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Wayne59
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Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: NitroX]
#281864 - 03/05/16 12:50 PM

I would post pic's but I cant make it work on this site. The gun isn't in pristine shape but it is OK.It is a sporter with express sights that go out to 600yds. It originally had a ladder sight made as part of the express sight but it ha been broken off. It is a straight grip shot gun style but stock with a metal but plate. Octagon barrel 26" with a checkered fore arm with horn fore end cap and a cleaning rod under the barrel. Action is lightly engraver and the barrel is marked (For 450 no 2 case) and of course with the maker and address. A 535gr slug and a case full of black powder is brutal in this gun. My friend tried to shoot it off the bench (after I told him not to) and it broke his nose. 405gr projectile with a nitro for black load tamed it down some.

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stug
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Loc: Canterbury, New Zealand

Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: Wayne59]
#281869 - 03/05/16 03:24 PM

Pretty sure I know someone in NZ with a 450 No 2. I'll mention this thread to him and he might be able to help you out.

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gryphon
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Loc: Sambar ground/Victoria/Austral...

Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: stug]
#281870 - 03/05/16 06:25 PM

An interesting and rewarding thread on the old girl..should be more of it!

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stug
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Loc: Canterbury, New Zealand

Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: stug]
#281871 - 03/05/16 07:22 PM

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Pretty sure I know someone in NZ with a 450 No 2. I'll mention this thread to him and he might be able to help you out.

Sorry, struck out, he didn't have one.

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gallipliphile
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Loc: New Zealand

Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: stug]
#281895 - 05/05/16 02:04 AM

Thanks for all th help guys.

I will take a chamber cast to better identify it. But being marked as...
.450 EX 3 1/2" CASE... I think we're on th money with it being Number 2?

I did partially cast th chamber but ran out of bog. It's a BIG hole.

Measuments taken off that cast suggested .450 number 2 nitro.

Regards

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Rhodes
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Loc: NQ, Australia

Re: Lancaster Double in.450 Rigby #2 ... value? [Re: 93x64mm]
#283788 - 12/06/16 09:22 PM

gallipliphile... what a fantastic heirloom to have in the family. Thanks for posting pics of the double and ele's. What a history that gun has. It's a shame your grandfather didn't keep a journal to log his adventures in africa. If you find out more about his hunting adventures please let us know.

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