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Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag
      #263484 - 13/04/15 06:03 PM

A gunmaker friend in the UK is looking for a cape from a large sambar stag.

He has an old family sambar mount from India where the cape is in need of replacement. The old Indian sambar head is reported to have a magnificent set of antlers.

Is there anyone here who could help in this regard?

If so please let me know and I can put you together.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: NitroX]
      #263520 - 14/04/15 06:13 AM

Let's see a pic or three John..
I love those big Indians

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: gryphon]
      #263540 - 14/04/15 11:41 AM

I've asked for that JG.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: NitroX]
      #263590 - 15/04/15 08:43 AM

Hi,
Used Guns has a full mount up for sale, maybe the antlers could be changed over.
LesLeeSpeed

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
      #263591 - 15/04/15 09:18 AM

Its not quite the time to take one now..most stags are still in velvet...though some can be finished growing too.I have only seen the soft models.
Coronet size is important to know of too.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: gryphon]
      #263604 - 15/04/15 07:32 PM

As the existing historical mount is probably many decades old, I think the gunmaker can wait. Probably could get some measurements from the existing mount too.

The gentlemen in question is often in East Africa as well, so may take some time to reply to the emails. He is a member here on NE too I think, but rarely posts.

Will send a link to this thread as well.

I am keen to see the original head myself.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: NitroX]
      #263610 - 15/04/15 09:08 PM



Click on the image for an image twice the size.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: NitroX]
      #263905 - 20/04/15 02:19 PM

G'Day Fella's,

Unfortunately John, some blokes I met up with down South of the border (in Victoria)-(Vic), had one but it was damaged during the animals recovery!
By the way, thats a Magnum sized Sambar!!!

Further to this, a good mate (DE) and I, went on a quick recce down to Vic last week.
We were looking for some legally huntable country (for Sambar Deer), a bit closer to home.
Well, we really had some luck, after we thought we had lucked out!
This resulted in being introduced to a local farmer, that was most welcoming to us as Hunters. This was then followed up with even better news, when we bumped into group of very friendly and hospitable Deer Hunters from Sydney!
These blokes were very helpful with advice on Where and When and also How to, in this favorite location of there's!
They then invited us to come and camp on the same river flat where they were camped (DE and I had rolled our swags out beside fire trail), and to join them at their fire!
As I mentioned to these blokes, after having to constantly deal with F/wits and idiots on a daily basis (to make a dollar), it was really nice to catch up and talk with some Real People! They were that good!!!

So not only did we find a series of huntable and Hot locations, we also exchanged contact details. So I hope to be able to return their hospitality and assistance, some time soon!

John, I'll keep an ear out for any spare capes, preferably tanned I assume!

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: Homer]
      #265224 - 19/05/15 10:04 PM

Good to read Homer. Hadn't seen this post yet. I remember you were off to hunt sambar deer last time we chatted.

Ha ha, when a deer hunter tells me they will point out the good locations to try, I often treat such tips with caution. 50/50, they point one AWAY from their best spots. But also some good guys out there.

Re the Indian head, I am just passing on the threads link address again to the person in question. Re any questions and answers etc. May have done that previosuly as well, but sending again anyway.

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Re: Looking for a cape from a large Sambar stag [Re: NitroX]
      #265249 - 20/05/15 06:26 AM

I took a pic of a big boy the other evening ...he is freshly cast.need to see him in s few months..his Askari's are all down the order ATM.

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