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Re: The "I've got a new gun thread"...

#201 Post by Sandgroper »

Went old school with my latest acquisition - a second hand RWS Model 89 in 222 Remington.
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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.
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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
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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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#202 Post by Alpha1 »

That's very nice.
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#203 Post by Explosive »

Nice one. Nothing wrong with old school, beats plastic s*** any day.
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#204 Post by Explosive »

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.

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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.
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#205 Post by qws »

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.

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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.
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.

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Below my 3 gun set up for CAS just waiting on the second pistol
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#206 Post by Explosive »

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Very nice picture cheers
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#207 Post by the running man »

Glad your happy with it....the owner was happy it went to a good home..
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#208 Post by bradaz11 »

thought I'd update some recent purchases

a bespoke SMLE 303

with it beside a no.5
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beside my other SMLE

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some pistols
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A Westlake Alfa
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uberti 1848 mini dragoon (which as I say looks suspiciously like an 1849 wells fargo) alongside my Adressa derringer
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1860 Sheriff with a SG primer cylinder
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Uberti 1873 in 44spec
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#209 Post by HALODIN »

You're a dark horse! How did you manage to get 3 x .303's on ticket?
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#210 Post by Sixshot6 »

HALODIN wrote:You're a dark horse! How did you manage to get 3 x .303's on ticket?
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.
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