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gryphon
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For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter.
#245911 - 17/04/14 04:45 AM

No doubt about the `smiths`s ability.

I dont see it being scratched up on safari though.

http://huntforever.org/2014/03/31/the-iv...p-carousel-7411

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Sville
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: gryphon]
#245917 - 17/04/14 06:10 AM

Extra, extra of everything, maybe to much......

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Yochanan
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Sville]
#245922 - 17/04/14 07:14 AM

Less is more.....

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Rell
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Yochanan]
#245924 - 17/04/14 08:44 AM

Here is the catch.

More is more, until it isn't. Then less is more.

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paradox_
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Rell]
#245926 - 17/04/14 09:32 AM

I think its sensational!!!

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Cazadero
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Yochanan]
#245928 - 17/04/14 10:15 AM

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Less is more.....

Agree.

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Huvius
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Cazadero]
#245937 - 17/04/14 11:35 AM

The floorplate is fantastic!
Interestingly, after all that, no checkering.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Huvius]
#245948 - 17/04/14 05:53 PM

Saw it a day or two ago, hideous in my opinion, still each to his own !

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Ash
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: paradox_]
#245956 - 17/04/14 11:08 PM

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I think its sensational!!!

I'm with Paradox on this one - It's certainly unique, but in a good way. I think the smith/s did a wonderful job on it. No i can't see it being used on safari, but its still a functional piece of tribute art.

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Deutsche_Vortrekker
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Ash]
#245958 - 17/04/14 11:36 PM

No checkering ?? Also the wrist of the stock is much too narrow in proportion to the rest of the rifle .Excellent workmanship but I don't likes the rifles lines or the no checkering

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FOsteology
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Yochanan]
#245969 - 18/04/14 02:48 AM

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Less is more.....

I agree.

Interesting, but not my cup of tea.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: FOsteology]
#246006 - 19/04/14 02:42 AM

I think it is an interesting work of art.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246007 - 19/04/14 02:46 AM

The Ivory Hunter Rifle- Elegance Crafted by Johann Fanzoj

This beautiful fusion of metal, ivory and walnut is a tribute to the gunmakers art. Look for more detail on this elegant rifle in an upcoming issue of SAFARI Magazine.

Does anyone have more information on this rifle?
Calibre?
Other?

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kuduae
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: Sville]
#246008 - 19/04/14 04:13 AM

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Extra, extra of everything, maybe to much......

At this year's IWA the Ferlach gunmakers showed lots of overdecorated guns, obviously made to the "tastes?" of wealthy Russian and Oriental customers.

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xausa
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: kuduae]
#246015 - 19/04/14 01:21 PM

For the truly wealthy and tasteless Ivory hunter.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: xausa]
#246017 - 19/04/14 04:13 PM

I increasing find some of the reactions of people on NE quite disturbing. Anything new or different is criticised. Whatever has happened in recent times to constructive comments.

This is a work of art, not necessarily a user rifle. I would never own it, nor ever afford it, but it is interesting in its unusual features and concepts.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246018 - 19/04/14 04:16 PM

The ivory inlay with "scrimshaw" type engraving of elephant herds, a story of an elephant hunt (I assume) and names of famous elephant hunters. Edged with gold.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246019 - 19/04/14 04:19 PM

The engraving covering the action, mounts, bolt and rear of the barrel represents the hide of the elephant in realistic miniaturised detail. Exquisite in my opinion and also very practical.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246020 - 19/04/14 04:21 PM

The bull elephant peering at the hunter from the floorplate and trigger guard, as if peering around a tree at the approaching hunter, ready to ambush him when at close quarters.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246021 - 19/04/14 04:22 PM

The ivory grip cap depicting the points of a compass, a compass being essential to the intrepid ivory hunter entering new unexplored lands in search of "white gold".

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246022 - 19/04/14 04:24 PM

A superb gun case well laid out, with cream coloured furnishings, the case covered in grey elephant hide.

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NitroX
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246023 - 19/04/14 04:29 PM

The overall package is a highly unusual, artistically innovative rifle, which would also be usable in the field.

I really like this one.

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fuhrmann
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: NitroX]
#246024 - 19/04/14 05:37 PM

Yes it's spectacular but sorry, I have to say this:
"Engraving doesn't shoot" my Dad used to say.
He was right and this is still true.
Dad would be surprised how much decoration can be applied to a rifle...

Now I have not seen any mention of the caliber, and interestingly, nobody here asked the question.
Nobody thinks of shooting this...

This is a showroom piece, or made up for a rich pimp...
fuhrmann

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mckinney
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: fuhrmann]
#246025 - 19/04/14 05:57 PM

I think the metalwork is stunning and innovative. If it were me, I would have passed on the inlays and gone with a classic horn forend and checkering. (I'd keep the grip cap though).

By the way, aren't all modern day elephant hunters 'wealthy' in a sense? The price of a hunt can easily hit 150K and then one needs to be able to get away for weeks at a time.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: For the truly wealthy Ivory hunter. [Re: fuhrmann]
#246026 - 19/04/14 06:00 PM

Sorry John, I didn´t mean to be curt but that is my reaction I´m afraid. However daft you may think me I would be ashamed to own that, sorry, Mike

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