Double rifle in .460 weatherby

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A friend of mine is gonna be picking up a double rifle in .460 weatherby next week. Is this a common caliber for doubles??? I told him he is a retard to even want something like that.....hold on to your fillings!!!! (its from an estate sale, he got it for $1100)
Is that a good price for any double rifle side by side?? I know they run into the several thousands. He doesn't know the maker of the rifle yet as the person holding it for him is an 82 year old widow and she said his guns are locked away up in the attic, and she can't get up there because its one of those pull down ladders) So , sight unseen, would this seem like a good deal??
Of course if the condition isn't good he will back out, but if its in even decent condition , does $1100 seem like a good price for a double of this caliber?? I can tell you one thing, I certainly wont be trying it out when He gets it. Thanks , but no thanks. Post concussion syndrome is something I haven't dealt with for a few years, and I don't want to go back to feeling that. I can only imagine pulling both triggers at the same time!!
 
Normally doubles are chambered for rimmed cartridges, but there are exceptions. I would say he got a steal of a deal because, assuming it is a quality rifle, they often cost tens of thousands of dollars. Even the modern low priced doubles command prices of $10K and more.

If he buys it, I would suggest having it checked out by a gunsmith knowledgeable about doubles. Certainly the action must be tight, the stock should be evenly bedded to prevent splitting, and the recoil pad should be free from serious wear or damage. The trigger sears should not be worn which would allow the second barrel to fire from the recoil of the first barrel. I would also be inclined to have the gunsmith double check the chambering to ensure that it is in fact a .460 Weatherby.

If you pal gets the rifle, it would be fun to shoot some full powered ammo once in a while, but the rifle would be much more pleasant to shoot with cast bullets and light powder charges.

When shooting a double, I discovered that a beginner such as myself, used to more conventional rifles, , would harp the triggers resulting in both barrels firing. Although only one bang is heard, the two events are separate, and recoil doesn't increase noticeably, except that the muzzles will raise a bit higher. Firing a double properly requires a different technique.
 
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the 82 year widow has gotten her wires crossed. Maybe it's just sour grapes at not being able to find $1100 double rifles myself, but you hear about tarped and forgotten Corvettes being sold by little old ladies too. Hear about 'em, but never see "em. Let us know how your buddy makes out.
 
I doubt you could find a quality double in 460 for less than 10,000.00, probably closer to 25,000.00. Not even sure if any good maker ever chambered for the cartridge in a double rifle but they may have.

So, I have to wonder what it really is and the worst case scenario would be one of the Kodiak doubles that were originally made in 45-70 that some one has modified. If it is, either run or be prepared to shoot much reduced loads in it. They really weren't much of a rifle to begin with and certainly aren't worth much at all if re-chambered to 460 as the operating pressures of the two cartridges are vastly different.
 
Dogleg said:
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the 82 year widow has gotten her wires crossed. Maybe it's just sour grapes at not being able to find $1100 double rifles myself, but you hear about tarped and forgotten Corvettes being sold by little old ladies too. Hear about 'em, but never see "em. Let us know how your buddy makes out.
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I was thinking the same thing myself.

How was your trip?
 
I saw the thread at 24HR. Wow is all I can say. I'll be looking into guys at the SCI show this January. Hopefully that's not pushing too late (show is in late January) to book for 2009.
 
stocker said:
I doubt you could find a quality double in 460 for less than 10,000.00, probably closer to 25,000.00. Not even sure if any good maker ever chambered for the cartridge in a double rifle but they may have.

So, I have to wonder what it really is and the worst case scenario would be one of the Kodiak doubles that were originally made in 45-70 that some one has modified. If it is, either run or be prepared to shoot much reduced loads in it. They really weren't much of a rifle to begin with and certainly aren't worth much at all if re-chambered to 460 as the operating pressures of the two cartridges are vastly different.
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Those prices freak me out:eek::eek:. I am definately gonna be keeping you guys posted on this, I am gonna have to probe deeper. He keeping semi-tight lipped about this. Afraid someone is gonna scoop it out from under him. Can't say as I blame him. I've seen that happen before.
 
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