The "I've got a new gun thread"...
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- Sandgroper
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Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
Went old school with my latest acquisition - a second hand RWS Model 89 in 222 Remington.
It currently weighs 10.5lb (4.8kg) and has a 22" barrel with a 1:12 twist (approximately), but 1:320mm (1:12.6) might be more correct.
Interestingly, there are no British proof marks on the rifle only the above German ones.
The scope (an Original Model 17 6x40 Wide Angle) takes a bit of getting used to, as the sight picture is similar to the one below
There's not much information out there that I can find on this rifle, but it handles nicely and the bolt is smooth in it's action. Even though it's not my usual type of rifle, it's been a while since I looked forward to shooting a rifle as much as this one!
It currently weighs 10.5lb (4.8kg) and has a 22" barrel with a 1:12 twist (approximately), but 1:320mm (1:12.6) might be more correct.
Interestingly, there are no British proof marks on the rifle only the above German ones.
The scope (an Original Model 17 6x40 Wide Angle) takes a bit of getting used to, as the sight picture is similar to the one below
There's not much information out there that I can find on this rifle, but it handles nicely and the bolt is smooth in it's action. Even though it's not my usual type of rifle, it's been a while since I looked forward to shooting a rifle as much as this one!
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I plink, therefore I shoot.
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
That's very nice.
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
Nice one. Nothing wrong with old school, beats plastic s*** any day.
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
qws wrote:Rare find- Unfired boxed 2009 JM marked 1894 CSS Marlin in .357 - Just bought this weekend collecting from local RFD as soon as it arrives.
Been looking for one of those in 44 mag for a long time. They just are not around like they used to be, not for sale anyways.
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
I wish you luck if finding one. This one was in a gun cabinet for 5-6 years and not fired. It still would be if the seller did not a small health issue. I have now put approx 300 round down her she is firing great action is slick but could do with more work. This is part of my CAS setup, just purchased a 20" Huglu Coach 12g SbS Hammer. not fired yet but going to my first CAS shoot this weekend.Explosive wrote:qws wrote:Rare find- Unfired boxed 2009 JM marked 1894 CSS Marlin in .357 - Just bought this weekend collecting from local RFD as soon as it arrives.
Been looking for one of those in 44 mag for a long time. They just are not around like they used to be, not for sale anyways.
Below my 3 gun set up for CAS just waiting on the second pistol
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Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
Glad your happy with it....the owner was happy it went to a good home..
When someone says "it's not about the money" you know what? it probably is all about money!
- bradaz11
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Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
thought I'd update some recent purchases
a bespoke SMLE 303
with it beside a no.5



beside my other SMLE


some pistols

A Westlake Alfa


uberti 1848 mini dragoon (which as I say looks suspiciously like an 1849 wells fargo) alongside my Adressa derringer

1860 Sheriff with a SG primer cylinder

Uberti 1873 in 44spec



a bespoke SMLE 303
with it beside a no.5



beside my other SMLE


some pistols

A Westlake Alfa


uberti 1848 mini dragoon (which as I say looks suspiciously like an 1849 wells fargo) alongside my Adressa derringer

1860 Sheriff with a SG primer cylinder

Uberti 1873 in 44spec



When guns are outlawed, only Outlaws will have guns
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
You're a dark horse! How did you manage to get 3 x .303's on ticket?
Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...
You could say one is scoped, one is peep hole sights, traditional sights or that you are aiming to possess one of each model. There is a will and way to do things depending on which force you come under.HALODIN wrote:You're a dark horse! How did you manage to get 3 x .303's on ticket?
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