I once saw a rifle called "The African" with metalwork by Jim Dubell of the American Custom Guncrafters Guild. It was either in .458 Mag or .410 Rigby built on an FN Mauser action. It had extensive engraving and gold inlay portraying an African elephant on the hinged floor plate. I've searched for it far and wide, but it seems to have evaporated from the earth. It was gorgeous and I wanted to see it again. Anyone know anything about it?
Aside from that, I've been a shooter and hunter since I was 5 years old (72 years), and taken lots of North American game. I'm interested in the practicality of an African hunt at my advanced age. I'm 77, but athletic, and I look and function more like a healthy 60 year old. Would it be silly to try it?
Aside from that, I've been a shooter and hunter since I was 5 years old (72 years), and taken lots of North American game. I'm interested in the practicality of an African hunt at my advanced age. I'm 77, but athletic, and I look and function more like a healthy 60 year old. Would it be silly to try it?