Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Drawn a blank on DH in the book so far but its in different sections & not quick to use , will have another look later , I would say they are all related in some way ' ATB Pole Star four bore might have some answers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auceps Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Irwin Wallas Wigton King St . 1854 - 1869 Thanks for the info. That puts the old girl as at least 150 years old, what tales she could tell if only. Jim Edited September 9, 2013 by auceps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just pm'd you a link on the family from a local newspaper article. Irwin Wallas Wigton King St . 1854 - 1869 Thanks for the info. That puts the old girl as at least 150 years old, what tales she could tell if only. Jim Have a read of the link I have just pm'd you. Certainly related, as it appears that the business was handed down from Irwin through the generations to Daniel Hornsby Wallas. Drawn a blank on DH in the book so far but its in different sections & not quick to use , will have another look later , I would say they are all related in some way ' ATB Pole Star four bore might have some answers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Irwin Wallas Wigton King St . 1854 - 1869 Thanks for the info. That puts the old girl as at least 150 years old, what tales she could tell if only. Jim Beats a pogo stick any day for interest eh ? If I can find out any more I will let you know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just pm'd you a link on the family from a local newspaper article. Have a read of the link I have just pm'd you. Certainly related, as it appears that the business was handed down from Irwin through the generations to Daniel Hornsby Wallas. Thanks will do most of theses gun dealers / makers are related or passed down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 A bit of a swizz, as my D.H. Wallas is actually a Westley Richards as I have mentioned previously.(Well actually, probably a better gun for it) Thanks will do most of theses gun dealers / makers are related or passed down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just seen an old'ish ad. for a pair of 1840, 28 bore Wallas Percussion pistols that were sold on Gunstar for £3,700. It also appears that there may have been a Wallas making guns before Irwin. A bit of a swizz, as my D.H. Wallas is actually a Westley Richards as I have mentioned previously.(Well actually, probably a better gun for it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just seen an old'ish ad. for a pair of 1840, 28 bore Wallas Percussion pistols that were sold on Gunstar for £3,700. It also appears that there may have been a Wallas making guns before Irwin. Thats a lot of dosh for a pair of Pecussion pistols by a provincial maker Penelope ? there must have been some thing special about them , perhaps they were mint I looked at a pair of Westly Richards Officers Pistols complete with case , tools & trade label & wow ! was I tempted , I had the money handy too , If my memory is right it was about 2001 & they had a price tag of £2,500 or £3,000 , wished I had bought em now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Were you able to access the link I sent? Thats a lot of dosh for a pair of Pecussion pistols by a provincial maker Penelope ? there must have been some thing special about them , perhaps they were mint I looked at a pair of Westly Richards Officers Pistols complete with case , tools & trade label & wow ! was I tempted , I had the money handy too , If my memory is right it was about 2001 & they had a price tag of £2,500 or £3,000 , wished I had bought em now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Were you able to access the link I sent? Yes thanks & will have a good read later Penelope looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Got a muzzle loading 4 bore that is BP proof god knows how old it is made by Wallas of Wigtown, I only load 31/2 ounces due to its age although its a true 4 bore 1.05 inches not 0.930 inches as most are. I only loaded 31/2 ounces of shot and equal volume of powder or you can use the old rule of 1:5 powder and shot. Shot seven widgeon with one shot once, never meant to just swung in front of the pack as they wiffled down onto a flooded wash poor old dog was busy retrieving the three that were not stone dead. That was in the good old days when we could use lead, 31/2 ounces of lead 4's patterned well from a true cylinder gun at twenty five yards, happy days. I have just been talking to a mate auceps & a friend of his has a largish collection of Wallis of Wigtown guns all muzzle loaders & Hammer guns , 15 in total I am told so looks like a few still around . ATB Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Any 8 bore fans or wannabes there is a single 8 & coming up in Adams Partridge sale for 11 Oct its a H Arkill single or there is the Greener 8 double ect for any lotto winners to have a bid on at Holts sale on the 19 Sept . Good Luck . Pole Star Edited September 12, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Any 8 bore fans or wannabes there is a single 8 & coming up in Adams Partridge sale for 11 Oct its a H Arkill single or there is the Greener 8 double ect for any lotto winners to have a bid on at Holts sale on the 19 Sept . Good Luck . Pole Star There is several greener 8s in that sale, some loverly guns! Unfortunately i think this is the only greener i can afford http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=A190913+1598+&refno=+++71193&saletype= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 There is several greener 8s in that sale, some loverly guns! Unfortunately i think this is the only greener i can afford http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=A190913+1598+&refno=+++71193&saletype= Well you never know Matt , a well know dealer in England told me some years ago that some times when you get a collection being broken up the prices may not be as high as one would think because suddenly there are a number of them on the market ? but then you may or may not be lucky . I have been lucky at a twice at action but only through being present on sale day where I can see what is happening , commission bids have never worked for me , trouble is you have to take time off work & have a long journey to where the auction is & worse still return empty handed . But other people will no doubt have had different experiences ?. ATB Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Just curious as to who using one on here? Do you use it regularly for wildfowling or just end of season when the geese are a bit higher up? I have a sbs 10 which I am considering changing for an over and under 10 but always fancied an 8. Are all of the sbs 8's a few thousand or can you pick up a decent one for 1-2K? And where's the best place to look for one? They all seem to be fairly expensive so how do you know what is a good buy or whatever? ps i understand an 8 doesn't give you much more range over a 10? Sorry for the multiple questions Just wondered if you managed to find your self an 8bore yet Wildfowler ? any luck yet in getting to look at any ? . ATB Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 3rd full season of using my pride and joy on the marsh - accounting for some memorable wigeon and one special pre-Christmas Pinkfoot. Special memories. http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=209493&page=1 CBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad63 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 £5, £10.................... Glad you've had some success with it mate, it's a bootiful piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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