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bouldersmith
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so sad I had to buy it
#130587 - 27/03/09 05:52 AM

she will end up a we bit more proper in the end......caliber decision to be made after I get my grubby little mitts on it. Would have started out as a .303 and I have a soft spot for that cartridge using 215 gr bullets.....we will see.

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Glenn_Fewless
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Loc: Wisconsin, USA

Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: bouldersmith]
#130590 - 27/03/09 06:11 AM

Dude:

That hasta be the second ugliest Holland in the known world!

Glenn

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SharpsNitro
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Loc: Arizona, USA

Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: bouldersmith]
#130594 - 27/03/09 06:25 AM

Good find, I wouldn't mind running across a Woodward. The action looks to be in nice shape. Keep us updated as you go in the restoration.

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Bramble
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: bouldersmith]
#130605 - 27/03/09 08:40 AM

We wondered who that was on the phone this afternoon.

Throwing the barrel away before it is shipped will halve the weight in carriage it is a monster

Good to see it going to a better home.

Regards

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Huvius
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Loc: Colorado

Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: Bramble]
#130613 - 27/03/09 09:42 AM

Worst thing about this gun is that I didn't buy it!

I don't need another project - but what a project to have!
Still, I will get to check it out when Bouldersmith gets it in his hands...
Some guys have a knack for recognizing the possibilities (not to mention the ability to see them through) - there will come a time when we will all regret not grabbing it!

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Glenn_Fewless
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: bouldersmith]
#130614 - 27/03/09 09:48 AM

It is a remarkable collaborative effort of two great masters, Henry and Bubba Holland. What a find! A guilt free restoration piece of a fairly rare and very desirable British action. I think you done good, boy...

Glenn

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mehulkamdar
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: bouldersmith]
#130629 - 27/03/09 01:43 PM

Why do I suspect that beneath that sadness are tears of joy?

Congratulations and do remember to post the restoration pics here to get over your sorrow.

Good hunting!

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peter
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: mehulkamdar]
#130655 - 27/03/09 10:19 PM

and please show us a video clipping of you doing evil things to that barrel. mr bramble and me almost shit ourselfs laughing(in a very brit stiff upper lip fasion)when we saw it.

good on you to get it, now make it proud by turning it back to a nice shape.

best regards

peter

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kamilaroi
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: peter]
#130708 - 28/03/09 07:19 PM

But can he pass off the buttstock as a genuine H&H canoe paddle and "make a buck".

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belgmart
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Re: so sad I had to buy it [Re: kamilaroi]
#130709 - 28/03/09 08:11 PM

I was ogling that one too, but as I have already more than enough projects, I decided not to get involved. Nice action though, you should be able to make something nice out of that one.
Bouldersmith, should you have no use for that tang sight, I might be interested in taking it off your hands - just let me know. I can always use a decent tang sight...

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