This one is chambered in .43 Spanish, the brass and casting mold had to come from Belgium, so 100 cases was $500.
It's been in my family forever and has always just hung up in the attic until our older brother retired, got bored and set out to see if he could make it shoot again.
This old rifle hasn't been shot in over 100 years since the Franco-Prussian war.
He is going to take it to Oklahoma and kill an Elk with it now.
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February 20, 2021, 07:33 PM
cslinger
My God stuff like this is a thrill and so satisfying to shoot.
And hell these days probably easier to feed.
"Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man."
February 20, 2021, 07:56 PM
mbinky
That was awesome! And it slings empties
February 20, 2021, 07:59 PM
cslinger
quote:
Originally posted by mbinky: That was awesome! And it slings empties
Hell it would do an HK91 proud.
"Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man."
February 20, 2021, 09:07 PM
P-220
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this old rifle.
Niech Zyje P-220
Steve
February 20, 2021, 09:38 PM
YellowJacket
Very cool.
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log.
February 21, 2021, 01:29 AM
P220 Smudge
That is damned cool. Would be really interested to hear a followup on how it performs in the field.
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February 21, 2021, 09:36 AM
JD DRIVER
Twelve dollars a piece!!!!!Glad he got it shooting again though!
February 21, 2021, 10:06 AM
bigwagon
Wow, coincidentally, yesterday I shot a Colt Lightning rifle that has been in my family for over 100 years for the first time with cast-lead black powder 44-40 loads.
February 21, 2021, 11:04 AM
Bob RI
I really I enjoy this kind of stuff- thanks for sharing.
February 21, 2021, 01:58 PM
JoshNC
Very cool. Thank you for sharing this. On a side note, you and your brother’s voices sound nearly identical.
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February 21, 2021, 02:44 PM
Butch 2340
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Originally posted by Mars_Attacks: This one is chambered in .43 Spanish, the brass and casting mold had to come from Belgium, so 100 cases was $500.
It's been in my family forever and has always just hung up in the attic until our older brother retired, got bored and set out to see if he could make it shoot again.
This old rifle hasn't been shot in over 100 years since the Franco-Prussian war.
He is going to take it to Oklahoma and kill an Elk with it now.
Geez I haven't seen you guys for so long. Nice old rifle you have there.
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February 21, 2021, 04:17 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
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Originally posted by Butch 2340: Geez I haven't seen you guys for so long. Nice old rifle you have there.
You're always welcome to come up here and shoot!
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
February 21, 2021, 04:41 PM
jjkroll32
Living History.
Thanks for sharing.
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February 21, 2021, 05:17 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
February 21, 2021, 05:41 PM
92fstech
That is incredibly cool, as was the pinfire you posted in the pistols section. Looks like you guys had a great day on the range shooting some really unique stuff! Thanks for sharing...I enjoy seeing this stuff and learning about it.
February 21, 2021, 06:51 PM
Mars_Attacks
Richard has a Fusil Gras mle 1874 he's working on getting going I bought for him for Christmas.
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February 21, 2021, 07:38 PM
Slippery Pete
That is awesome. I have a "pistol" brought back from Afghanistan and given to me, that is that same action type scenario. Can't recall what it was called right this second, British something rifle cut down.
Originally posted by Slippery Pete: That is awesome. I have a "pistol" brought back from Afghanistan and given to me, that is that same action type scenario. Can't recall what it was called right this second, British something rifle cut down.
Martini Henry
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