Not going to lie, that took me hours to write! :D
Liked On: 21-07-2024, 08:57 AM
Our adventure began at 4:30am on the Sunday as we set off from home in the Manawatu in the Hilux headed for the 8:15am ferry sailing from Wellington. ...
Liked On: 21-07-2024, 08:57 AM
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Liked On: 21-07-2024, 08:46 AM
A very handsome Lee Speed by Bonehill. Folding leaf sights behind a fixed V,with a ramp sight to Finnish. Border engraved with dust cover and magazine cut off. Tight and slick,a real gentleman's...
Liked On: 20-07-2024, 06:34 PM
Martini Henry 577/450 Still delivering bad news after 173 years.
Liked On: 20-07-2024, 06:33 PM
Well less than 24 hours and I have found a Lancaster Oval bore rifle for sale at the very top end of my Lancaster budget Will be a while before I get to see it. Sadly it has one more barrel...
Liked On: 20-07-2024, 08:45 AM
It is a "living document " and it grew by several new chapters last week when assisting a forum member with a problem martini ( is there any other kind ? ). There is a companion volume titled "...
Liked On: 18-07-2024, 01:28 PM
I had a great meeting with the Casting guy yesterday. I'm just going to throw a whole lot of money at it and get the professionals to cast all the hammers I want from the fragments of the...
Liked On: 18-07-2024, 11:05 AM
Hahahahaha. I'm typing this reply for the hot depths of a bath soaking my tired limbs. Biking yesterday certainly wasn't the best plan before a walk like this! I had been thinking of a weapon of...
Liked On: 17-07-2024, 10:00 PM
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Liked On: 17-07-2024, 09:58 PM
Tidy but well used 1873 produced in 1874. Retailed by Wikinson & Son Pall Mall London,the Son went on to Swords and Razor blade production.
Liked On: 17-07-2024, 08:40 AM
Hi all, have just got home to the Manawatu late last night after a huge 9 days around the South Island. It was an amazing trip in so many differen't ways. I have been blown away by the many...
Liked On: 16-07-2024, 02:13 PM
A former workmate of mine has a wax 3D printer that prints directly in wax ready for use in investment casting. I know he gets lots cast in silicone bronze but I think he gets some ferous castings...
Liked On: 15-07-2024, 08:15 PM
Well flintlock ruled in service for 180 years Percussion for only 40 years Then a few weird and wonderful creations before we settled into the self contained cartridge which has now been...
Liked On: 14-07-2024, 09:13 PM
I did not know that (must read the manual again). The engineering nerd in me couldn't help himself, and had to look for the conversion. Like you, he couldn't find it and started from basics. ...
Liked On: 12-07-2024, 09:49 AM