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TH44
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Re: Mysterious English Rook rifle
      09/01/22 11:55 AM

All of these side lever rook rifles were made in the Birmingham trade and retailed by many makers, H&H, Purdey and all the top names
They varied in quality and fortunately yours is one of the better ones and in excellent condition
The .360 No.5 was a successor of the heeled bullet .380 "long" or "rifle" cartridge which had a .380 bore
The two cases are almost identical but if a standard (internal) bullet was used it would have to be a .360 bore which is what most makers went for
Most people as you have, now use the .38 special cartridges I do not know of a maker of .366 bullets although Lee used to make a .365 Makarov mould but it appears very short
Good luck with your endeavours
TH44

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