adam f Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Firstly thanks for all the help and advice on here, it was a mine field choosing my first shotgun. After a couple of months of looking, trying out I had everything from rude and ignorant gun shop owners to very helpful ones - and the help from Pigeon Watch was invaluable. The budget wasnt a huge issue, I just wanted a good starter gun but didnt know what to look for. I very, very nearly bought a lovely 687 Silver Pigeon, but when the shop owner picked up a ringing phone just as we were about to shake hands I had second thoughts on spending £1000 on my first gun which may or may not have been right for me. In the end I took a bit of a gamble and had a deal with a guy in here for a Rizzini. He knocked off £50 for me collecting it and it was a low risk way to get started at just £200. The gamble paid off and it fitted very well - just needed another 1" on the stock. Comb height was perfect. It was in average condition - mostly superficial. The day after I collected it I had an invite out Pigeon shooting - my first ever attempt and I shot 6! I'm now well and truely hooked! I then took the gun apart gave it a good clean (the bores were filthly but came up like new) cleaned and oiled the action, polished the small amount of surface rust off the sideplates and started on the final big task - stripping the horrible laquer off the stock. Again with advice from here it came off easily. A quick rub down revleaved what I think is a reasonable piece of wood for a cheap gun. Half a dozen coats of Walnut oil and voila! What a transformation! I bought a new stock end pad and profiled it to size and I now have a lovely gun for £200 to get me started - and you know what it feels just as good as many of the more expensive ones Ive tried over the past few weeks. Here's how she turned out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinclay Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 what a cracker!! You done well there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Well done. Looks a good buy, which I don't think you will lose a penny on, if you decide to change in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 well done hope you enjoy and shoot lots of piddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Good job mate, Done really well on the gun and the price there. Hope she brings you a lot of joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Cracking job....looks the bees knees.You're much better off with a cheap gun that fits than an expensive one which doesn't.Well done. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gloker Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Thats a handsome gun. good job on the stock, looks the bees knickers! Edited August 3, 2010 by gloker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeezer Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Top Job - enjoy and shoot shoot shoot shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Hiya, Well done on getting the Rizzinni...I've got one too, a mate gave me it when I got my ticket...you'll love it, I'm sure... BTW, any chance of me sending it to you ?, do the same job for me... Edited August 3, 2010 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Very nice looking timber on that gun. Well done on your first purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam f Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks for all the kind comments chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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