gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba
That CE grade Fox didn't belong to a fellow by the name of Don did it?
Let's see some pic's of your SxS's & O/U's
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winchester12
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- Chatham ontario
That CE grade fox looks great. I to like the early style engraving. I have a 1912 A grade 20 ga.I would love to have an early B or C grade in 16 ga.
A nice addition to the collection.
CE Grade A.H. Fox
12 ga. 2"5/8. 28" barrels. F/IM.
1910 year of manufacture.
A great addition. Gorgeous wood!!! Please let us know what the letter from Mr.Callahan says.
First up,
Some new to me O/U- The Beretta Silver Snipe is about to get the wood refinished over the holidays here now that I have time, otherwise a very nice vintage over under from the 1950's
Below that are a nearly mint BT99 trap gun and a Win Model 96 O/U, I am not convinced they are for me as my tastes are more english than american and have a preference to side-by-side, so they may end up on the EE shortly.
Some new to me O/U- The Beretta Silver Snipe is about to get the wood refinished over the holidays here now that I have time, otherwise a very nice vintage over under from the 1950's
Below that are a nearly mint BT99 trap gun and a Win Model 96 O/U, I am not convinced they are for me as my tastes are more english than american and have a preference to side-by-side, so they may end up on the EE shortly.
Next here is my current project-
I am bringing this one back to life as best I can (it may not end up being shot, there are some significant issues)
However, it is a Holland and Holland
Pics-
These are the "BEFORE" pics, hope to have something in the new year that looks more up to standard of such a piece.
Cheers!
I am bringing this one back to life as best I can (it may not end up being shot, there are some significant issues)
However, it is a Holland and Holland
Pics-
These are the "BEFORE" pics, hope to have something in the new year that looks more up to standard of such a piece.
Cheers!
gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
What are the issues with the Holland and Holland?
Canvasback- No, this was a west coast acquisition
Guns- Currently there are cracks in the stock which I am working to stabilize/repair. As well, it came my way missing the hammer screws, and a slight deformation of the left barrel right at the business end, but I think it can be worked with.
It will never be the gun it once "was" but I think it will be at least benefit from a correct/proper cleaning (I say it that was because we all know what "incorrect" cleaning does to these older guns) and a cleaning, freshening of the wood.
If I can source the hammer parts and work out the deformation in the barrel then this one might have a second lease at life!
Guns- Currently there are cracks in the stock which I am working to stabilize/repair. As well, it came my way missing the hammer screws, and a slight deformation of the left barrel right at the business end, but I think it can be worked with.
It will never be the gun it once "was" but I think it will be at least benefit from a correct/proper cleaning (I say it that was because we all know what "incorrect" cleaning does to these older guns) and a cleaning, freshening of the wood.
If I can source the hammer parts and work out the deformation in the barrel then this one might have a second lease at life!
Another one from the beginning of the last century....30" barrels, sidelock ejector.
Not much information about Reilly, an earlier issue of double gun classic has a nice article on Reilly (Page 16)
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=0ahUKEwj7suzguInKAhWE7R4KHeiDBKEQFghWMAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doublegunclassics.com%2Fpeek%2FDGCJuly-Aug05Ad2.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFH8fHwF7vCC8eHMIbI7EsQki2KAg&sig2=FURlTtmiWN0CdbKhHXzbGA&bvm=bv.110151844,d.dmo&cad=rja
Cheers!
Not much information about Reilly, an earlier issue of double gun classic has a nice article on Reilly (Page 16)
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=0ahUKEwj7suzguInKAhWE7R4KHeiDBKEQFghWMAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doublegunclassics.com%2Fpeek%2FDGCJuly-Aug05Ad2.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFH8fHwF7vCC8eHMIbI7EsQki2KAg&sig2=FURlTtmiWN0CdbKhHXzbGA&bvm=bv.110151844,d.dmo&cad=rja
Cheers!
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gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nice Reilly!
Melvin, you need to upload your photos to a hosting site like photobucket then link them from there to here. Can't upload directly to the forum.
Here are more specific instructions:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/197433-Tutorial-How-to-Post-Pictures
I'm a drag and click Apple guy with iPhoto. Works very well for us impatient types who like instant results. I will give the photo bucket a try. I may need a photo barrel if I get started. Need a citori type 2 grade V .410 sporter? The darned thing's barrels are superposed instead of juxtaposed and it only has one trigger. Hee Hee!
gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nice Manufrance boxlock.
Well, if you want my honest answer, as much as I like Ideals (I have a 16 ga being shipped from France on Friday) I wouldn't buy that one at almost any price. I have communicated with enough Ideal owners who have experience that I would not buy a Lunette. Especially for use in Canada.
The Lunette trigger guard was a bad idea that got rectified by 1908. I limit my quests for Ideals to those made between 1909 and 1939.
Does it still have the retractable sling? Or at least all the hardware?
Sorry.
The Lunette trigger guard was a bad idea that got rectified by 1908. I limit my quests for Ideals to those made between 1909 and 1939.
Does it still have the retractable sling? Or at least all the hardware?
Sorry.
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