .375 Holland Royal, you've all seen other pics !! engraving by Kirsty Swan
and a Luciano Bosis Michaelangelo in 12 bore, engraving by Stefan Pedretti
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I would've thought the Swan engaving might benefit from some "shadow/facet cuts" to enhance the work, and the Kell-esque borders need a tickle, no?
BTW she appears to be right handed.
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I wouldn't know Kamilaroi, but I'm happy with it, best, Mike
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Bigger Bellies were never more pretty!
Mike,
Good looking Bellies on cute Bums.
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I think Mike Bailey and generalwar should be banned from posting anymore pics of their doubles. It has induced a serious case of double envy.
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Mike
Is that surface rust all over the belly of that H&H?
Cheers.
GG
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There is a small bit GG375, I wiped it off today, pisses me off the humidity here, maybe I got a bit of gin and tonic lemon juice on it
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I hope you didn't drink a glass of iced Nevarust by mistake!
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There is a small bit GG375, I wiped it off today, pisses me off the humidity here, maybe I got a bit of gin and tonic lemon juice on it
That sucks, i usually only spill beer on mine, have you tried the napier cloths that you hang in the safe?
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What are Napier cloths 450,? I have a silica packet in there. Usually it happens to the guns used most, the Bosis is fine, it only goes to the UK on pheasant shoots but a Perazzi SCO I have in there which goes to the range every week and is always kept oiled (as are all the guns) always gets
surface rust on it on the lock plates (bulimo engraving and a coin finish are a death knell here), under the safety etc, as it gets up to 45 deg C every summer and you sweat your balls off I guess that doesn't help, still, they are tools and I do the best i can to keep them OK, rgds, Mike
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Holland & Holland double rifle and shotgun
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sun shines on everyone?
I could be wrong
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9.3,
your translation is correct. It's an old latin saying.
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What are Napier cloths 450,? I have a silica packet in there. Usually it happens to the guns used most, the Bosis is fine, it only goes to the UK on pheasant shoots but a Perazzi SCO I have in there which goes to the range every week and is always kept oiled (as are all the guns) always gets
surface rust on it on the lock plates (bulimo engraving and a coin finish are a death knell here), under the safety etc, as it gets up to 45 deg C every summer and you sweat your balls off I guess that doesn't help, still, they are tools and I do the best i can to keep them OK, rgds, Mike
It looks as a large silica pack, se the link for details. First i tought it was a fraud, but a lab did some test and it apparantly works.
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Hello, this are two of my domestic bellies...
This one belongs to my Auguste Francotte in 450 BPE
And this one to a Chapuis "El Montero" in 30R Blaser
Both of them used on a regular basis for hunting in spanish montería
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James Purdey & Sons 375 H&H
James Purdey & Sons 470NE
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SABATTI "The Big Five Classic Safari" This one is in .450 N.E. 3.25"
Cheers,
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Here is a belly pluss some hippshots
This is a 1912 Woodward in 300H%H FL
A pair of Purdey's O/U's done by Paul Chung
I have always loved this picture,
And at last a quite nice jps belly done by creative art
A hipshot of a JPS 470 Dont remember the engraver
and the belly
A magnificent new JPS 410 O/U Done by Paul Chung
and the last is again belly related. because im sure the the owner of theese tooth's had a great belly!!!
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My Simson & Co (I think as there are also Ferlach & Prague proof marks) 20 ga.
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Mine are a bit embarrassing after seeing some of the very high quality doubles here. Anyway, here are my two.
First is a Merkel 140.2.1 in 500NE.
Next is a Chapuis UGEX in 9.3X74R.
It's a start! I have my eye on a few more for the immediate future!
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In recognition of the Quasquicentennary
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A Thomas Bland .470 that is on its way home! Not very good picture quality, but these were taken in a hurry!
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1330s Westley Richards 375Flanged Magnum
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I'm like HogPilot - almost hesitant to show my rather plain looking Krieghoff here, but I have a question for the group.
Thats mine on the left, and Richard's on the right.
Both are factory engraved by Krieghoff, and mine has a buffalo on the left and a black rhino on the right side.
Compared to the two sides which I think are rather nicely done, the underside is obviously very plain. So my question is this; If I find a qualified engraver to add to the bottom in more or less the same style as what already is on the rifle, do I risk ruining the gun? Am I at that point trying to make it into something that its not?
Opinions please.
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Cazadero,
The engraver may not be able to engrave the modern steel of a hardened action.
They usually engrave before hardening.
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Thanks Oz, I didn't even think about that.
I wonder if Krieghoff could offer any options.
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Thge belly of the :
Side by side Azur Safari Eloge double rifle with engravings based on the drawings of Marcello Pettineo
(photos credit "La Clique à Bill")
From this thread:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=168092&an=&page=0&vc=1
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This is better than a belly dancer's belly. A Purdey .500BPE from 1891.
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Another Purdey belly - this one a .303 double from 1897.
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The plain and tidy belly of a Webley & Scott .303 double. This one is the smallest A&W-C Screwgrip action I have seen.
Curl
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Great stuff!
The VC custom shop rifles have been amazing - seemingly unlimited style options and beautiful work.
That .410/hornet -- let's see more!
Curl as always I really appreciate the rifles you find out there. The little screw grip .303 is really cool!
I wish I had more time lately to work on my steel engraving. I want to develop a golden age scroll motif of my own. Great photos!
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The little screw grip .303 is really cool!
The little Webley .303 has had its own thread here on NE.com since New Year's Day 2010: Webley & Scott .303
It still has its regulation tag with it. Regulated with Dominion Super Clean .303 Soft Nose 215 Grains.
I'm a real sucker for these things.
Curl
| Iowa_303s |
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Curl,
No wonder I can't find a good .303 double rifle, you own a controling majority.
Thanks for sharing them with us though.
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Close to 28,000 views on one of the most successful threads on NE. Thanks to Curl. This thread has really opened up my eyes to the beauty of the belly. Often overlooked compared to the sideplates, the belly offers an extremely good platform for display.
Going through this thread again before posting the photos above, I really enjoyed the really beautiful and varied bellies displayed.
Gentlemen, please post any you have or believe are suitable for displaying here. I will post even my own poor examples. Plus any I come across from time to time.
| OahuKaneohe |
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| 17/10/14 08:14 AM |
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My Manton & Co. 405 made in November of 1925.
| tinker |
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| 17/10/14 08:30 AM |
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Nice Manton!
that's the side plated screw grip boxlock..?
| OahuKaneohe |
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| 17/10/14 09:25 AM |
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Yes, that pic is from the James Julia auction in 2012, here is a pic I took upon receiving the gun
6 weeks ago.
| OahuKaneohe |
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| 17/10/14 09:48 AM |
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James Woodward 303 British, snap action push forward to cock hammers and unlock under bolts.
| OahuKaneohe |
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Cogswell & Harrison 450 BPE 3 1/4" , factory letter states this was made on October 12, 1897 for Mr.
H. A. Astlett for 33 guineas. 8 lbs, 14 oz. weight. The original owner founded a rubber import business in 1885 and is currently operating in Canada named Astlett Rubber.
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| 17/10/14 10:40 AM |
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Woodward!!!
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| 17/10/14 09:38 PM |
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The belly of a belgian Demarteau 9,3x74R.
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This is an Armas Garbi Model 101. Doesn't belong to me, but a genuine belly nonetheless.
Curl
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Rodda Model Deluxe 400/360 Nitro Express
| GregB |
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| 20/10/14 03:12 PM |
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I took a photo of the belly of an H&H .700NE at the NRA museum last summer.
But, it's obviously not mine. I can post a photo if thats ok.
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I took a photo of the belly of an H&H .700NE at the NRA museum last summer.
But, it's obviously not mine. I can post a photo if thats ok.
GregB,
Yes, please post it. And welcome to NE.com!
Curl
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Thanks,CptCurl
Not the best photo, but...
| Jaguarhunter |
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| 28/10/14 06:41 AM |
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Here is one of an Heym double, 470 NE, from 2002.
| Ash |
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Thanks for the pics Greg!
Nice photos everyone.
Heres my attempt at entering this thread. Not in the best of shape and it's a shotgun.
E.J Churchill, boxlock ejector, XXV model (25" barrels). 12 gauge.
| Waidmannsheil |
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Looks very nice Ash, looking forward to seeing some more photos.
Waidmannsheil.
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Thanks, Waidmannsheil.
There's some pics in the "Shotguns" section of the forum - warning: It needs a restoration.
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Merkel 8 x 60 irs
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The famous tusker Satao, immortalised on the floorplate/belly of a Rigby. In-house engraver Saija Koskialho, completed this spectacular engraving Such great natural ability and talent from this young lady. Under the mentorship of Rigby master engraver Geoffrey Lignon
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Quite amazing, unbelievable detail.
Matt.
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John, that Rigby has a marvelous belly.
I'm glad you brought this thread back to life. I feel sure there are many beautiful bellies yet to display. In fact, I have a few not shown yet!
Curl
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Marvelous engraving.
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Thanks for the pics Greg!
Nice photos everyone.
Heres my attempt at entering this thread. Not in the best of shape and it's a shotgun.
E.J Churchill, boxlock ejector, XXV model (25" barrels). 12 gauge.
Maybe I'm 'old fashioned' - but I like this style too Ash!
| crshelton |
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Being a hunting rifle and not for exhibition,my Beretta GR2 DR belly has no animals, but is overall pleasing:
It is a shooter too!
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Holland & Holland
The initial concept of the exquisite ‘London Gun’ was based upon the theme of ‘London World Trade’ with the River Thames being the link to the trade routes from the late 18th and 19th centuries. All of the inlaid metals are completed with gold, silver and, unusually copper – to represent the metals that were traded as currency.
The floorplate of the action features precious metal inlaid flora: poppy flowers, tea leaves and tea plants surrounding a map of lower England with a gold inlaid line striking through the Greenwich Meridian Line.
To read more about this incredible work of art, click on the link below.
https://hollandandholland.com/news/the-london-map-gun
| bwanabobftw |
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That’s really cool !!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Robert