aister Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 My friend Robbie was down this morning for a bang at some geese and today he brought me a double 8 to try instead of the double 4. The 8 I was using is a Boneham hammer gun with beautiful damascus barrels made sometime in the 1880's and Robbie was using his double hammerless Tolley. Both of us were using his own shells, some loaded with BB and some with BBB lead. The geese was late leaving this morning, possibly been feeding under the moon, but we had good cover and probably the thick end of 8-900 geese came over us in dribs and drabs to begin with then one big lump of 450-500 hundred. It was blowing a gale force 8, gusting 10 this morning so the geese were fairly low coming head to wind over us so some of the shots were way out infront. I managed to bag 6 greylags, 4 single birds and a right and a left which I was chuffed with as they were the furthest out at about 60 yards. Robbie bagged 3 greylags, he might of had more but he was stuck in a bog to begin with and couldn't get the gun moved around very well. When the biggest lump came there was some birds 20 yards up and some 100 yards up and everywhere in between, I had the gun up three or four times then gave up, I couldn't seem to pick a bird and was happy to watch the whole lot heading to their feeding ground, a sight and sound that really gets the heart going, I had six and was happy with that. I was sat waiting at first light looking at the gun wishing it could speak, I bet it could tell a story or two. Not many pictures this morning with the weather but here is Robbie with his Tolley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Nice write up, I've just got the bug again and this story has made me desperate to get myself a new gun to get out with! Really regret selling it earlier this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 nice post, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 The angle of the picture makes things look grim for that Lab That's the real thing about geese isn't it? being there the shooting bit can sometimes just be an excuse. Love a real old girl like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 not sure but I think you had a post up last season were you and a friend were standing holding these 2 monster fowling guns 4bore & a 8 I think..is there any chance you could put it up again or send it to my email so I can show me brother please..al inbox u thx Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys. Hi Robbie, here is the pic from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well done! you should try and get a video of these guns in action; would be good to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockdude Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Some size guns! That looks like a lot of fun. Looking forward to a video as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 thx aister thts the pic fella they are fantastic should get a photo ov the guns up close and closed to show ev'one thx again..can I ask what make they are and what sort ov money w talkn for one ov them..cheers Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Wow to say I'm jealous would be a total understatement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double four Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Aister is it my eyes but the action on that double four looks way wider than the right barrel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Yes the action is wider than the barrel, there is holes to accommodate gimbels for when using it in a punt. Edited November 18, 2013 by aister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 thx aister thts the pic fella they are fantastic should get a photo ov the guns up close and closed to show ev'one thx again..can I ask what make they are and what sort ov money w talkn for one ov them..cheers Robbie The double four is a Fred T Baker, glasshouse street, london. it has 4" chambers and takes a 4oz load of AAA or BB and weighs in at a mere 27lb .No idea how much any of his guns cost, when I ask he just laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double four Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks fella for posting the close ups, iv seen a few big ft baker guns in the past built for shoulder or boat use. I have owned a few double fours in the past this was the last one I sold three seasons ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 From what I can see, that is a nicer looking double 4 than Robbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double four Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thanks it was a nice gun it weighed 23lb and was bored ex full both barrels, I shot quite a lot of birds with it while I owned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ha I'm so jealous that really is the coolest thing ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 those are some fine cannons :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Any tips to look for when purchasing a gun like this...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper sam Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Nice to see some traditional guns and wildfowlers including the "BB and BBB lead" shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Any tips to look for when purchasing a gun like this...? Quality of chambers (pitting etc) - lots of big bores had suffered badly over the years from poor care given their use on the marsh Thickness of barrels - I always looked for at least 55 thou+ on an 8 bore but others look for more Evidence of ring bulges from overloads - also loose barrels on the face. Evidence of undue "cleaning up" - i.e. badly done case colour hardening, poorly cut re-chequering Cut-down barrels = no choke Replacement hammers which do not fit. The list goes on, but after 4 yrs of looking for one several years back, I got to see a lot of poor examples, esp at auctions. There are gems out there, especially if cared for (and used) privately. Also some really good, friendly enthusiasts willing to offer help and advice, esp on wildfowling forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Any tips to look for when purchasing a gun like this...? Yeah, don't pay from a joint account and don't under any circumstances what so ever tell the wife LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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