strangford wildfowler Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Was wondering if any gun makers make modern 8 bore. All replies welcome strangford wildfowler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyshireDale. Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Was wondering if any gun makers make modern 8 bore. All replies welcome strangford wildfowler. Hello mate, I dont know if any new ones are made but I recently bought a "Afton Gunworks" English made 8 Bore from the mid 1980's just having the woodwork done up but its a very sturdy built gun based on a "Rigby " type action with a falling block operated by a side lever...serial no-13...its a true .835" bore steel barrel so you can fire plaswads through it etc, you just have to tweak the Brass on the plastic remi cases a little on the lathe to make them fit otherwise you'd have to have some full "Brass cases" made..."be mindful of this" if your ever offered one!....I know there have been quite a few spanish 10 to 8's bored out but I dont know other than this model if any specific 8s have been made as the shells ceased being manufactured in 1976 by Eley, so other than these little firms producing small numbers I would'nt have thought anyone else would produce any as there'd be no money in it obviously most good gunsmiths would make you one but at what cost?. atb....Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Cheers for the reply dale would love an 8 bore but they are far to expensive. My grandad was a wildfowling man through and through and all he used was double 8, don't have it in the family no more because it was sold after he died and that was before I was born (I'm 14) Do you have a 8 bore and what do think of it? All the best Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Have you still got the other 8 Dale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyshireDale. Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Have you still got the other 8 Dale? Hello Mat, yes I've still got the "Holland & Holland"...more of an investment really where this new gun is more of a tough, no nonsence working gun...(dont need to be too careful with it)...its the one "Harry the cat" had a shot with...took it to work and let a few of the lads have a go with it...Harry shot his 1st duck with it, even though it was only drawn on a cardboard box in felt pen but he still claimed a kill!...anyway me and steve have joined up again , so we'll see you shortly down the wash, hope you've got the reloading game sorted? best wishes...Dale......by the way..kennels are looking well, looked at a few of your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Was wondering if any gun makers make modern 8 bore. All replies welcome strangford wildfowler. I think any of the old established gun makers can make one if you have enough money to throw at them as it would be a very special order , good luck on the lotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hello mate, I dont know if any new ones are made but I recently bought a "Afton Gunworks" English made 8 Bore from the mid 1980's just having the woodwork done up but its a very sturdy built gun based on a "Rigby " type action with a falling block operated by a side lever...serial no-13...its a true .835" bore steel barrel so you can fire plaswads through it etc, you just have to tweak the Brass on the plastic remi cases a little on the lathe to make them fit otherwise you'd have to have some full "Brass cases" made..."be mindful of this" if your ever offered one!....I know there have been quite a few spanish 10 to 8's bored out but I dont know other than this model if any specific 8s have been made as the shells ceased being manufactured in 1976 by Eley, so other than these little firms producing small numbers I would'nt have thought anyone else would produce any as there'd be no money in it obviously most good gunsmiths would make you one but at what cost?. atb....Dale. Any chance of a pic of yours when its ready Dale it sounds interesting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyshireDale. Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Any chance of a pic of yours when its ready Dale it sounds interesting . Hello Carl, yes when its back together I'll post some pictures of it...if I can figure out how to do it?....bit of a "Technophobe"...comes with age, I'll probably have to ask one of the Daughters as both use "PC's" in their work! cheers....Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satx78247 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 To ALL, IF anyone is interested, http://www.gunbroker.com occasionly has flintlock/percussion/breechloading single/double barreled 8bores for sale CHEAP, as they are unlawful for hunting in the USA. yours, satx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Several on gun trader lovely holland an holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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