tonystark
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Post by tonystark on Jul 8, 2018 1:44:23 GMT
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Post by legacyofthesword on Jul 9, 2018 6:54:24 GMT
...Dang. Just... Dang.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 9, 2018 20:13:46 GMT
Isn’t the craftsmanship on their rifle/shotguns freaking amazing?! Did you see the video of the woman shooting one of them? 😳
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Post by solaris on Jul 9, 2018 20:20:59 GMT
I always wanted a double rifle. Then saw the price tags.... Would rather have an Audi R8 V-10.... I shudder to think what that master piece must cost.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 9, 2018 20:30:33 GMT
I don’t know if it costs the same as an Audi, but I’m sure you have to be VERY well to do to afford one of these. When I finally win the lottery I’ll let you borrow mine. Deal? 😁
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Post by solaris on Jul 9, 2018 20:56:19 GMT
I don’t know if it costs the same as an Audi, but I’m sure you have to be VERY well to do to afford one of these. When I finally win the lottery I’ll let you borrow mine. Deal? 😁 Quoted, b'cause I WILL take you up on that!
I looked into an H&H double rifle and it was a tad over 50K. Used.
Tragic.
I cried.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 9, 2018 21:33:39 GMT
Well than it’s a written and binding contract! Provided I have better luck then the other millions of lottery ticket buyers of course..... ohhhh H&H make firearms into Art! Expensive Art, but Art nonetheless. Yeeeeeah, if I brought home a $50,000 double barreled ANYTHING, I’d be in big trouble with the old ball and chain!
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Post by bluetrain on Jul 15, 2018 11:09:34 GMT
At one time, to be considered a master gunsmith, you had to make a rifle or shotgun (or combination gun) with nothing but hand tools. Of course, you don't need to be a master gunsmith to make guns but they all used to be made that way, before Eli Whitney came along. In fact, everything was handmade at one time and more often than not, made at home.
Three barrel combination guns are not rare (called drillings) but four barrels are new to me (not that I've seen a three-barrel gun in person). Usually two shotgun barrels and one rifle barrel, always a break-open. One advantage of a break-open design, as well as most other single-shot rifles, is that any length cartridge, rimmed or rimless, can be used without problems.
Personally, I'd like to have a double-barreled .45-70. That's enough gun for me.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 15, 2018 11:35:49 GMT
Unfortunately handmade rifles and shotguns (or an amalgamation of the two) are becoming like finding a leprechaun riding a unicorn nowadays. Sure, you may hear about them, but they’re becoming almost as “legendary.” 😉 As a big fan of 45-70 I totally agree that a double barreled version would be an awesome choice to have made! I’ve seen a derringer that shoots 45-70, as well as a Mosin Nagant that was rechambered for it, so a double barreled model wouldn’t be far fetched in the least.
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Post by bluetrain on Jul 15, 2018 13:35:58 GMT
I think some, side by side, were sold under the Baikal brand. The manufacturer produces a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. Among firearms, they list several double rifles, most of which are of the over-under configuration but the .45-70 is a side-by-side. I find it interesting that .30-06 remains a choice and is still chambered by just about everybody else, too.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 16, 2018 1:06:20 GMT
Funny you mention Baikal, I have a friend who has a 12ga/7.62x39 O/U that’s very interesting to shoot. Who would have thought to pair a 12ga slug & an AK round? Actually I think they have another version that’s 12ga and 7.62x51 which is anything ther odd pairing. The only reason I can think that 30-06 is still around and in use is that it’s got nostalgic and historical value??
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Post by bluetrain on Jul 16, 2018 11:07:38 GMT
Well, maybe the .30-06 is simply a good cartridge, widely available. After all, the .45-70 is still alive and well, although nowhere near as widely available. In a twisted sense, the more popular something is, the more popular it is (if you follow me).
Savage Arms makes a few combination guns, although the wisdom of a .410/.22 long rifle is hard to see. But a .30-30/20 gauge sounds useful.
Sharps made a 4-barrel derringer a long time ago, chambered in rimfire cartridges.
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Post by tonystark on Jul 16, 2018 15:58:38 GMT
I suppose it depends where you live as well. Up here in the Northeast 45-70 is more available, and more commonly used (based on wildlife) than in the southern states. That 30-30/20ga would be great if you were hunting in an area that you would come across a deer and a turkey at the same time. The .410/.22 might be something for rabbit or smaller game hunting? I’m kinda grasping at straws with the 410/.22, but I’m sure someone, somewhere must have needed it for something! 😁
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