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Here you go.. This a 303 British.
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kamilaroi
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VERY NOICE!!!
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JabaliHunter
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Stunning - any more info on that one (esp. date)?
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This Fraser was made in 1904 the last year Dan'l was alive before he got blood poisoning while out stalking deer.
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TH44
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I think I know my favourite rifle then you show me this!!
Truly excellent! Many thanks for giving us mere mortals a glimpse of such quality
TH44
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baileybradshaw
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Very interesting rifle. The front swing eye is oh so British. Love it.
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DandyofPunjab
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Very pretty rifle and marvelous scope
I wonder why the cut on the forend tip is for?
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What a fantastic specimen! I am fascinated by the vintage British single shot rifles.
I took the liberty to move this from the Double Rifle Archive Forum to the Single Shot Forum so that it can have its own thread.
GenWar, thanks for sharing this beauty.
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You Poms have access to some beautiful rifles.
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Very pretty rifle and marvelous scope
I wonder why the cut on the forend tip is for?
Dandy: That is a standard design for the forend tip on a Fraser. They all have it my friend. Doesn't serve any purpose other than it was a trademark of Daniels.
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DandyofPunjab
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Gotcha Thanks!
This Posts makes me .300 member that Fraser is my good luck charm!
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Very pretty rifle and marvelous scope
I wonder why the cut on the forend tip is for?
Dandy: That is a standard design for the forend tip on a Fraser. They all have it my friend. Doesn't serve any purpose other than it was a trademark of Daniels.
GenWar,
The Henry single shot rifles had the same touch to the forend, didn't they? In fact, I have always thought it was commonly referred to an "Alexander Henry" forend. Perhaps it's a Scottish thing. Whatever it is, or whatever it's called, I like it.
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Fraser apprenticed Alex Henry.....I think he may have picked up a few styling clues there.
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Mr. Generalwar:
Gasp!
Drool.
Me want!
What a wonderful rifle! A take down Fraser complete with Davidson scope. It is stunning, and the pictures are excellent. Wonderful engraving! Thank you very much for posting these pictures.
Might you happen to have any pictures of the action with the wood removed? I am particularly interested in how the safety is set up. Some good pictures of what is going on betwixt the tangs would be a real boon.
Thanks again for posting the pictures.
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That is so, so very nice. The case is in very good condition too!
Congratulations on a fine rifle.
Cheers, Chris
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they khew what they were doin,,,paul
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kamilaroi
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You Poms have access to some beautiful rifles.
There's at least one side pedal Fraser .303 around your way mate.
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Glenn_Fewless
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There's at least one side pedal Fraser .303 around your way mate.
That's not a side pedal... It is a kick start. If it were a pedal there would be one on each side.
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^ Sehr unartig!
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A10ACN
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That appears to be a rifle a friend of mine had a few years back. I found it in AU, told him about it and he bought it out from under me! He ended up selling it after only having it a few months. The metal was a little proud and the bore a bit dark. Those two nits drove him nuts even though the rifle shot well. He ended up selling it without my knowledge. I think the sold it for what he paid for it. If this is indeed the same rifle, I think most here agree that it is a fine rifle despite any "nits". How often does one see an original Fraser, Single shot, Davidson scoped, Cased, in a caliber you can get at Wal-Mart? Seeing these pics reminds me of what a fine and really neat rifle it was/is. GW, enjoy it to its fullest and thanks for letting us enjoy it with you.
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If that is the same gun as I think it is, it's a nice piece.
One of the few Single shots I actually like.
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Let me add, btw, that if any of the budding or active gunsmiths who frequent here want to study a rifle maker, you could do no better than Fraser and this rifle in particular. Observe the lines of this rifle. Balanced and flowing but utterly purposeful. The swept grip of the stock, the trim and tapered forend. The low mounted scope. The very tasteful and integrated scroll work. This rifle was meant to be carried and used and when not in use to be an object of pride for the owner. That guy Fraser knew something about rifle building that few others seem to grasp. Seems today, most rifle smiths order a barrel, screw it into an action, buy the most expensive and garish piece of wood, whittle it out in the basic shape of a stock, sends the pieces out to get scratched up by the engraver, marries it all together and declares it another masterpiece. Look but don't touch! When you see a Fraser, and a few other early makers, you WANT to touch it. You want to pick it up, heft it to shoulder, sight on some far ranging animal unseen by anyone else around, and then sit down with the rifle in hand and admire it in the light of the fire anticipating the next opportunity to go afield with the rifle. I wouldn't doubt that at least some of the wood wear on the rifle above was from the original owner stroking the rifle and feeling for the imperceptible line separating wood and metal. If you've seen or own a Fraser, you know of what I speak.
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That appears to be a rifle a friend of mine had a few years back. I found it in AU, told him about it and he bought it out from under me! He ended up selling it after only having it a few months. The metal was a little proud and the bore a bit dark. Those two nits drove him nuts even though the rifle shot well. He ended up selling it without my knowledge. I think the sold it for what he paid for it. If this is indeed the same rifle, I think most here agree that it is a fine rifle despite any "nits". How often does one see an original Fraser, Single shot, Davidson scoped, Cased, in a caliber you can get at Wal-Mart? Seeing these pics reminds me of what a fine and really neat rifle it was/is. GW, enjoy it to its fullest and thanks for letting us enjoy it with you.
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You are mistaken, this rifle was never in the AU. This rifle came for the Ron Keiser Collection where it sat for over 50 years. Ron purchased it from Clay Watson from Edinburgh who's father was the original owner of it.
You may have a career as a fictional writer though. 
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500Nitro
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An identical one exists here (in fact more than one).
Of the two I am thinking of, one is in mint condition.
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An identical one exists here (in fact more than one).
Of the two I am thinking of, one is in mint condition.
Are they for sale Nigel?
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