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Double my Pleasure...... #18150542 02/18/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas	I "skored" an 1895 Winchester a while back. It came with 8 boxes of Ammo, 300 Gr. Hornady Interlock. So when I had the opportunity...... German "Guild" Double , 405 Winchester. 7 pin Sidelock, 25' barrels. Should be here in the next week or so. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

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Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18151244 02/18/23
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rockdoc Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,085 Australia	Whoa! Gorgeous! From the PNW?

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18153337 02/19/23
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Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662 Likes: 1	GW, 405 Winchester...great Hog round :-)

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18153806 02/19/23
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,304 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by geedubya I "skored" an 1895 Winchester a while back. It came with 8 boxes of Ammo, 300 Gr. Hornady Interlock. So when I had the opportunity...... German "Guild" Double , 405 Winchester. 7 pin Sidelock, 25' barrels. Should be here in the next week or so. ya! GWB I am LOVING that Geedub! "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18154131 02/19/23
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SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,623 Likes: 1 Columbia, S.C.	That is a most useful double for 'Merica! To say I am envious would be quite an understatement.

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Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18154516 02/19/23
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Paladin Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,361 Cody, Wyoming	GW, please bring it to the hog hunt. I have plenty of ammo and I'd like to shoot it. How many obama supporters does it take to change a light bulb? None, they prefer to remain in the dark. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. George Bernard Shaw ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18156279 02/20/23
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gunchamp Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,887 Likes: 22 mountains of central PA	Originally Posted by geedubya I "skored" an 1895 Winchester a while back. It came with 8 boxes of Ammo, 300 Gr. Hornady Interlock. So when I had the opportunity...... German "Guild" Double , 405 Winchester. 7 pin Sidelock, 25' barrels. Should be here in the next week or so. ya! GWB Awesome. Beautiful gun!

Re: Double my Pleasure...... Paladin #18156541 02/20/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas	Originally Posted by Paladin GW, please bring it to the hog hunt. I have plenty of ammo and I'd like to shoot it. Most likely it will not get here until after I've already left. If by some miracle it does, I will bring it. I do have an 1895 that is chambered for the 405 that I can bring. PM forthcoming. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18156715 02/20/23
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John_Havard Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,083 Kitsap Peninsula, WA	Ultra nice!

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18158326 02/20/23
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KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,003 COAST OF MAINE	Lucky man!

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Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18161137 02/21/23
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ChiefPilot Campfire Greenhorn C Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 93 Spring Branch, TX	I'm in the process of buying a Francotte SxS in 405. Can't wait to try it on some hogs. Also got some ammo, brass, dies and bullets with it. Should keep me going for a while. Still looking for more reloading supplies though. Have fun with that great looking rifle.

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18164908 02/22/23
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Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662 Likes: 1	Ya!

Re: Double my Pleasure...... ChiefPilot #18165107 02/22/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas G geedubya OP Campfire Outfitter
OP geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,150 Likes: 15 Texas	Originally Posted by ChiefPilot I'm in the process of buying a Francotte SxS in 405. Can't wait to try it on some hogs. Also got some ammo, brass, dies and bullets with it. Should keep me going for a while. Still looking for more reloading supplies though. Have fun with that great looking rifle. Back at ya! Would luv to see pix of both the rifle and perforated porkers! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18265500 03/21/23
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knivesforme Campfire Regular K Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 976 Nevada	That is nice, we’re going to need some more pictures when it gets to Texas! If your a leftist, whatever Donald Trump says or does, that pisses you off rest assured, I am a Happy Camper!

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18266441 03/22/23
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jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,626 Likes: 1 Orange Park, Florida	Outstanding piece and I love it in 405. It was a popular caliber in India for tigers and general use. Years ago I had a chance to buy a Manton in that caliber, but I hesitated..and lost. Well done! PS: I have a couple of cases of Hornadys so if you ever need any, let me know. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18267802 03/22/23
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swiftshot Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 370 Montreal	Very nice.How does it shoot?

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18270039 03/23/23
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ChiefPilot Campfire Greenhorn C Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 93 Spring Branch, TX	Had my Francotte in the blind last night on a search for hogs. Unfortunately none showed up. I did shoot on the night before, however I was using my 6.5 PRC. It was an axis hunt so longer shots were expected…… Also got the axis that evening so 2nd day was all about varmints and hogs with the 405. Oh well, there will be other trips soon! I’ll post some pics of the 405 at the ready when I get home. Last edited by ChiefPilot; 03/23/23.

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18274613 03/24/23
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JoSwan Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 77 Kansas City	What a beaut!

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18275040 03/24/23
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crshelton Campfire Regular Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,302 Republic of Texas	Recent kill with one .405- the custom DR: Mighty good eating! A bit larger trophy! The .405 Winchester CRS, NRA Benefactor Life Member, Whittington Center, TSRA, DWWC, DRSS Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/

Re: Double my Pleasure...... geedubya #18319348 04/07/23
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ChiefPilot Campfire Greenhorn C Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 93 Spring Branch, TX	Got some pics and info on my Francotte 405 Win Double rifle. Received this info from the seller. It's a very solid working rifle that's seen a bit of time in the field. It's not a safe queen and I'd love to know everywhere it's traveled. Came from the estate of a guy living on the east coast. The barrels are now with JJ Perodeau having a red dot optic installed. My aging eyes just can't see he sights well enough for it to be used properly in the field. Griffin & Howe No.810 Boxlock, Ejector, Double Rifle in .405 Winchester, built by FRANCOTTE of Belgium on their small 28-gauge sized frame. Greener Crossbolt action with barrel extension Key action screws have set screws Great dark figured feather crotch walnut stocks, straight grip, some light handling marks. Checkering sharp. Gold "SAFE" inlayed under the safety. Double Triggers Raised rib with a single standing rear sight. Rib is configured high so a good machinist could mill the appropriate groves for scope mounts or Red Dot sights. Barrels are in excellent condition- 24 5/8" Length of Pull to a checkered steel butt plate with Trap- 14 1/2" Sling swivel in butt stock, and thru screws on the barrel rib for sling stud forward Weight 8.5lbs. Regulates well with Winchester Teddy Roosevelt Commemorative and Hornady Ammo Few more pics at the Campfire Image Gallery here - https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/18319300/francotte-sxs-405-win Attached Images o0Ter8Lh.jpeg (16.25 KB, 136 downloads) T4bPUpEh.jpeg (11.63 KB, 136 downloads) Pd1cMLmh.jpeg (24.16 KB, 136 downloads) u37P3VUh.jpeg (22.75 KB, 136 downloads) TpPWuvnh.jpeg (15.6 KB, 135 downloads)

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