1907 Joseph Lang & Son 360 No 2 nitro express double rifle

I don't, but would be interested in seeing pics if you can figure it out. If you're not a member you'll have to use a 3rd party host, like imgur.

It's a very good calibre, just eclipsed in popularity by the .375 H&H.
 
jpc, did bluepsylo send you the pics to post for him or is that your rifle?

Either way, very nice double rifle!

Cheers
Jay
 
I'm a dreamer to jpc, I've always said I'm a man of reasonable means, so Ruger RSM for me... Not that there is anything to complain about the RSM, they are nice!

Thanks for posting the pics!

Cheers
Jay
 
Thanks for posting. The detail work is amazing. I just picked up this rifle and am trying to find info on / about it. So far I've learned that it was made in 1907. I have the dues, lots of bullets and brass.
 
It's what was known as the time as a 2nd quality rifle. "Best" quality was usually reserved for sidelocks; a 2nd quality was typically made to the same standard, but on a less expensive box-lock action. The action is a Webley with a screw-grip top extension (dolls head). This was considered one of the best actions available. You will notice a tiny screw just at the rear of the fences; this is for the intercepting sear or safety. Unusual to see that on a box lock, and again, it indicates a top quality weapon.

Webley may have provided the barreled action to Lang's, or they may have made the complete rifle. Either was common practice and virtually all British gunmakers bought in actions, barreled actions or complete rifles with their name engraved them.

The recoil pad looks to be a replacement, and the scope mounts were added at some later date. Your rifle looks like it has ejectors. Very good calibre but sourcing modern brass is an issue. Woodleigh makes bullets of the proper diameter and weight.

I would love to take that rifle moose hunting.
 
Very nice gun, wish it was mine, it would be hunting tomorrow. Btw, looks like the head of the stock has been cracked and pinned, watch that this doesn't give trouble again and it could negatively affect accuracy.
 
Any chance this rifle came out of the Yukon?
If so the late Flinchlock owned it previously and the owner before that still resides on Whitehorse.
 
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