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DanWalker

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    Grouse, woodcock, moorlands, German Shorthaired Pointers, old British shotguns and conservation

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  1. Not sure this is any help but it's a similar enough shape that I have one on my 1983 Miroku 6000 grade III - it's about 0.5mm too wide overall, so 0.25mm per side. I could sand it smooth but it doesn't affect my mount and I'm lazy. I wouldn't say that it has made a massive difference - getting the comb made adjustable to fit properly cut out a lot more felt recoil.
  2. Lincoln Vogue 20 bore. It's lovely. My first 20 but I'm hooked already
  3. Another vote for Aigle here. Tried Hunters and Le Chameaus. Loved Hunters but the quality went downhill dramatically. Le Chameaus were really comfortable and I did a lot of miles in them but they only lasted a year. Aigles were cheaper and a bit bigger fitting but they are as good and solid today as day one.
  4. I have a waistcoat, breeks and matching waterproof coat. The breeks and waistcoat are really good, the jacket is very warm and seems pretty well made but basically not waterproof.
  5. Hi all, just a quick question as I can't seem to find the answer online: Are the Inflex II pads the same size for 12 and 20 bore or do they come in different sizes? I'm assuming the former but just wanted confirmation. Ta, Dan
  6. Hi all, intrigued by the new Lincoln Vogue for rough shooting, but no local stockists. There aren't any reviews around yet as far as I can tell so I was just wondering if anyone seen one / handled one / bought one? Any feedback? The nominal weight given is 3.05kg / 6lb 11oz in 12 bore, 28 inch barrels which sounds nice to carry and potentially quite lively. Thanks in advance, Dan
  7. My 525 (Feb 16) always has a very fine surface rust on the standing breech and the breech ends of the barrels. Rubs off very easily so I just keep it as well oiled as possible and make sure it doesn't go back in the cabinet damp. All the other surfaces are very well finished and don't rust.
  8. Hull Imperial Game in 28g or 30g will be enough cartridge for just about anything and have fairly soft recoil. They work very well in my various 2.5in chamber guns at any rate. Most suppliers do a 'traditional game load' of 28g in a 65mm cartridge so you can't go too far wrong.
  9. My first thought was W&S. Lovely gun.I have a hankering for a Lang. One day... Enjoy
  10. Would agree with Midland or possibly Osborne
  11. I think Cogswell and Harrison were one of the few London makers, other than the very top ones, that could reasonably claim to be genuine London makers - as in they had a factory in London and did most of the work in house, I think I read (probably in one of Diggory Hadoake's books) that they only bought in the barrel tubes - possibly from Belgium. If I remember correctly 'Avant Tout' describes the Cogswell variation of the standard Anson & Deeley boxlock that utilises a barrel-mounted coil spring ejector mechanism. There seems to have been loads of variations and Cogswell had lots of different named models, some of which were Avant Tout type and some not. I particularly like the 'Extra Quality Victor' models with the engraved sideplates. Very nice. If the OP gets a chance a pic or two would be appreciated - always nice to see an old English gun in use.
  12. I was merely trying to add a bit of info to the identity of the guns - I think that's half the fun of old English-made guns, as they can have a very complicated backstory with the name on the gun (especially in the case of the boxlock) having very little to do with the actual manufacturer.
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