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GPJ12345
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4-Bore rifle build
      #284793 - 03/07/16 07:14 AM

Good day members
A friend of mine Herman Nel is building a 4 Bore black powder rifle. I thought sharing photos will be good. The match box is to give scale to the photos of the rifle only.
The barrel is grooved and made in Birmingham.




Name Birmingham name engraved on the barrel:


Action is made by a well known gunsmith family from the cape in the 1800 era:









I definitely will be the first person to shoot this four bore, I already arranged it with my friend Herman Nel...

Will upload photos as progress is made with the build, Herman Nel is a master rifle builder ....


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VonGruff
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: GPJ12345]
      #284798 - 03/07/16 09:20 AM

A stout frame of mind will be needed to tame that one Gert. 4 oz of lead will take a few handfulls of BP to get it running at a decent clip. You will have to video the "shoot" for us.

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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: VonGruff]
      #284802 - 03/07/16 03:12 PM

I hope I get to see it when I'm in town some time Gert !

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GPJ12345
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: Sarg]
      #284806 - 03/07/16 05:05 PM

Von Gruff my mother did not raised a son who is afraid of shooting a canon..will upload the video when time is due...will make sure I use the demonstration shot on a live target..maybe a feral hog..


Sarg, you are more than welcome when visiting, the rifle is being build by Herman Nel , residing in Nylstroom/Modimolle , Limpopo...

Edited by GPJ12345 (03/07/16 05:07 PM)


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sharps4590
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: GPJ12345]
      #284815 - 03/07/16 09:17 PM

Is he also going to build the carriage for it?

Seriously, how cool is that!!!!!

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GPJ12345
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: sharps4590]
      #284822 - 03/07/16 11:20 PM

Sharps4590
Talking about a carriage build...here are some photos of a canon he build, it seems about the same size as the 4-bore...




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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: GPJ12345]
      #284886 - 05/07/16 10:00 PM

That IS cool!!

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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: sharps4590]
      #284891 - 06/07/16 02:29 AM

Interesting gun when finished with all those original parts.

Make sure you safely "proof" the 4-bore before firing it from the shoulder. I would not attempt the 'standard' 4-bore charges of 12 to 16 drams from that original barrel. You might find 10 drams or 273gr. is quite 'enough'. This should keep the pressure down to a low enough level.

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GPJ12345
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: DarylS]
      #284918 - 07/07/16 06:49 AM

Will upload a photo when shooting the 4-bore rifle, it will be something to see...

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Bidgee
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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: GPJ12345]
      #285175 - 14/07/16 08:20 AM

Looking forward to viewing the firing Gert, it should be impressive!

Herman has done a lekker job on the cannon carriage, getting the spokes trued is a lost skill.

Cheers

Edited by Bidgee (14/07/16 08:22 AM)


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Re: 4-Bore rifle build [Re: Bidgee]
      #285298 - 16/07/16 04:52 AM

Bidgee
Herman Nel is a craftsman in his one league, it is a privilege to work with him on projects. He is a very good friend as well and always willing to share his vast knowledge bank with anyone who is interested to learn something new. I will upload videos of shooting the 4-Boer rifle when he complete it.


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