Thread: Walnut and blued steel,

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Very unusual stock, interesting to see it

Yeah, never seen another one like it with the flats over the action, only seen that on vintage Orbendorff Mausers before.

So far I have worked out that the action was built by JP Sauer and Sohn in the 30’s.

Trying a few other avenues to find out some more details!


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right,so to avoid 20 lashings at dawn......... that is twice now you have mentioned this "other " 50 calibre ..this mystical 500 2 5/8" still hasnt shown it self I dont believe,and the line up of cartridges for comparison isnt really fair without one of her fodder in the middle....hop to it pronto like....PLEASE.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

right,so to avoid 20 lashings at dawn......... that is twice now you have mentioned this "other " 50 calibre ..this mystical 500 2 5/8" still hasnt shown it self I dont believe,and the line up of cartridges for comparison isnt really fair without one of her fodder in the middle....hop to it pronto like....PLEASE.

@Micky Duck Hollis Martini 500 2 5/8" BPE pistol grip sporting, express sights and ovate barrel with matt top flat rib

Just your run of the mill 500 BPE
It shoots to sights at 65m and holds to a dinner plate group off hand
It's down loaded a bit but is nice to shoot

Whereas the 1885 500 BPE I'm intending going full noise as they are a very strong and reliable action

File image of the two 500s

And a funny one
Trying to put the 3" BPE into the 2 5/8" Hollis Martini
It just wouldn't go around the corner in the loading trough

when you think about it the not being able to fit is a good thing..... thankyou for posting photos,I shall put the "cat o nine tails" back in the rack.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

when you think about it the not being able to fit is a good thing..... thankyou for posting photos,I shall put the "cat o nine tails" back in the rack.

@Micky Duck yes a very good thing the 3" doesn't fit because it's easy to keep safe from the wrong rounds going in the Hollis

When I sort the 1885s little fault I will do some testing and then have both the 500 BPEs put together for a shoot
Then I will get some images to post

The Hollis has good British express sights
The Winchester's attempt at express sights are a joke
So it has a genuine Lyman WS marked tang sight and Beech front sight on it now so I hope it will be 150m capable

Passed my annual shooting test with my " Garbage Rod".We have to put five rounds into a 30cm vital zone on a deer sized target at 100m. After firing 30 practice shots. Every big game hunter has to do this with each Rifle they wish to hunt with.

Im reading today that velocity isnt an issue with paper patched rounds,you can crank them up without trouble...will have another look as article may have been on that cartridge...


lots on the 458...bit more on 58calibre front stuffers...funny reading older magazines,this 1994 handloaders digest has heaps of great reading....the prices of components makes you cry.

Sako Vixen 222 and VX3 3-10 BC reticle, plan to shoot most of the game animals in the South Island as a wee bucket list challenge

Anywhere in the eye will do

Originally Posted by Southerner223

Sako Vixen 222 and VX3 3-10 BC reticle, plan to shoot most of the game animals in the South Island as a wee bucket list challenge

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now that is a nice wee set up

This rifle is restored and tested and ready to join the Walnut and Blued Steel ranks

Remington No.5 303
1898 nitro sporting model
No 114 so mid production which puts it about 1900 made

One of only 28 sporting rolling block 303s ever
made
All the repairs are completed and it shoots well despite the poor sights



Shown with its Baby Carbine older brother circa 1888

Picked this up at the last auction. Full custom pre64 Winchester mod 70 in 270. Not sure who made it but they knew how to make a stock. Some of the best chequering and inletting I've seen.

Originally Posted by FRST

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Yes, you’ve got a very nice bit of kit there. I bet it cost you a fraction of what it cost the original owner paid to get it done…