Hello All,
Since many of you enjoy reading about rifles with "stories", I've posted this information about a Double Rifle that I acquired in late 2013. I love rifles with stories, and I really enjoy researching them.
Back in 2013 while I was searching high and low for a 577 BPE to add to my collection, I ran across a "story" from early in 2001. It was about a rifle that had all the things that everyone wants in a fine double rifle. I call them the "Lucky Seven". Here they are, not neccessarily in any order.
First, a very fine World renown Maker.
Second, a document from the World renown Maker that substantiates the original specifications.
Third, a Famous Owner.
Forth, a document from the World renown Maker that it was shipped directly to the Famous Owner.
Fifth, a documented history of use by the Famous Owner.
Sixth, a book written by the Famous Owner giving an account of the rifle's use.
Seventh, a picture in the book showing the Famous Owner holding the Double rifle.
The rifle I found is a John Dickson double rifle in 577 caliber.
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