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Used, some slight wear, leather and canvas on wood.keys present £150 plus postage or I keep and convert to hold a McNab combo of rifle, shotgun and salmon rod!

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Not viable and yes £60 is extortionate. But more interested in whether this method proposed by this RFD is legal or my licence is at risk by following his instructions?

Just to be devils advocate, that is Pacel Force's policy? Not the actual legislation. However the receiving RFD seems to be flouting those rules asI am not a RFD, which sends alarm signals, is he using an ordinary Parcel Force collection service? Do we know the Legislation on the matter?

My local RFD wanted £60 for sending the weapon, including packaging. Receiving RFD states he could send Royal Mail with a label to avoid this cost, I pack gun hand it to Postie. "Write Strictly Addresse Only" and "don't add any indication there is a shotgun in the box".

Presumably because normally the people at the other end are also RFD licensed?

When you have a gun for sale, is it legal for a RFD who wants to purchase your shotgun to instruct Parcel Force / Royal Mail to collect weapon from you at your home, send you a copy of their RFD certificate and wire you the funds?

An interesting wall hanger for which no licence is required. I bought at auction where it was described as Swiss target rifle. barrel is not original and dog chewed a bit of the stock price £100, postage £22 uk

Looking for the above if anyone has one gathering dust.

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No sign of a makers stamp anywhere.

I bought a random selection of shooting gear at auction and this gem of a cartridge bag was amongst it. It's a little worn, but intact and a testament to the maker- anyone know who that is? My curiosity was drawn to the leather patch which seems original, not a repair on the lower right side of the front....whats that for then? Doesn't seem like a repair and can't think why it would be needed to protect against wear at that particular point?

Hi I'll take this posted. Please PM payment details

Well if you were to find yourself in The Yorkshire Dales and wanted to get from A to B sticking to ancient footpaths you would find that you do not always know when you have entered a field with cattle in it until you round a corner or thicket and see them stood a few yards from you. Such is the nature of the terrain. That was the situation I found myself before the original post in and have found myself in at various times before. The "I wouldn't enter a field with cattle in it" replies might work in the flat counties but don't take the discussion forwards in terms of what to do for you and your dog when you find yourself in that situation. A lass was killed near here a couple of years ago and there were plenty of "Darwin Award" posts on the farmers Facebook groups. Maybe a sign would have saved her life?, If farmers want to stop anyone from using footpaths on their land, is putting cattle on it all they need to do? In the Highlands there are cattle with big horns wandering around the unfenced roads and villages presumably without any issues.

This might finish you off then....advice from the ramblers association " The countryside is an inspiring place to walk but it can also be little daunting when cows and bulls are grazing near your path. But the countryside is working environment and it's important to be mindful and respectful of farms and farm animals, particularly during spring when cattle are rearing their young. Here’s some advice from our experts on what do when walking near cattle: Do Stop, look and listen on entering a field. Look out for any animals and watch how they are behaving, particularly bulls or cows with calves Try to avoid getting between cows and their calves Be prepared for cattle to react to your presence, especially if you have a dog with you Move quickly and quietly, and if possible walk around the herd Keep your dog close, on a short lead, and under effective control Remember to close gates behind you when walking through fields containing livestock Report any frightening incidents or attacks to the landowner, the highway authority, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and also the police if it's of a serious nature Keep us informed of any problems you experience Don’t Don’t hang onto your dog if you are threatened by cattle - let it go as the cattle will chase the dog and not you Don’t put yourself at risk by walking close to cattle Don’t panic or run – most cattle will stop before they reach you; if they follow just walk on quietly Cattle on your path So what do you do when cattle are obstructing the path? Find another way, by going around the cattle. If cattle are blocking a path through a field, you’re well within your rights to find a safe way, away from the path to avoid them. You should then re-join the footpath as soon as possible – and when you consider it safe to do so. Find out more about walking near livestock by reading the Countryside Code and Scottish Outdoor Access Code."