clark7781
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Reged: 28/10/04
Posts: 612
Loc: Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
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Francotte Hunter Model Double Rifle .470 NE
(This is a re-post from a thread in the Double Rifles section.)
Cal./Gauge: .470 Nitro Express
Barrel(s): 26"
Weight: 11:lbs.
Sights: Changeable metal front bead with flip up moon sight, 3 Leaf folding rear at 100, 200 & 300 yards
Trigger(s): Double with extractors, Thumb saftey
Stock: Checkered pistol grip with cap box
Stock Dimensions: LOP:14" With 5 7/8" Tall Recoil pad
Fore End: Splinter checkered with Deeley release
Metal Condition: Good with some wear and minor scratches, no rust or pitting; good color case colors left with some wear on the left side of the action.
Wood Condition: Very good solid dense wood
Bore Condition: Very good +
Removable Hinge Pin
Hidden cross bolt (non-Greener)
Regulated with full metal jacket bullets
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Clark
Double Rifle Shooters Society
.500 NE and .577 NE
Edited by DRarchive (29/07/08 09:30 PM)
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armbar
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Reged: 25/05/05
Posts: 201
Loc: So Cal USA
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Clark,
It's hard for me to stop looking at your beautiful rifle!
Congratulations.
Armbar.
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mehulkamdar
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Reged: 09/01/04
Posts: 3688
Loc: State of Ill-Annoy USA.
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Clark,
Fantastic rifle! Congratulations and very good hunting!
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The Ark was made by amateurs. Experts built the Titanic.
Mehul Kamdar
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Nakihunter
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Reged: 13/10/07
Posts: 588
Loc: New Zealand
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Very nice rifle - congratulations & thanks for sharing the pictures. Is this a Belgian rifle? How does this compare with the Heym, Merkel etc. Are they more like the British doubles?
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Always shoot through the target & not just at it.
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clark7781
.375 member
Reged: 28/10/04
Posts: 612
Loc: Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
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Gentlemen:
Thanks for the comments on my latest mistress.
Yes, it is Belgian. The most amazing thing about this particular gun is that it is in excellent, all original condition! Most of color case is still bold and vibrant to the naked eye.
The barrels are in pristine condition for being 80 years old.
In regards to the Heym/Merkel/etc DRs, I would compare this more to the English guns in regards to handling and looks. If you look at the gun, it looks very British.
In regards to handling, Heyms are nice guns, but I have not had to change to handle my new girl next to a Heym. My gun handles a lot better than the Merkel .500 NE I used to own.
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Clark
Double Rifle Shooters Society
.500 NE and .577 NE
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