Good Gun Deals This Week

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Aaron N said:
Can someone explain what’s going on with this one in regards to Halloways involvement? Looks like a lovely rifle at a pretty good price point…
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I am not sure what you are asking. Hallowell sells guns. Many of them are older quality double rifles and shotguns. http://hallowellco.com/

With respect to this rifle, it obviously is restored. It’s value is dependent on its actual condition - not appearance. Is the solder still holding the barrels firmly? Is it on face.? Are all the springs functioning as they should? What is the condition of the rifling? etc. etc. Hallowell has a good reputation. I am sure they would attempt to answer any question a prospective buyer might have.
 
Red Leg said:
I am not sure what you are asking. Hallowell sells guns. Many of them are older quality double rifles and shotguns. http://hallowellco.com/

With respect to this rifle, it obviously is restored. It’s value is dependent on its actual condition - not appearance. Is the solder still holding the barrels firmly? Is it on face.? Are all the springs functioning as they should? What is the condition of the rifling? etc. etc. Hallowell has a good reputation. I am sure they would attempt to answer any question a prospective buyer might have.
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I guess my question is the gun is stated as being made in 1904 by Manton. But the manufacturer is listed as Hallowell. It just seems like an odd way to list it coming from a dealer such as them.
 
Aaron N said:
I guess my question is the gun is stated as being made in 1904 by Manton. But the manufacturer is listed as Hallowell. It just seems like an odd way to list it coming from a dealer such as them.
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It is apparently a Holloway & Naughton currently being sold by Hallowell & Co. Someone was confused by the online listing form. You can see that on the side of the action. I would assume the rib or perhaps the top of the right barrel is marked with Manton & Co., Calcutta who would have been the retailer.
 
Red Leg said:
It is apparently a Holloway & Naughton currently being sold by Hallowell & Co. Someone was confused by the online listing form. You can see that on the side of the action. I would assume the rib or perhaps the top of the right barrel is marked with Manton & Co., Calcutta who would have been the retailer.
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Nope this is my bad. I saw Hallowxxx and read them both as Hallowell. Case closed!
 
Red Leg said:
It is apparently a Holloway & Naughton currently being sold by Hallowell & Co. Someone was confused by the online listing form. You can see that on the side of the action. I would assume the rib or perhaps the top of the right barrel is marked with Manton & Co., Calcutta who would have been the retailer.
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How are they regarded as a rifle maker? Seems like all I see from a quick search are shotguns.
 
An auction in Australia, which includes a Westley Richards 'Explora' (12-bore paradox): lot 237, estimate A$12,000 - 14,000, and a howdah pistol (by Karabegof, whoever he was) in .577: lot 587, estimate A$2,600 - 3,000.

Those two attracted my attention, but amongst the usual dross of such auctions others may find something of interest. Seem to be a lot of pistols, about which I know nothing.

https://www.australianarmsauctions.com/
 
Major Bonkers said:
An auction in Australia, which includes a Westley Richards 'Explora' (12-bore paradox): lot 237, estimate A$12,000 - 14,000, and a howdah pistol (by Karabegof, whoever he was) in .577: lot 587, estimate A$2,600 - 3,000.

Those two attracted my attention, but amongst the usual dross of such auctions others may find something of interest. Seem to be a lot of pistols, about which I know nothing.

https://www.australianarmsauctions.com/
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That Explora is a cool gun. Sounds like it has a couple of issues so buyer beware and aware;) But it could be a decent buy and really cool to own:)
 
Major Bonkers said:
An auction in Australia, which includes a Westley Richards 'Explora' (12-bore paradox): lot 237, estimate A$12,000 - 14,000, and a howdah pistol (by Karabegof, whoever he was) in .577: lot 587, estimate A$2,600 - 3,000.

Those two attracted my attention, but amongst the usual dross of such auctions others may find something of interest. Seem to be a lot of pistols, about which I know nothing.

https://www.australianarmsauctions.com/
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Only downside on the Paradox gun is 12 Bore wont be much good on buff. Otherwise as a concept its awesome
 
norfolk shooter said:
Only downside on the Paradox gun is 12 Bore wont be much good on buff. Otherwise as a concept its awesome
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Haven't some buffalo been taken with a 12 bore Paradox? I thought Tony Mackris did?
 
norfolk shooter said:
Only downside on the Paradox gun is 12 Bore wont be much good on buff. Otherwise as a concept its awesome
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I can personally testify that WR's William Evans Paradox cousin is a superb choice for rolling warthog and creating a sizable pile of sand grouse from the same waterhole. :A Way To Go:

It is absolutely correct that the standard relatively soft Paradox loading is not ideal for thick skinned game. However Tony Makris killed a buffalo with one shot from his 20 bore WR Fauneta using a solid brass bullet turned and loaded by Ross Seyfried. Tony also took buffalo with his Explora and Super Explora using lead bullets.
 
norfolk shooter said:
Only downside on the Paradox gun is 12 Bore wont be much good on buff. Otherwise as a concept its awesome
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I’m curious to better understand your point of view. I understand Tony Makris took a buffalo with a 20 gauge fauneta. And while lots of people have done lots of things that are not a best practice, would one really be undergunned with a ~730 grain Fosbury slug?
 
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