No purpose? I beg to differ. This double rifle is perfect for those safaris in which tiny, flying pink elephants are the primary trophy desired. I have heard that they are best hunted using a single malt scotch in large quantities as a lubricant.
That is CLEARLY one of those, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it" rifles. But HEY, I'll point the family to the page and remind them that the birthday is coming soon! I could never get them to pop for a Harley, but they might go for this.
Hey, Anonymous? Don't underestimate the .22 Hornet. It is probably the most efficient centerfire cartridge there is. 40g .22 bullets at about 2900 fps, in cartridges that you can fit 10 of in a 35mm film canister, are just awesom as a quiet varmint round. Accurate, quiet, and, in the instance of a certain 200 lb sow that I popped offhand at about 80 yards once, surprisingly lethal.
Just wondering. We Canucks are familiar with metric - Imperial conversion errors. 2.2 kilograms = 4 lb. 14 oz. which is much more reasonable. Still a very sweet piece.
I have also wanted to get a Drillings in .22 Hornet and 28 guage. I can find .22lr and .410, and then all the bigger models that end up with either 20 or 12's on them. But as I tell my girls, "it is good to want things."
And Mossyrock, they always tell me I'll get killed on the bike.
Looked over the inventory and the 'sold' -- an innovative lad. The Euro's turn out some work quite worthy for the declining years of the New Victorian Age.
I've often thought that in my fantasy billion-dollar-lottery gun battery, I'd have to have a custom Ruger No. 1 in .22lr. The idea of kitting out in khakis and a pith helmet, trudging for hours through the underbrush, shouldering my great falling-block rifle, and letting forth a mighty *pak* before working the lever and ejecting that little brass shoelace-end...
Sweet. I have a BRNO ZH-307 Combination Gun, which is .22 Hornet over 12 gauge. It makes a fine small game gun.
For an interesting follow-on to that, check out this story about making your own: http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/760101804/m/3761057511
Bailey is an ABS Mastersmith, so the fact that he forged his own damascus for the action isn't that surprising.
I'm speechless. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rifle! But I just could not picture myself taking something like that to the gopher fields, I might scratch it.
ReplyDeleteNo purpose? I beg to differ. This double rifle is perfect for those safaris in which tiny, flying pink elephants are the primary trophy desired. I have heard that they are best hunted using a single malt scotch in large quantities as a lubricant.
ReplyDeleteI disagree ... it has plenty of purpose. That would make an awesome small game rifle :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have that rifle for small game. What beautiful gun.
ReplyDeleteSeems like the perfect rifle for hunting killer rabbits.
ReplyDeleteThat is magnificent! A double is the ideal tool to stop those bull squirrels at full charge. :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder what they cost, but I'm a little afraid to ask.
That is CLEARLY one of those, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it" rifles. But HEY, I'll point the family to the page and remind them that the birthday is coming soon! I could never get them to pop for a Harley, but they might go for this.
ReplyDeleteNat
"I could never get them to pop for a Harley, but they might go for this."
ReplyDeleteI'll bet the Harley is cheaper....
What weight bullets for hummingbirds?
ReplyDeleteHey, Anonymous? Don't underestimate the .22 Hornet. It is probably the most efficient centerfire cartridge there is. 40g .22 bullets at about 2900 fps, in cartridges that you can fit 10 of in a 35mm film canister, are just awesom as a quiet varmint round. Accurate, quiet, and, in the instance of a certain 200 lb sow that I popped offhand at about 80 yards once, surprisingly lethal.
ReplyDeleteWANT.
(Oops. Sorry. Didn't realize that the mker called it a Hummingbird.) ;)
ReplyDeleteJust wondering. We Canucks are familiar with metric - Imperial conversion errors. 2.2 kilograms = 4 lb. 14 oz. which is much more reasonable. Still a very sweet piece.
ReplyDeleteI have also wanted to get a Drillings in .22 Hornet and 28 guage. I can find .22lr and .410, and then all the bigger models that end up with either 20 or 12's on them. But as I tell my girls, "it is good to want things."
ReplyDeleteAnd Mossyrock, they always tell me I'll get killed on the bike.
Nat
Who's up for a safari into Darkest Caerbannog?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCI18qAoKq4
Oh, my...
ReplyDelete...WANT....
WANTWANTWANT!
That is all.
Did y'all click on the "more photos" link and see the heavily engraved versions?
ReplyDeleteShow me one in a practical finish with a believable price tag, and we might talk.
ReplyDeleteJim
That's the ideal rifle for rogue prairie dog charges.
ReplyDeleteSame tactic as for cape buffalo; aim just below the horns, between the running lights.
Regards,
Rabbit.
What no suggestion to "lets get the cammo paint and put a laser on that thang....."
ReplyDeleteit is a sweet looking piece of work tho.........
WOW. After looking through all the "More Pictures" section...
ReplyDeleteThat has got to be one of the most beautiful rifles I have ever seen, in any caliber. That is absolutely remarkable.
And the sonata playing in the background helps sell it as much:)
tweaker
I want the four bore double on the last page of the set.
ReplyDelete...I just want the engraved one. I will put it over my bed and dream about it.
ReplyDeleteLooked over the inventory and the 'sold' -- an innovative lad. The Euro's turn out some work quite worthy for the declining years of the New Victorian Age.
ReplyDeleteI've often thought that in my fantasy billion-dollar-lottery gun battery, I'd have to have a custom Ruger No. 1 in .22lr. The idea of kitting out in khakis and a pith helmet, trudging for hours through the underbrush, shouldering my great falling-block rifle, and letting forth a mighty *pak* before working the lever and ejecting that little brass shoelace-end...
ReplyDeleteSweet. I have a BRNO ZH-307 Combination Gun, which is .22 Hornet over 12 gauge. It makes a fine small game gun.
ReplyDeleteFor an interesting follow-on to that, check out this story about making your own: http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/760101804/m/3761057511
Bailey is an ABS Mastersmith, so the fact that he forged his own damascus for the action isn't that surprising.
Hofer's guns run 100 - 300K without the fancy engraving that can triple the price.
ReplyDeleteSo for the price of 3 Corvettes you can have this puppy.
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