Patented in 1888, so it's still too new for you.
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Patented in 1888, so it's still too new for you.
BrentD
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Only by three years. The Winchester 1885 is the best rifle ever made.
So what is that thing anyway and what is it shooting? Black powder I assume. I like it !
1888 Commission Rifle, made by CH Hanel around 1900 for hunting mouflon & chamois.
8mm Mauser, shooting a 200 grain spitzer at a mild velocity (2300 fps). Some Nazi owned it before a god-fearing American GI liberated it and brought it home in 45. Dad picked it up in the early 70's.
BrentD
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Awesome. Paper patched? I have some paper patched black powder, German somethings (11ish mm) cartridges. I shot an 8mm German double back in September. Cool gun, nice cartridge. Do not know much about either one, however.
No, just a spitzer from Buffalo Arms. .318 diameter. I was using the woodliegh 200 grain round nose but it didn't feed from the en bloc clip. The spitzers are perfect for it. Fast & smooth action and it recoils like a beast. Weighs around 6.5 pounds.
BrentD
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I'd like to shoot it some day. Maybe Grouse Camp 3.0 should have a gunshow and match
I'd like to shoot it some day. Maybe Grouse Camp 3.0 should have a gunshow and match
That seems like a solid idea. I know one of our troupe just picked up a nice little Heym in 6.5 Swede.
@VikingsGuy can bring his plastic crap too. Everyone likes a beater sig.
