Pole Star Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Just running it past the big gun owners on here to see what you think ? if a big bore meet can be set up for next season for owners of vintage/antique 8 & 4 bore breech & muzzle loads who would be up for it ? , perhaps a 3 day meet . I think there are enough of us on using them to get a meeting organized & I know there are some on here still trying to find one & with luck nest season they will have found one or begged borrowed or stole one ( ok perhaps not stole ) . It will take some work on my part to sort this but it will have to be strictly to 8 & 4 guns only or 2bore shoulder guns if any one is using such a rare lump !. OK the door is open for debate ?. who will fire the first SALVO ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Well i'm there for the second week in sept with the family. so if its then i'd love to have a play with your big weapons . I will leave the pogo stick in the lodgings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Well i'm there for the second week in sept with the family. so if its then i'd love to have a play with your big weapons . I will leave the pogo stick in the lodgings I was thinking about the filthy weather months Terry but don't panic if you just come across that field I will give you a go with the 8bore but the trouble is when you get home you will be trading in the pogo stick & looking for a vintage 8bore . ATB Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm italian, can I come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) I'm italian, can I come They dont use classy antique & vintage 4 & 8 bores ! they use cheap tacky 5 shot pogo sticks & they are illegal to use on wildfowl in the UK ! but if you are one of the rare exceptions then we might consider you . Nice Italian cafe here in Kirkwall & I was in there just the other day so I can not be accused of being racist ! . ps I dont care if you are or not just so long as you like the big old wildfowling guns Edited October 5, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 They dont use classy antique & vintage 4 & 8 bores ! they use cheap tacky 5 shot pogo sticks & they are illegal to use on wildfowl in the UK ! but if you are one of the rare exceptions then we might consider you . Nice Italian cafe here in Kirkwall & I was in there just the other day so I can not be accused of being racist ! . hahaha et tu, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biddy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I could be up for that if it is open to all members, I always planned to get to Orkney and any excuse to get the 8 out. Mind you, I would have to bring the 10 pogo stick for the rainy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I could be up for that if it is open to all members, I always planned to get to Orkney and any excuse to get the 8 out. Mind you, I would have to bring the 10 pogo stick for the rainy days. 8 bores work fine in the rain , if it comes off its a still a long way off . ATB Pole Star & watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Pole star what a great offer, and a brilliant opportunity for the big bore users to get together,,,, count me in,,,,,, can I bring all of my 8 s and my 4g Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Great looks like we are getting some interest & if this comes off next season the idea is a get together for big bore uses to exchange views & opinions show your guns around & maybe bring along any big bore guns or associated items you wish to sell or exchange & get some shooting in all on the same meet . Bring along any big bore guns you want to share with other fans fandango & I know some other chaps who will & they have some beautiful & rare guns . Sadly there is always the filthy money word & there is nothing in this for me except a get together & Orkney is a long way for some to come & we will need to hire a venue for at least one night & then there is the accommodation . Also it will be a chance to exchange ideas on loads & loading & a mate of mine has a lovely pin fire 8b he uses & if you ask him nicely he will bring along the tools to show us how its done ( psst ! do not mention pogo sticks to him he hates em with a vengeance ). ATB Pole Star Edited October 7, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four bore Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 hi polestarha ha ha very true............ yes it sounds very intresting, look forward to it.... atb fourbore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Ok some one on pw has a double barreled 4bore muzzle loader but I can't remember who it is , can some one flush him out & tell him about this meet . Thanks Pole Star Edited October 7, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmonster Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi Pole Star, when I bought the gun the guy gave me a trade label with it, if I could post pics on here I would but it reads JOHN WILKES est 1830 gun and rifle maker 79 Beak Street London W1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Hi Pole Star, when I bought the gun the guy gave me a trade label with it, if I could post pics on here I would but it reads JOHN WILKES est 1830 gun and rifle maker 79 Beak Street London W1. Hmm ! should be good & with good steel barrels will give many years of service . Edited October 7, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmonster Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hmm ! should be good & with good steel barrels will give many years of service . Agreed in excellent condition however unfortunately only one barrel, but on a plus side its only half price of a double . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I know a chap from my way who has a Wilkes single 4b breech loader, you from round Doncaster way snowmonster? Ok some one on pw has a double barreled 4bore muzzle loader but I can't remember who it is , can some one flush him out & tell him about this meet . Thanks Pole Star Oxfordfowler has a double 4b muzzle loader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmonster Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I know a chap from my way who has a Wilkes single 4b breech loader, you from round Doncaster way snowmonster? Oxfordfowler has a double 4b muzzle loader. Yes not a million miles from Donny . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I know a chap from my way who has a Wilkes single 4b breech loader, you from round Doncaster way snowmonster? Oxfordfowler has a double 4b muzzle loader. Thanks for that shaking I will have a chat to him , you have an 8b haven't you shaking , thats at least 3 of you then from the Welsh valleys who have one ! . How would you fancy a meet up next season ? . ATB Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks for that shaking I will have a chat to him , you have an 8b haven't you shaking , thats at least 3 of you then from the Welsh valleys who have one ! . How would you fancy a meet up next season ? . ATB Pole Star He has got a single 4b! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 He has got a single 4b! A single 4bore will do nicely thank you Big Mat . ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Nice one mat bagging your first duck!! I had a double 8 bore a few years ago and like a fool I sold it, I did get me money back but it was worth more! Yeah let me know about the big bore shoot, might be able to come up, just got a single 4 bore and a nice double English 10 b now. And like most wildfowlers a couple of pogo sticks in the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Nice one mat bagging your first duck!! I had a double 8 bore a few years ago and like a fool I sold it, I did get me money back but it was worth more! Yeah let me know about the big bore shoot, might be able to come up, just got a single 4 bore and a nice double English 10 b now. And like most wildfowlers a couple of pogo sticks in the cabinet Will do shaking we still have lots of time to sort this . ATB Pole star ps it will be a bit like a posh meet for vintage Bentley car owners , so you don't turn up in a Ford Fiesta or else ! & Fourbore is a big bloke with big hands & a bad paddy temper like I have coz we are both part Irish Edited October 7, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker58 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) All sounds very interesting, I think I would be up for that....Keep me informed,I haven't been out with the 8 yet! Last time down the marsh, Mossies were bloody merciless....A few friends said it was like giving blood without the tea and biscuits Wayne Edited October 7, 2013 by stalker58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the ongoing input & interest Gentlemen & aside from what has been posted here I have had some behind the scenes interest & I think any possible meet would have to be in early November next year so we have lots of time to work at it . As some one just said to me in a PM it would be a rare opportunity for us antique & vintage big bore users to get together for a shot & meet under the same roof for a pint & a yarn . Lets work at it . ATB Pole Star Edited October 8, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Things are looking very good for this chaps even though its still a very long way off & thanks for the PMs & a long call with Fourbore & some of you know other big bore users who will be interested to come along . So if all goes according to plan I would like to think it will be get together for real enthusiasts & perhaps even a mini arms fair because we all have bits & bobs we like to move on , so if you have any antique & vintage big bore or muzzle loading items surplus this will be the chance to sell them to the right minded shooters . It can any thing from powder flasks to empty cases & reloading tools ect so long as its all within the true antique/big bore range . I expect this thread to go quiet over the spring & summer but I will keep you updated & pm you all as ideas come in . ps Period costume is not essential & top hats & bowler hats do not stay on very well in the Orkney wind , they might finish up in Norway so if you do wear one put your name on it ! Edited October 9, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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