The firearm thread

**Wolf** · 9th July 2010, 13:52

Yep, was planning on using 1200 grit for the next smoothing. Already got oil mix all over the butt so can't see how far the oil's penetrating. Definitely looking darker and the grain is showing up very nicely.

**Mr Merde** · 9th July 2010, 15:13

Originally Posted by Wolf

Yep, was planning on using 1200 grit for the next smoothing. Already got oil mix all over the butt so can't see how far the oil's penetrating. Definitely looking darker and the grain is showing up very nicely.

In my youth, when I worked in London, I used to frequent the Holland and Holland, and Purdey workshops. I spent many hours drooling over the firearms there and the quality of the finish to the woodwork always ammazed me.

There is nothing quite loike a good example of the "English Finish".

This modern polyurethane stuff just leaves the wood looking like plastic (IMHO)

**sAsLEX** · 9th July 2010, 17:03

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

No woodwork but lots of lovely brass.

Chris

Brightwork you mean....

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

In my youth, when I worked in London, I used to frequent the Holland and Holland, and Purdey workshops. I spent many hours drooling over the firearms there and the quality of the finish to the woodwork always ammazed me.

There is nothing quite loike a good example of the "English Finish".

This modern polyurethane stuff just leaves the wood looking like plastic (IMHO)

I have found a car for you Mr Merde....

http://www.hollandandhollandoverfinch.com/

**doc** · 9th July 2010, 18:16

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Here is the bugger we normally use.

Why is it called a Figure 11 ? Never understood that. the Other one was called a "Huns head

**Wolf** · 9th July 2010, 19:19

Stopped into a gun store this afternoon and had look at the "big sister" - CZ 550 in .308. VERY nice. It was the fully-wooded Mannlicher-style version (FS) - would prefer the Lux with the shorter "hog-back" stock like my 452. Price tag's a bit steep, tho'.

Also had a nostalgia trip - they've got an old Anschutz 520 (semi-auto .22) like the one I used to have - wished I could buy it just to do it up like I did up my original. And I spotted the distinctive shape of an old Stirling as well. Had a look at a CZ 452-2E Lux while I was there to refresh my memory as to what the varnished stock looks like. Mine definitely looks better already...

**Drunken Monkey** · 9th July 2010, 19:22

Man, all this talk and not enough shooting. When's the next social???

**Mr Merde** · 9th July 2010, 20:42

Originally Posted by doc

Why is it called a Figure 11 ? Never understood that. the Other one was called a "Huns head

Head and shoulder target is a #12 target.

**Mr Merde** · 9th July 2010, 20:49

Today my 32-40 dies arrived.

Redding reloasding set. none in the country so Wayne at Magnum Imports got them sent over for me.

This man advertises stuff on Trade Me all the time and has a reasonable website. His service is second to none.

Ive probably dropped 6-700 his way over the pasrt few months and feel i have have real value for money.

So the rifle cost me $950, the brass (150 pieces) cost $320, the mould (custom made) $180 and now the dies $128.

My addiction to old rifles is costing me. Oh well you rate payers are subsidisng it for me.

Now to load up and pull the tit on this 100 year old rifle.

Bring it on.

**Wolf** · 9th July 2010, 20:55

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

My addiction to old rifles is costing me.

Nay, 'tis your addiction to rifles that fire these newfangled brass cartridges. If you stuck with muzzle-loaders, all you'd need worry about is a powder horn and measure and an appropriate mould...

**Swoop** · 10th July 2010, 12:13

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

I have found a car for you Mr Merde....
http://www.hollandandhollandoverfinch.com/

Wasn't that on the last season of Top Gear?
Something stuck in my memory, that the manufacturer will refill the spirit cabinet for the first year or so??

**jono035** · 10th July 2010, 13:24

Originally Posted by Swoop

Wasn't that on the last season of Top Gear?
Something stuck in my memory, that the manufacturer will refill the spirit cabinet for the first year or so??

Yeah, that's the one...

**Mr Merde** · 10th July 2010, 15:09

Originally Posted by jono035

Yeah, that's the one...

As much as I like it, it is not suitable for me as it has 4 wheeels and I am not and never have
been licenced to operate this type of vehicle. Not to say I havent either but its got 4 wheels.

Now if you can find me a bike to carry sll my shooters I would be in heaven

**jono035** · 10th July 2010, 15:12

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

As much as I like it, it is not suitable for me as it has 4 wheeels and I am not and never have
been licenced to operate this type of vehicle. Not to say I havent either but its got 4 wheels.

Now if you can find me a bike to carry sll my shooters I would be in heaven

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-262835049.htm

Plenty of space in the panniers for pistols, ammo, mags and extra stuff like cleaning gear, tools.
Sidecar for long arms.

I'm pretty sure you could fit every firearm you own in that thing, plus all your ammo and probably a decent chunk of your reloading gear!

Edit: or the more budget version, might need a little work to get it road-legal.

**Mr Merde** · 11th July 2010, 23:39

Ok boys here is some non shooting news.

Jono took a low side tyoday comming to visit with me. Bike went down on some gravel on the apex of a bend. Bike is only cosmetically damaged. Wish I could say the same for jon.
Picked him up by car and i rode his bike back my place. Elevated the foot and removed his boot. not a pretty sight. Sharron comes home takes one look and we are off to Counties care in Pukekohe. X ray show a spiral break of the fibular just above the ankle, the ankle is alo dislocated. So next we take him to middlemore. they poke around for a long while and transfer him to Auckland. Bone is definitely broken and the foot is out of alignment with hias leg.

Been in touch with him by text for a while now. he may be looking a 4 days in hospital waiting for a reduction in the swelling and then an operation to pin the broken bone and put the foot back in place. He probably will be looking at 3 months in a cast.

He has been cheerful about it a=nd I have been my usual piss taking self. Quite a serious injury.

I know he will be on the site soon so send him your best.

Chris