Who needs a 416 Taylor? :)

[Fatback]

This is just another example of why this site is so good. Like minded folks looking out for each other. Somebody needs to get rid of a rifle and somebody else needs it. Congrats to all involved.

 

[cajunchefray]

The ironic thing is that out of the blue I picked up some new 416 Taylor brass about a month ago!

Serendipity. Like many AH members, we buy some brass, dies, etc. then find a rifle ( or pistol) for that.
Great deal on one of my favorite cartridges.

 

[rwp315]

Up for grabs is a 416 Taylor built on a Brazilian M1908 (98 Mauser action, built pre-war in the DWM factory in Germany.. IMO among the best steel and manufacturing you can find in pre-war mausers).. Its got an ER Shaw barrel and ER shaw did the work on the bolt face and on the action rails (their “magnum conversion” process) so that the rifle will feed the big 416 Taylor case properly. Its also got a Timney sportsman trigger, williams “firesight” iron sights , Warne steel bases, parker hale bottom metal (somewhat ornate compared to typical military bottom metal, and also has an Oberndorf style floor plate release), a boyds walnut stock (with black, polymer tip) and limbsaver recoil pad. Ive probably got $1700 invested in this rifle between all of the various components and gunsmithing involved. Stock and steel show a few safe marks, etc.. but overall I'd say its in very good condition (no deep scratches or obviously worn spots, etc on the wood)..

In addition to the rifle, I’ll throw in:

Lee reloading dies

50 primed cases – resized to 416 Taylor – Head stamped 458 Win Mag - Various brass manufacturers, Winchester Large Magnum Rifle primers

30 Loaded Rounds – Head stamped 458 Win Mag (good for practice) – 350gr Barnes TSX over 69 grains of IMR 4064.

18 Loaded Rounds – Head Stamped 416 Taylor (Norma Brass) – 350 gr Barned TSX over 69 grains IMR 4064

10 Factory Norma 416 Taylor Dangerous Game Solids (375 Gr)

3 “dummy” rounds I built for practice

Plenty of ammo and components to keep you shooting for a reasonable period of time.. Im guessing (haven’t googled or tried to add it up) that the dies, ammo, etc are another $250 in value.. Ive likely got some more 458 WM brass out in the shop and possibly some more 416 Taylor loaded ammo out there as well.. but I cant 100% commit to that.. I’d need to do some digging.. If I come across anymore between now and the time the rifle sells, I will throw them into the deal at no additional cost..

SCOPE AND RINGS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS SALE.. I’ll be moving the scope over to another rifle..

$1200, shipped to your FFL (ammo and brass, etc I will ship separately directly to the buyer)..

Not interested in any trades at this time..

Listed at one other location as well..

Thanks!

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Darn,

Missed this one also.

Congrats!

 

[cwickgo9]

What an amazing deal on a fantastic rifle and caliber!
Congratulations to the buyer!

 

[John Telford]

Glad to see it’s found a good home ! Now bring it to Africa!

 

[tarbe]

There is a disturbance in the Force.

.416 Taylor for sale ads are supposed to drag on for years!

 

[SkullKeeper]

@mdwest Replied to your DM

 

[wildwilderness]

I’ll take this package please. Sending a PM now.

Glad you bought it otherwise I would have had to! Now you need a buff hunt booked to break it in

 

[dgr416]

Awesome lookimg rifle you cant go wrong with a nice 416 rifle !

 

[mdwest]

Rifle is sold... thanks to all for looking