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Ash
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700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson
      #261743 - 05/03/15 10:25 PM

Wouldn't mind owning a .700 one day.
Don't like how the sights are done for 25 and 50, like, whats the point?

This is from James D. Julia Spring 2011 Auction:

"*MONUMENTAL CLAYTON NELSON CUSTOM FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 49. Cal. 700 Nitro express. This massive creation, by a gunsmith renown for a kaleidoscope of interesting and unusual guns, weighs over 16 pounds, barely ample weight for a cartridge that develops almost 9000 foot pounds of energy at muzzle. Consignor states that “Clayton Nelson built the barrel action. His son Lars did the sight work, stocked the rifle, and completed it. Engraving was done (and sign) by James White, Wasilla, Alaska. Recoil pad elephant hide.” This fine rifle has 28" tapered round bbl with 4-1/4" reinforced portion at breech which measures 1.6" in diameter. Muzzle diameter is 1.03. Bbl is fitted with well filed and nicely matted quarter rib with scroll engraved accents to attaching screws. One standing, two folding leaf express sight with inlaid gold lines is marked for 25 and 50 yards, and is dove-tailed through raised ovoid island at front portion of rib. Silver bead front sight with flip-up ivory night sight, is longitudinally dovetailed into ramp base which matches transition of quarter rib. There are one inch triangles of scroll engraving either side of front sight base at muzzle, and rear of quarter rib at breech. Left side of breech reinforce is inlaid in gold with “.700 Nitro Express”. Wide sling loop is milled integrally into bottom of bbl. This fine bbl is mated to custom made over sized tang safety Farquharson action which is 1.79" wide and over 3" high. Action is coin finished. Trigger plate is rust-blued. Trigger is heat-blued. Operating lever is case hardened. Sides of action are engraved with beautifully cut shaded open scroll, framing Bulino vignettes of big game; a quartering cape buffalo in thick cover on right side, and huge tusker in savanna on left. Engraver’s signature “J. White” is on right side of receiver at lower right over scroll. Trigger plate is milled and filed in classic Farquharson manner. SN is inlaid in gold on lower tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Blued tang safety button is nicely checkered, and “Safe” is inlaid in gold. Exceptionally fine, dense, beautifully marbled and figured Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-7/8" over black elephant hide covered pad. Stock features large classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling swivel eye set into boss on toe line of stock, and cleanly cut 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching forend attaches to recoil boss on bbl with screw through engraved diamond escutcheon, and features wrap-around checkering, borderless checkered pattern in front of action transition, and large horn tip. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8", drop at comb: Approx 2". Weight: 16 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-7/8". Large oak and leather full length case with brass corners and other hardware is lined in burgundy cloth, with 5 covered compartments. Covers are oak with brass knobs, and contain 3 cartridges, cleaning equipment, sling, and the key. Plaque is mounted inside with information on 700 H & H cartridge. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new. There is some slight discoloration on left side of action in the area of the elephant’s forehead. There are one or two very minor marks on stock. Case is excellent. An exceptional rifle in the biggest express caliber of all time. 4-41122 MGM8 (25,000-35,000)"

















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Rookandrabbit
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Ash]
      #261746 - 05/03/15 11:36 PM

Fantastic rifle amazing engraving bet it would hurt at both ends when fired but you have to admire the farquharson falling block action capable of withstanding the pressure of that cartridge. Victorian engineering for today's demands. Lottery ticket bought !

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Ash
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Rookandrabbit]
      #261749 - 06/03/15 12:52 AM

Thinking the only way to own one of these buggers would be to build one myself..

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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Ash]
      #261750 - 06/03/15 12:59 AM

He also does these in 4 bore---
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Mike_Bailey
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: gungadoug]
      #261754 - 06/03/15 01:47 AM

Not moaning but don't see the point, no need for anything over .500, as the MD at Hollands said after the first one had been completed, "It would only be any good for driven mastodons"....weighs a ton, ammo GBP100 a pop. Has no real practical purpose, still, if you have the money they will build what you want ! best, Mike

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Ash
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #261774 - 06/03/15 08:03 AM

My counter to that, Mike, is always "do you like 4 bores? They weigh more and would have worse penetration, but everyone regards them as being so great".
Not to mention kick more.


Personally like the .700, at least until I fire one!
But I see what you mean. However, it's always nice to be a little different, isn't it?

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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Ash]
      #261778 - 06/03/15 09:15 AM

Nice work for sure but agree with Mike. Not a hunters rifle. Form follows function for me. Would enjoy seeing someone track an elephant for 20 mile than hold that monster steady enough for a brain shot.

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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Claydog]
      #261781 - 06/03/15 09:22 AM

With Mike also, a great exhibition of the gunmaker's art but..............

The 4 bores are iconic because at the time, before Nitro powders they were (arguably, against the 8 bores) a necessity for close work against the most dangerous game

Although I have a soft spot for the .577 - 3"!!

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Ash
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: TH44]
      #261787 - 06/03/15 11:15 AM

4's are no longer a practical gun though, but who here doesn't want one to have and to use?
As far as function and practicality, this 700 trumps any 4 bore single or double, especially for ease of use.

Sorry, sorry! Defending the .700 because no one does, it had that rep for being a pore performer. But a fellow who has used one on ele and buff said they're amazing.
Plus I am planning to make one myself (bolt gun, repeater..)

I'll find the video.


Here it is:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EsTKFnThh6Q

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Claydog
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Ash]
      #261791 - 06/03/15 12:49 PM

I don't want a four bore to hunt with either.

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Ash
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Claydog]
      #261798 - 06/03/15 01:24 PM

Well ya got me beat then

I didn't realise how big a .700 was 'til I got a cartridge to fondle.
Anyways, point is this single is a real nice looking rifle

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Claydog
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Ash]
      #261807 - 06/03/15 03:50 PM

Will certainly agree on that point

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Well_Well_Well
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Claydog]
      #261815 - 06/03/15 07:40 PM

I'm intrigued, if only just in case somebody does the Jurassic park thing for real!

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Ash
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Re: 700 Nitro by Clayton Nelson [Re: Well_Well_Well]
      #261819 - 06/03/15 08:21 PM

Hey guys, your opinion: Will these .700's be a desired collectable in say...50+ years? Like, the original H&H guns etc?

Exhibit A:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKvhYkkbnVo

Edit: Another video showing one (i believe it's the same rifle)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbENXPBix8

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Edited by Ash (06/03/15 08:33 PM)


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