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   akaroa1 liked post by omark On thread : .577/450 Martini

   284272284274284275 Photos attached. Very pleasing for the first outing. I need to slug the bore and get some better fitting bullets and then I will be away.... the smokey stuff is really...

   Liked On: 23-09-2025, 09:02 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : A Thomas Bland & Sons, out there doing it since 1896

   Everything works as it should, at some point the rifle has been "done up" by someone with expertise (it came from Nelson, Im wondering if Dave Ward did the work but he doesnt answer his landline) and...

   Liked On: 20-09-2025, 11:01 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Boxton On thread : A quick guide to buying vintage rifles from older owners

   All a point of perspective isn't it. akaroa1 for some you are the young upstart building the relationship with a reputable collector of a certain vintage For others...you are the revered...

   Liked On: 17-09-2025, 10:57 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : A quick guide to buying vintage rifles from older owners

   I think that in the next 10 to 15 years we will see the largest transfer of firearms post second world war,perhaps in history. The boomers who were the first large scale firearms collectors are aging...

   Liked On: 17-09-2025, 08:48 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by omark On thread : .577/450 Martini

   Sorry mate… forgot to mention the big bits of lead…

   Liked On: 17-09-2025, 08:46 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Maca49 On thread : A quick guide to buying vintage rifles from older owners

   I’ve been lucky to have mixed with a few very knowledgeable guys involved in antique arms. From back in the days of the read gun shows in Auckland and around the country. I soon learnt, much of these...

   Liked On: 17-09-2025, 07:15 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by 00buck On thread : A quick guide to buying vintage rifles from older owners

   Good advise here. Just as an aside, over the last years the definition of 'collectors' has changed somewhat. Some folks call themselves collectors are merely 'buyers and keepers' of firearms- usually...

   Liked On: 17-09-2025, 02:41 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : .577/450 Martini

   If you run it " full noise" it will shoot a foot high,be less accurate and beat you up. Since he is unlikely to face a Cavalry charge ,the most accurate load that is comfortable to shoot...

   Liked On: 16-09-2025, 07:35 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Sika Seeker On thread : Gear Room

   This is what I did. I am a joiner though… everything in one place down one side of the garage with a drop down desk with the idea that I’ll reload one day 283494

   Liked On: 11-09-2025, 08:16 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Kero On thread : Hotchkiss Cannon Replica

    https://youtube.com/shorts/IFR0LC---J0?si=-CId5ylQiweSxI46 A little test fire video

    Liked On: 31-08-2025, 10:46 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by luv2safari On thread : MMy Hunting Days Come to an End

    Alas, the photo of my first antelope was lost years ago during a nasty divorce. She was crazy and mean. She missed this chukar hunt photo from the same year. https://i.imgur.com/Cv0vwME.jpg ...

    Liked On: 29-08-2025, 07:46 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by gimp On thread : Understanding Group and measures

    Rimmed cartridges in break-action single-shot rifles?

    Liked On: 27-08-2025, 04:53 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by makka On thread : Cracking the Code on another Double Rifle

    If only I'd known that before I threw all this seasons ones out. I'll see if I can scrounge some up for you

    Liked On: 25-08-2025, 10:54 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by 2ndSouthCanterbury On thread : Tell me about this Snider action and stock

    It's Belgian manufacture. V"star"R and Italics are the giveaway.

    Liked On: 25-08-2025, 04:29 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by veitnamcam On thread : What Have You Loaded Today

    Is it primer only or just pull projectile from a 22lr or recharge with some other powder or what's the go there?

    Liked On: 22-08-2025, 05:12 PM

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