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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!
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GW, 405 Winchester...great Hog round :-)
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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!
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That is a most useful double for 'Merica! To say I am envious would be quite an understatement.
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GW, please bring it to the hog hunt. I have plenty of ammo and I'd like to shoot it.
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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!
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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
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I'm in the process of buying a Francotte SxS in 405. Can't wait to try it on some hogs.
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I'm in the process of buying a Francotte SxS in 405. Can't wait to try it on some hogs.
Back at ya!
Would luv to see pix of both the rifle and perforated porkers!
ya!
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That is nice, we’re going to need some more pictures when it gets to Texas!
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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!
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Very nice.How does it shoot?
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Had my Francotte in the blind last night on a search for hogs. Unfortunately none showed up.
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Recent kill with one .405- the custom DR:
Mighty good eating!
A bit larger trophy! The .405 Winchester
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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. Few more pics at the Campfire Image Gallery here -
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/18319300/francotte-sxs-405-win
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Very classical DR. Kudos on your great find.
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Very nice. Congratulations.
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I know this is big bore/express rifles,
but one more that I was lucky enough to snag.....
No maker ID, just Kruppstahl on either barrel.
Hammer Double chambered for the 30 WCF
On the way here, I had it drilled/tapped for a Pic Rail so I could mount an RMR.
Made time yesterday afternoon to try it with the fixed iron sights.
I bought a box of 150 gr. Federal rounds
I had two ancient boxes of Remington and Peter's 170s
First outing @ 50 yds.
Now that I know where the point of impact is vs the placement of the bead in the v-notch I may be able to do better.
I mounted the Vortex Venom, but did not have the amount of elevation necesary. Boresighted the Burris FastFire and that appears to be a go.
Gonna try that soon.
Next will be handloads to see what I can do to stack left and right.
ya!
GWB
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