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Three heavy breech-loading double-eight elephant guns, weighing about fifteen pounds each, to carry a charge of eleven drachms of black powder." Two of these were by a well-known London firm, most excellent makers, but I do not know by whom mine, which is not so highly finished, was made. I have used it on several trips, and shot a good many elephants with it, and it has always proved a most superior weapon, thoroughly to be relied on.

"Three double-500 Expresses, constructed to stand a charge of six drachms," sweet weapons, and admirable for medium-sized game, such as eland or sable antelope, or for men, especially in an open country and with the semi-hollow bullet.

"One double No. 12 central-fire Keeper's shot-gun, full choke both barrels." This gun proved of the greatest service to us afterwards in shooting game for the pot.

"Three Winchester repeating rifles (not carbines), spare guns.

"Three single-action Colt's revolvers, with the heavier, or American pattern of cartridge."

This was our total armament, and doubtless the reader will observe that the weapons of each class were of the same make and calibre, so that the cartridges were interchangeable, a very important point. I make no apology for detailing it at length, as every experienced hunter will know how vital a proper supply of guns and ammunition is to the success of an expedition.

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Three heavy breech-loading double-eight elephant guns, weighing about fifteen pounds each, to carry a charge of eleven drachms of black powder."

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Three double-500 Expresses, constructed to stand a charge of six drachms," .............. admirable for medium-sized game, such as eland or sable antelope

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Double .500 Black Powder Expresses for sable, eland etc


The "good" old days of black powder. Remember this book was being written at a time when cordite was just coming around, and written as if at a period prior to that time.

I think not a bad choice of armoury and showed Haggard had at least researched his topic quite well (or copied from one of the explorer / elephant hunters at the time).



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John aka NitroX

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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
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