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Dan'l Fraser Collectors
#99854 - 21/03/08 11:05 AM

Anybody else out there a collector of Fraser's?

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500Nitro
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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: ]
#99856 - 21/03/08 11:14 AM

Not a collector as such but sold a couple in the past
for people - more like matched up a seller and buyer !

Great guns, love them, would own one myself if I could.

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peter
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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: 500Nitro]
#99878 - 21/03/08 06:38 PM

my collection so far is only a 450/400 3,25" dbl barrel that is mated to a action as we speak. i like the look of them a lot.

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peter

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: peter]
#99955 - 22/03/08 10:24 AM

Funny ol world I too have a Fraser double in 450/400 3 1/4"! Its a sidelock ejector made for one of the Raja's, 1904 gun. My smith is restocking it, and bringing it back to life. Can't wait! In the meantime I have been playing with two 1880 sidelevers, in 22 hornet (miniature frame), and 303 British. I just got the 303 from Julia's auction last week.

Fraser was a prodigy gunmaker and rifle shot!

If any members here have quality Fraser's they have been thinking about parting with, either doubles, or sidelevers, PM me please to discuss.

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: ]
#100012 - 23/03/08 03:04 AM

Fraser is my most favorite maker (whom I can't afford) - his single shots are magnificent and his doubles twice so! My only Fraser at the moment is a bit unusual as it's half of a Henry-Fraser trade pattern Snider. The lock is marked Alex Henry and the barrel is marked D.Fraser, Lieth Terrace, Edinburgh. A side lever of sorts...

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: bpesteve]
#100015 - 23/03/08 03:41 AM

That sounds really neat.

Dan'l Fraser and Henry were close friends, so it makes sense they made a few treasures together.

Good hunting!

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: bpesteve]
#100017 - 23/03/08 03:43 AM

Interesting Fraser Ball and Shot gun:
http://www.micksguns.com/whats%20new.htm

Scroll down to see it.
I've seen many Fraser singles and a few doubles, but never a true ball and shot gun. This is a fairly plain gun though.

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: Huvius]
#100027 - 23/03/08 05:04 AM

That is an interesting gun. The markings are in the correct places, and the proper cartouche with the makers name is there for that action. This is a VERY rare gun! I wish it was an ejector gun, and best quality engraved..

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: ]
#100046 - 23/03/08 10:28 AM

If it had a pistol grip, it would be mine!
Nothing is inherently wrong with the straight grip, mind you, it just looks too much like an altered shotgun - although in this case, that IS half of its intended duties.
Somebody here should pick this one up...
Still, it is $7K

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: Huvius]
#101310 - 03/04/08 07:22 AM

Its a rare bird you should get it anyways brother.

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: Huvius]
#101321 - 03/04/08 08:22 AM

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Interesting Fraser Ball and Shot gun:
http://www.micksguns.com/whats%20new.htm

Scroll down to see it.
I've seen many Fraser singles and a few doubles, but never a true ball and shot gun. This is a fairly plain gun though.
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They seem to have some really neat stuff. Do you know if they ship to the US? Dave

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Huvius
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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: dnovo]
#101358 - 03/04/08 12:16 PM

I have never dealt with him - seems pretty America friendly though - kind of a rockabilly style guy.
There is a section on his site covering export of arms too.
He does have a lot of neat stuff - looks like a lot of project type stuff though. Even with the exchange rate killing us Americans, seems his pricing is right.

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: Huvius]
#101362 - 03/04/08 12:30 PM

I love Frasers though I only own 2 at this time, a 1880 303 built in 1899 and bpe 450 1885. I think Fraser was perhaps best known for these single shots. I have seen a few doubles but they are rare too.

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Re: Dan'l Fraser [Re: starwars]
#101460 - 04/04/08 01:04 AM

Richard,

Good to have you aboard my friend!! Finally some family to chat with!!

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