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DoubleD
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Empire model Greener for building a DR
#57951 - 29/05/06 08:39 PM

Any one have any thoughts on using a Greener Empire Model SxS for building a double rifle?

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banzaibird
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: DoubleD]
#57952 - 29/05/06 09:24 PM

No good send it to me for disposal

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Great base for conversion, but if the barrels are in good shape have a monoblock built. Don't ruin the original shottie tubes.

Bill

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DoubleD
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: banzaibird]
#57955 - 29/05/06 10:13 PM

Here's the description:

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12ga. S/S Greener Cased Empire model with 30" 11/4 oz. nitro-proof barrels. Canvas case with Greener label & ebony cleaning rods. Considerable pitting to bores.

Now you see why I am considering this gun for conversion.

What would expect to pay for a Greener Empire, barrel condition aside, in the US.?

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banzaibird
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: DoubleD]
#57957 - 29/05/06 10:46 PM

Well in general Greener's carry a steep price here in the US. For an example the last 3 I've seen that had bad bores were still in the $600 area. The only empire I've come across with bad tubes and it had a broken stock still sold for $450.

Bill

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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: DoubleD]
#57958 - 29/05/06 10:55 PM

If you search arround a little on the site. Marrakai has a really nice converted empire. There are some pics in a couple of the building rifles threads and if you look around he had a story where it is center stage.

Bill

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Marrakai
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: banzaibird]
#57985 - 30/05/06 07:34 AM

Here's the yarn again, for those interested:

Greener Empire Conversion

...and a couple more successful hunts with that double:

Back-pack Hunt with the Missus

Pig and Pussy Hunt!

Needs a bit more editing, but I consolidated my thoughts on the .577 Light Nitro cartridge as a conversion candidate (modified from a previous post):

.577 x 2 3/4 Nitro Express

Hope this is of some interest.

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Marrakai
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Edited by NitroX (02/04/19 06:12 PM)

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Charles_Helm
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: Marrakai]
#57992 - 30/05/06 11:13 AM

I refuse to read it again -- it just increases my level of jealousy! That is a great double you have there.

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DoubleD
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: Marrakai]
#58004 - 30/05/06 03:34 PM

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Instantly I was engulfed in a huge cloud of white snow! The muzzle-blast had shredded all the paper-bark off the right-hand side of my make-shift rest, covering me in a layer of pink and white dust and fine shreds of paper! For several vital seconds I couldn't see a thing!

Up to now I thought this only occured with rifles equiped with muzzle brakes!!

My wife just came in the room and wanted to know what I was laughing so hard about...been there and done this.

Alright guys you have convinced me...I bidding on the Empire... a low ball bid but a bid none the less!

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DD, Ret.

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peter
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: Marrakai]
#78223 - 08/05/07 11:24 PM

marrakai

you inspire the hell out of me

thanks peter

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NitroX
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Re: Empire model Greener for building a DR [Re: Marrakai]
#326762 - 02/04/19 06:12 PM

Quote:

Here's the yarn again, for those interested:

Greener Empire Conversion

...and a couple more successful hunts with that double:

Back-pack Hunt with the Missus

Pig and Pussy Hunt!

Needs a bit more editing, but I consolidated my thoughts on the .577 Light Nitro cartridge as a conversion candidate (modified from a previous post):

.577 x 2 3/4 Nitro Express

Hope this is of some interest.

Fixed all the links in Marrakai's old thread.

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