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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 9.3x57]
      #356033 - 14/08/21 07:03 AM

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Update:
The period 56 grain Cordite “CERTUS” load (equivalent to .450/.400 3 1/4” tropical load) replicated with 66 grains of Reloader-15 and a 400 grain Woodleigh chronographs at average ~1920’/sec out of this rifle.
Pressure signs are normal.
I’m sure it worked just fine on the Tigers, Buffalo, etc. in India and Burma.
- Mike



Awesome!

Waiting on pix.

Along with the buff laying next to it!


Great to hear Mike that your reloading went as expected.
I'm with x57, love to see what she'll do next!

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 93x64mm]
      #356036 - 14/08/21 07:52 AM

Won't be any Buff on my watch…..maybe a local Black Bear if I'm lucky this year.

Updated pictures after it's restoration:





The barrel address lines were nearly completely polished smooth,
now restored to as new. 8 1/4" end to end…..




restored fairly abused rear sight leaves





London Proof for 60 grains Cordite, standard load was 56 grains in tropics.



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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 3DogMike]
      #356040 - 14/08/21 08:15 AM

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Won't be any Buff on my watch…..maybe a local Black Bear if I'm lucky this year.

Updated pictures after it's restoration:





The barrel address lines were nearly completely polished smooth,
now restored to as new. 8 1/4" end to end…..




restored fairly abused rear sight leaves





London Proof for 60 grains Cordite, standard load was 56 grains in tropics.





Ah, that's a head turner now!

Very nice.

What a neat project and all the best to you and less so for the bear!!

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 9.3x57]
      #356042 - 14/08/21 08:24 AM

x57
Thanks for the compliment.
This rifle really is a rare and special bit of work. I laugh, a buddy said to me: "It looks like it's father was a Brit steam shovel and it's mother an auto shop floor jack"……no argument from me that it is quite eclectic looking
- Mike

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 3DogMike]
      #356062 - 14/08/21 07:50 PM

Its now looking very nice. Well done.

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: NitroX]
      #356073 - 15/08/21 06:03 AM

To me that 1900 Certus repeater action looks very much like a partly misunderstood, clumsy and somewhat simplified copy of Louis Schlegelmilch’s 1896 bolt action, see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_luQyL9K4

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: kuduae]
      #356074 - 15/08/21 07:13 AM

Wow that's one very cool rifle there Lancaster!
It certainly has some rather unique (high end) custom features for a take down / strip procedure.

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 3DogMike]
      #395638 - 09/01/26 03:33 AM

Hi 3DogMike,

I had a phone call from a BGRC acquaintance who is looking for photos of the magazine of the Certus. Are you able to assist? He has one which is not in good condition. Needs some work on the magazine.

I will find out what he needs if you can help.

Or anyone else with a certus who is willing to help

Thanks.

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 3DogMike]
      #395639 - 09/01/26 03:49 AM

Quote:

Won't be any Buff on my watch…..maybe a local Black Bear if I'm lucky this year.

Updated pictures after it's restoration:





The barrel address lines were nearly completely polished smooth,
now restored to as new. 8 1/4" end to end…..




restored fairly abused rear sight leaves





London Proof for 60 grains Cordite, standard load was 56 grains in tropics.






That "old clunker" really polished up nicely to actually a nice vintage rifle worth owning and using. Really well done.

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: NitroX]
      #395663 - 09/01/26 05:38 PM

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Hi 3DogMike,

I had a phone call from a BGRC acquaintance who is looking for photos of the magazine of the Certus. Are you able to assist? He has one which is not in good condition. Needs some work on the magazine.

I will find out what he needs if you can help.

Or anyone else with a certus who is willing to help

Thanks.



?

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: NitroX]
      #395694 - 10/01/26 03:05 PM

Hello John,
I am certainly available via PM and could after that share/communicate by email as to the Certus magazine questions.

Dead of Winter here and occupied taking care of a guest horse herd…..so no shooting or other fun and not on the internet regularly.
- Mike

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 9.3x57]
      #395709 - 11/01/26 07:56 AM

There is a Certus over on Guns International and has been there for quite some time. It's located in Switzerland. A lot of good pictures. Take a look if you have an interest

Certus

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: 3DogMike]
      #395717 - 11/01/26 06:14 PM

I'll let David know. It's about time he joins NE!

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Re: CERTUS .450/.400 3 1/4 [Re: NitroX]
      #395735 - 12/01/26 07:00 AM

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I'll let David know. It's about time he joins NE!


John, I just PM'd you.
- Mike

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