Recent content by Matthias5662

Checking through peer-reviewed, scientific literature on the subject electroreception in animals, I came across the reference: "The ecology of electricity and electroreception" by by S. England and D. Robert in Biological Reviews 2021. The authors of this extensive scientific review do...

Both are great choices. This Lechwe is from SA 2023. 238 yds with 285 gr Lapua ammo in a 9.3x62 Ruger African.

Beautiful pre-war Rigby that is ready for the field.

I have Alaska Arms on 3 Ruger Hawkeye Africans (6.5x55, 256 Rigby, 9.3x62 Mauser). Warne QDs on a Kimber 30-06 and my MRC 404J. I've not have issues with any of them. I carry my optics in my carry-on and put them back on the rifle(s) at whatever my destination is. I've never experienced a...

To add a bit about the Austrian proof marks of lack thereof. It was common in the early part of the 20th century for British "best" gunmakers to purchase actions from Steyr and put their own barrels on them (they bought barreled actions too). Thus, no Austrian proof house marks would be stamped...

Here's a link to a gallery of perhaps a similar 1909 Haenel. The crown over a W proof mark is the same. https://www.myersarms.com/haenel-1909-20979

Thank you for the additional pictures. Yes, indeed. Very nice rifle.

Yes, 93marlin is spot on. I've seen similar Haenels go for upwards of $3k if they are in pristine condition. (there's a Haenel for sale on Guns Int. for $2750. It is a more common 8mm though). Yours doesn't have a straight magazine (loaded via an en bloc clip as originally envisioned on the...

From what I can see in the two photos, this appears to be a Haenel-Mannlicher not an MS1903. The Schnabel fore end, barrel lug, octagon barrel, and receiver lug thru-bolt are classic of Haenels. There also appears to be "cheeks" on the stock but they have been sanded down with the refinish...

Unusual horns to be sure. Congratulations!

AirTags are a great item. Thank you for sharing your experience. Very nice eland!

RIP Mr. Irwin.

Very Nice!

29+ years as a university zoologist/professor and I am still amazed that humans continually forget the cute, loveable "wild animals" they admire and give so many human qualities to will eventually demonstrate they really only possess three biological imperatives: 1. Will it eat me? 2. Can I eat...