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I'm sure you've seen my notes on the 20-bore Purdey and the 16-bore Mahillon (and other) pinfire rifles.
The Purdey was built for the Prince of Leiningen and the more I dig on the Mahillon the more it looks like it was built for Otto Von Bismark -- the rifles must have hunted together at some time back then, and the Prince of Leiningen was the top host of hunting drives for the aristocracy.
Very cool stuff indeed!!
The work of getting one of these things up and running properly is so much more than simply turning some fancy tubes and punches out on a lathe - it takes a keen listening and interest in 'the way things were' in the 19th century as well as a tremendous respect for the fine old rifles and their existing (and enduring) condition.

The rewards are sweet for sure!





Cheers
Tinker

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Yes Tinker.
I have noticed your interest in pinfires doubles

These guns of yours requires a true dedicated soul. One must have not only an special interest in that type of guns , but also a special interest in that particular history.
I have enjoyed your posting..educating to me.

Merry x-mas

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