theshootist

I started with a Suzuki Bandit 600 before moving to a Triumph ST1050 (stonking engine). Currently I ride a KTM 1290SDGT and also have a 690 SMCR for a bit of fun. Both super torquey, amusing machines. I also have an ongoing project 1975 Honda CB750 which was already converted to a brat bike when I bought it... my friends said it was a silly idea and I would barely ride it, so far they are right!

What a find!

So my 80 series is in fact an economy offroader!

Yes! The 4.5 petrol even worse, I've seen as low as 13mpg on mine! This is why so many were LPG converted.

If you can find an 80 series landcruiser that doesn't have terrible rust then that would be my choice. No longer as cheap as they were unfortunately. Alternatively a prado (sold here as the Landcruiser) with the d4d engine. The 80 series is built to a different standard than a land rover and like the defender has a solid front axle and can be had with three differential locks, very capable offroad.

It's not a cross over stock. It will be in the next Southams auction. Its an amazing time to buy Birmingham boxlocks especially as they have never been cheaper relatively (I think!).

I've recently bought a new boxlock, Churchill Utility XXV 1934 patent assisted opener. It has a long stock and good wall thickness. It's 2.5" and I'll keep my cartridges to 1oz. So my cased Webley 700 (26" with Churchill Rib) is going into auction. I bought it probably 13/14 years ago from an advert on here and it's served me well. Sad to see it go but I wouldn't use it over the Churchill. I enjoy carrying and shooting these short barreled guns, they make instinctive shooting easier and I find pushing my left hand further down the barrels keeps them from moving too fast.

That's great news! We should meet up and give it a run! 100%

The takedown function has indeed been pinned.

Yes.. the precursor to the Ithaca Model 37

Seen! I was going to call and ask whether the takedown joint was pinned as part of conversion to Sect 2. Unfortunately more of these lovely guns are being spoiled (in my view) in doing this.

As above. Once the gun is moved from your SGC go FAC then you can do the de-restriction work yourself. The need for the tube to be glued so it doesn't constitute a detachable magazine, no longer applies. It's going the other way that requires Proof House confirmation, but again, no need for an RFD to be involved.

Fantastic. I have a very early Auto 5 with a straight stock. I also had one with a 32" ribbed barrel which I let go. It shot extremely well on clays. The ribbed barrels do seem to be quite rare over here.

Wow thank you!

Thank you. Details of the event or a heads up if there's a rifle there?

Sadly I am overseas that day. Thanks

Hi, looking for a Tomahawk, any caliber, ideally with a walnut stock. Thanks

The Birmingham proof House used to take a different view on the definition of "detachable magazine" than the London proof House, so it depended on where the restriction was proofed as to whether they insisted on them being welded. It's ridiculous as so many take down guns have been ruined for no reason.

Although I missed out on the Winchester, can I ask if it was still possible to take down?

It's a beauty. I do prefer an under lever on a hammer gun.

Did the gun come from Holts? I know that some auctioneers split cases and guns into separate lots to increase the yield on lower priced guns.

Yes please to the rapid. Pm sent.

I'd love to take the MFR please. Pm sent

I think it looks fantastic and should take sales from LR. They have taken a que from the FJ Cruiser, new defender and Bronco which all have retro looks. If its the same 2.8 as in the Hilux and current UK prado landcruiser then that will be a bit agricultural compared to what LR offer. I'm a big fan of Toyota. It will likely be more reliable than the new Defender and cheaper than the Ineos Grenadier.

There were a couple of very nice Winchester Model 12s for sale in the Southams sale. Sadly I had to keep myself away this time, otherwise I would have got carried away!