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tward1604
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300 Rook double
#219191 - 07/11/12 04:34 AM

years ago i was in the cabelas in Budah TX and the had a 300 Rook double rifle by one of the big name english makers but i can't remeber which one. Has anyone on here ever seen one or have one? It was in perfect condition. If anyone has pictures of a rifle like this any pictures on here would be great to see

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doubleriflejack
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: tward1604]
#219211 - 07/11/12 07:39 AM

Most, if not all, the British makers made double rifles in rook calibers. At a Montana gun show, I saw one such example, not in very good condition, but by Holland and Holland. You will find a few pictures of other examples, in past issues of Double Gun Journal. I have a few rook rifles, but none are doubles.

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TH44
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: doubleriflejack]
#219223 - 07/11/12 10:51 AM

They are there but very few and far between, In have not handled one but have seen several pics

VERY desirable especially by the top makers, I certainly would snap one up if one turned up here in the UK

Most rook rifles, especially the sidelever ones were made in the Birmingham gun trade and just stamped with the name of the top maker, Purdey, Holland & Holland as well as most of the other names did likewise

There was no need for a double when rook shooting, but as doublerifljack says, if you wanted one, the top makers would make you one.
An Alexander Henry (or other) hammer double rook rifle, nicely in proportion would certainly whet the appetite!!

TH44

Edited by TH44 (07/11/12 10:53 AM)

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CptCurl
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: TH44]
#219227 - 07/11/12 12:58 PM

There was a nice Greener .300 Rook in the Holt's auction several months ago, if I recall correctly.

Went for big bucks!

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HistoricBore
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: CptCurl]
#219263 - 08/11/12 01:30 AM

Two of my friends here have H&H .300/ 295 doubles. When they were new they retailed for 30 guineas or more, whilst the best H&H single was only 12 guineas. This is why they are rare! But they shoot beautifully and balance very well. Bore size is usually quite tight, i.e. about 0.293".

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TH44
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: HistoricBore]
#219293 - 08/11/12 11:28 AM

HistoricBore - are they hammer, boxlock, sidelock?

Any possibility if pictures? I am sure they would be most appreciated!

TH44

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tward1604
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: TH44]
#219334 - 09/11/12 03:21 AM

the one i held was a little side lock

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HistoricBore
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: tward1604]
#219336 - 09/11/12 04:07 AM

They are both hammerless sidelocks, and both shoot particularly well. I have a 'replica', builton a Midland Gun Company .410 hammer double from the 1920s and now in .32-20, which is also a joy to shoot.

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BillfromOregon
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: HistoricBore]
#219384 - 10/11/12 08:44 AM

These sound svelte, and lovely, like the little .22 Hornet double made by Bailey Bradshaw ...

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kamilaroi
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: TH44]
#219400 - 10/11/12 05:12 PM

On that note a small/mini calibre Henry was much more likey to be made in house than the usual Belgian buy-ins for the English trade.

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They are there but very few and far between, In have not handled one but have seen several pics

VERY desirable especially by the top makers, I certainly would snap one up if one turned up here in the UK

Most rook rifles, especially the sidelever ones were made in the Birmingham gun trade and just stamped with the name of the top maker, Purdey, Holland & Holland as well as most of the other names did likewise

There was no need for a double when rook shooting, but as doublerifljack says, if you wanted one, the top makers would make you one.
An Alexander Henry (or other) hammer double rook rifle, nicely in proportion would certainly whet the appetite!!

TH44

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gungadoug
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: kamilaroi]
#219519 - 13/11/12 02:34 AM

I have a W W Greener in 310 Greener. It's a little boxlock, makers case and extras. Bores as new, shoots 2" groups with 10 rd at 50. I can email pics if someone wants to post them, haven't had any luck myself! Built 1910, in a batch of handmade custom guns.
Doug

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Matabele
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: gungadoug]
#219524 - 13/11/12 05:12 AM

Just PM'd you gungadoug, Id be happy to post those pics for you.

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HistoricBore
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: Matabele]
#219541 - 13/11/12 10:09 AM

.310 Cadet / Greener is an accurate calibre if you can cast the heel base bullets.

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tinker
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: HistoricBore]
#219552 - 13/11/12 03:36 PM

I would really like to see these little rifles.
Can't wait to see the photos put up on this thread.

Cheers
Tinker

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gungadoug
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: tinker]
#219567 - 14/11/12 12:36 AM

Thanks, Matabele! Email on the way.
Doug

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gungadoug
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: gungadoug]
#219614 - 15/11/12 02:44 AM

Matabele, rats!! I seem unable to email you! Thanks for the offer- I'm using the last address you sent, but no luck.
Doug

Edited by gungadoug (15/11/12 02:45 AM)

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Matabele
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: gungadoug]
#219673 - 15/11/12 10:40 PM

Hey Doug,

No problem, sorry you're having problems! Im sure somene here will chime in with another email address to try.

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tinker
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Re: 300 Rook double [Re: Matabele]
#219676 - 15/11/12 11:53 PM

I got the photo of the Holland rook.
Will be another 12hrs or so till I can get it up on a server and into this thread.
Looks really neat though..!

Cheers
Tinker

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