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Brian
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My 8 bore rifle has arrived.
      #66694 - 10/12/06 05:41 AM

Thomas Bland, 8 bore. made form a Harpoon gun. 15 lbs 9 oz. 28" barrel.
Had it done in the UK, thats a story in itself. more to follow

Also shown is a breech shot with a 458 in the chamber for scale.
another is a 32 S&W rook rifle for comparison.
The rifle is in otherwise original condition as you see it.
















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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #66696 - 10/12/06 06:56 AM

Jesus, that's one nice gun! What size case do you use? What is the bore and groove diameter?

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: gatsby]
      #66697 - 10/12/06 07:24 AM

What was the pucker factor when you touched it off the first time? On a scale of 10...
That is a beautiful rifle!

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #66698 - 10/12/06 07:56 AM


Brian

Very nice indeed.

Is it BP Proofed or Nitro ?

Well done - a great conversion.

500 Nitro

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: 500Nitro]
      #66750 - 10/12/06 10:18 PM

What was done to convert this from a harpoon gun? Would love to hear about it. Very Nice 8. You should be proud

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: bulldog563]
      #66756 - 10/12/06 11:58 PM

Simply amazing!

OK are you going elephant hunting with it oneday?

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: NitroX]
      #66762 - 11/12/06 02:52 AM

Did that thing have the rigby flats as a harpoon gun?
Is it sleeved?


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Brian
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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: tinker]
      #67271 - 17/12/06 02:54 PM

Everything four inches ahead of standing breech and back is original.

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #67912 - 23/12/06 05:11 PM

Brian,

Very, very nice indeed! The rook rifle is also very pretty.

Will be waiting for the story that you've assured would follow. Thanks for posting.

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Brian
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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #68224 - 28/12/06 01:45 PM

Ordering up some RMC brass cases and getting some pastic from another poster. will keep you informed

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #68243 - 28/12/06 05:44 PM

Is this BP Proof or Nitro? Do you have pictures of it before the conversion? How did you find it?

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Brian
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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: bulldog563]
      #68754 - 04/01/07 12:11 PM

Newly proofed for BP in UK where I had it done. Was a 16 Ga harpoon gun.

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: Brian]
      #68758 - 04/01/07 02:51 PM

It's a beautiful rifle. But I bet the recoil pad does not take up as much of the recoil as you might like.

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Re: My 8 bore rifle has arrived. [Re: 500grains]
      #79729 - 01/06/07 05:29 PM

Details man, Details! I'd love to know which components your builder used to work up a load. Do you have any "before" pictures or history on the rifle prior to your purchase? VERY nice rifle.

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