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7 hours ago, London Best said:
But will only do 19 mpg.
This could be a factor for many people.
Yes! The 4.5 petrol even worse, I've seen as low as 13mpg on mine! This is why so many were LPG converted.
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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.
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4 hours ago, Penelope said:
Don't they.
The top one reminds me of my dad's Hellis cross eyed stocked gun.
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!).
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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.
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On 08/03/2024 at 09:08, impala59 said:
Well I won the Remington M17! Was a bit expensive but bought at the low end of guide price thankfully! Best news is my daughter has said she will pay for it for my birthday pressie as she has no idea what to get me! I love my kids! I'll post again when I pick it up and have had a chance to go over it, nevertheless, one ticked off the list!
That's great news! We should meet up and give it a run!
On 08/03/2024 at 12:29, Scrumbag said:Happy Shooting with that 17! Anyone fancy another pump club clay shoot?
100%
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On 29/02/2024 at 15:47, theshootist said:
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.
The takedown function has indeed been pinned.
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Yes.. the precursor to the Ithaca Model 37
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On 23/02/2024 at 15:14, Scrumbag said:
If people want a Model 12 there are 3 in Southams Sporting Guns Sale
Lot 903 - (S2) 16 bore Winchester Model 12 pump-action, (southamsauction.co.uk)
Lot 904 - (S2) 16 bore Winchester Model 12 pump-action, (southamsauction.co.uk)
Lot 905 - (S2) 12 bore Winchester Model 12 pump-action, (southamsauction.co.uk)
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.
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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.
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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.
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10 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said:
Hello, i put a Wanted on the Melbourne Fayre for people going and selling
Wow thank you!
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6 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said:
Hello, ok, there is an AGF member i think runs it , i could get details ??
Thank you. Details of the event or a heads up if there's a rifle there?
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1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said:
Hello, not sure where your located but there is the Melbourne Air rifles etc Fayre this Sunday, DE73 8GJ
Sadly I am overseas that day. Thanks
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Hi, looking for a Tomahawk, any caliber, ideally with a walnut stock. Thanks
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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.
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Although I missed out on the Winchester, can I ask if it was still possible to take down?
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On 17/01/2024 at 15:45, Feltwad said:
Thanks but this is a different Teasdale not the Teasdale of Durham City.
Feltwad
It's a beauty. I do prefer an under lever on a hammer gun.
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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.
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Yes please to the rapid. Pm sent.
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I'd love to take the MFR please. Pm sent
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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.
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On 29/05/2023 at 22:30, Downforce said:
I have had to thin out my collection so a few of my S2 pump action guns are going in to the upcoming Southams sale.
There is in fact a decent selection of pumps and semiautomatic and unusually slightly less over and under and SxS
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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!
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I have one. They would be fantastic on a short barreled gun that is not an option here. They are certainly not as quiet as a full length moderator (I have a full length one on a Greener GP that is quieter), but how quiet do you need it to be? I can shoot without ear defense using one.
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On 17/12/2022 at 09:18, rovercoupe said:
Sa80 bayonet and sheath, they clipped together to form wire cutters if I remember correctly
😆 handy if you're carrying one!
Any leatherman will do the job, but the SOG power tool gives mechanical advantage which makes it easier.
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So my 80 series is in fact an economy offroader!