Brent
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Reged: 08/04/05
Posts: 31
Loc: Iowa
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I am somewhat interested in buying a .45 caliber rifle. I've got one, and it is perfectly adequate for my purposes, but it's Americana (Sharps), not Africana, - one should have a proper rifle for the African continent of course. It would have to be a caliber like 577/450 or .450 #2 Musket or something along those lines - a cartridge and rifle with some African history. And preferably one that was historically a bp cartridge.
Military Martinis are out there by the boatload and they don't interest me. But a decent sporting Martini would fit the bill except that they tend be hard to find. Other makes of single shots would be of interest.
BTW, I don't know the twist rate for the barrels on these Martinis - does anyone know?
Other singleshots or even the ultra hyper-rare "affordable" double would be interesting.
Anyway, if any of you happen to know of a decent .45 (and it must be a .45 bore) that is available or could be made available, I would love to hear about it.
I suppose the "what is affordable" question has to be addressed. I think sub $3k. I just missed a perfect 577-450 Martini for $1750 the other day. What a bummer.
Anyway, a little piece of Africa in a .45 caliber is what I'm looking for. Email me at brentd@iastate.edu if you know of something that might work.
Thanks,
Brent
When there is lead in the air, there is hope in my heart -- MWH ~1996
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500grains
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Reged: 16/02/04
Posts: 4732
Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah USA
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For me it would be the .577 Snider. No deer out to 100 yards would ever be safe again. 
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Brent
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Reged: 08/04/05
Posts: 31
Loc: Iowa
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500,
I'm more interested in a eland rifle. I am set up for .450 caliber bullets so I want to stay in that caliber to avoid buying more swaging dies etc. And it will be loaded with black powder and paper patched bullets because that's how I do things. The .577-.450 would fit in if it has a reasonable twist rate.
Brent
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500Nitro
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Reged: 06/01/03
Posts: 7244
Loc: Victoria, Australia
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What about an Alex Henry Falling Block in 450 3 1/4" ?
Should fit within your budget of $3k if you don't mind
a Single Shot and they are normally very accurate.
BP to boot as well !!!
500 Nitro
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Brent
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Reged: 08/04/05
Posts: 31
Loc: Iowa
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A Henry would be perfect, and so would the .450-3.25"
But finding one? That's not easy.
I much prefer singleshots, esp with hammers. Bolts need not apply. Just a thing I have.
Brent
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