About gundoc

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Age
77
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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2,243
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0.64
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Last Activity
Yesterday 10:28 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Expected price for an antique shotgun
    A nice example of a Facile Princeps Greener. A lot depends on the bore condition, action tightness, ejector or extractor, cased, etc. but it looks pretty good with a decent amount of original finish....
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 06:57 PM
  2. northdude
    northdude liked post by gundoc On thread : Expected price for an antique shotgun
    A nice example of a Facile Princeps Greener. A lot depends on the bore condition, action tightness, ejector or extractor, cased, etc. but it looks pretty good with a decent amount of original finish....
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 06:12 PM
  3. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : What are some of the smoothest bolt actions you have handled?
    Clearly only very few of you have handled a Krag (not surprising as they fairly thin on the ground in NZ) but nothing else comes close, smoother than a silk worm's singlet!
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 05:57 PM
  4. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : What are some of the smoothest bolt actions you have handled?
    Krag, early Mannlicher Schonauer, Lee-Enfield, in that order for smoothness, move Lee-Enfield to the top of the heap for rapidity of fire!
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 01:22 PM
  5. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 08:19 AM
  6. 6x47
    6x47 liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 07:21 AM
  7. Bill999
    Bill999 liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 10:50 PM
  8. tommygun
    tommygun liked post by gundoc On thread : Reloading for the .455 Webley
    A wee bit more would be perfect, just so about 65% of the case wall thickness is biting into the bullet. The old .455 is a good mid-range cartridge and a proven stopper in military service. It will...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 10:25 PM
  9. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    I am away from my records for a few days but will PM you ASAP.
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 10:05 PM
  10. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    The term 'overall length' has already been tested in Court and the Judge agreed with me and accepted the it meant the maximum dimension between the two extremities of the firearm and did not have to...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
  11. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:47 PM
  12. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : Reloading for the .455 Webley
    A wee bit more would be perfect, just so about 65% of the case wall thickness is biting into the bullet. The old .455 is a good mid-range cartridge and a proven stopper in military service. It will...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 09:03 PM
  13. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 08:24 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Police 'policy' is not law but the Police only need to suggest it to Parliament and it could be pushed through. At present the law states 'overall length' which can include screwed on items if the...
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 08:22 PM
  15. blake
    blake liked post by gundoc On thread : No4 mk2 303
    Any No4 bolt will fit but it will need to be checked for headspace before using. This is a classic case of why you never separate bolts from rifles!
    Liked On: 17-01-2021, 12:12 PM

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