Berettaco
AH fanatic
- Joined
- Jan 4, 2021
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- South Africa
That’s a beauty! Congrats and hope you take her into the field often
I shot the same rifle at the same venue, and Matt isn’t lying, that Army/Navy was a sweet shooter. Owned by some sort of doctor I believe. Anyway, very nice rifle indeed, the only Army/Navy I’ve ever owned was a .250 rook rifle, it was a fine piece of history.Gotta love those old British doubles! One of the finest 577 NE guns I've ever had the pleasure of shooting was an old Army Navy double.
I appreciate it. I'd say as long as you wait for the right rifle you won't regret it, there is nothing like the feel of this old world craftsmanship .Congratulations on a beautiful rifle!
A vintage pre-war British double is near the top on my gun bucket list. Until then the modern production Merkel and Chapuis will have to hold me over
Thank you for the information. I'll get in touch with them asap. I'm really keen to fund out as much as I can about this rifle.ANCSL records are held at the University of Glasgow. For about 100 GBP a volunteer will pull your build sheet and ledger details for your gun.
I think you're right, my friend. Congratulations again on your new rifle. She's a beauty.I shot the same rifle at the same venue, and Matt isn’t lying, that Army/Navy was a sweet shooter. Owned by some sort of doctor I believe. Anyway, very nice rifle indeed, the only Army/Navy I’ve ever owned was a .250 rook rifle, it was a fine piece of history.
Jake, I think it’s about time we shoot some pigs, even if you don’t have your 577 yet!
Thank you, sir. I'm sure glad to have her.Yowza ! You fell on your feet the right way up finding that piece. Congratulations, a lovely double.
Thank you. Rest assured that she will see plenty of action.That’s a beauty! Congrats and hope you take her into the field often
Yes sir, I will most definitely do that.All Army Navy guns I have ever seen are well made working man's rifles. I really like the fiddle back in the stock on your double. Enjoy it and look forward to reading the first hunt report where you get her back into the bush.
@rookhawk is our rifle expert…no one knows guns like he does!!!Thank you for the information. I'll get in touch with them asap. I'm really keen to fund out as much as I can about this rifle.
@rookhawk is our rifle expert…no one knows guns like he does!!!
I started trying to do a little research on the rifle myself as I wait to hear back from Glasgow. The only information I've been able to aquire thus far is that the serial numbers seem to indicate that the rifle was made sometime between 1901-1911. Another curious thing is that it seems to to have both London and Birmingham proof house stamps on it. Can anyone here decipher these better than I can ?
All Army Navy guns I have ever seen are well made working man's rifles. I really like the fiddle back in the stock on your double. Enjoy it and look forward to reading the first hunt report where you get her back into the bush.
The late 80's era reproof is perplexing to me as well. Can you provide a photo of the chamber/barrel face? Sleeving is the predominant means of restoring ruined rifle and shotgun barrels today. But, they can also be fully relined. This is a more exact effort on the part of the gunmaker but was probably the most common method in the eighties and nineties. A huge advantage is that the reline is essentially invisible, but if done in the UK, requires a reproof. If that is the case here, that essentially means you have an thirty-year-old early twentieth century rifle.
@rookhawk is exactly correct. ANCSL guns were made in all grades. Like the regular market, the majority were made in plainer grades. There were, after all, far more lieutenants and captains than Colonels and Generals.
Yes sir, I'll take those photos when I get home. I sure do appreciate your reply.The late 80's era reproof is perplexing to me as well. Can you provide a photo of the chamber/barrel face? Sleeving is the predominant means of restoring ruined rifle and shotgun barrels today. But, they can also be fully relined. This is a more exact effort on the part of the gunmaker but was probably the most common method in the eighties and nineties. A huge advantage is that the reline is essentially invisible, but if done in the UK, requires a reproof. If that is the case here, that essentially means you have an thirty-year-old early twentieth century rifle.
@rookhawk is exactly correct. ANCSL guns were made in all grades. Like the regular market, the majority were made in plainer grades. There were, after all, far more lieutenants and captains than Colonels and Generals.
Thank you. I'll definitely give updates at we go along. I had a box of Federal Swift A-Frames but although each barrel shot really well individually, the rifle didn't pair them well. I've got Superior loading me some stuff to try soon that should preform better as a whole.She still cuts a fine figure. Let us know how she shoots.