Elk hunter Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 For a while now I've been looking for my next gun as I've an opening on my FAC. Well the older I get I seem to be acquiring a small collection of unique antique rifles and my search continues. The origin and history fascinates me, where and how it survive till the present day ect. So I'd been trawling the Internet for months and had my heart set on single shot take down Holland & Holland in .22 LR. Came across a couple of nice examples but the money I was spending they had to be right. Unfortunately when it came to the crunch nether were quite right! The Shooting Show came around along with my birthday and went down there Friday. After spending an amount on steel C/F targets I was not really looking for anything. Then I came across a couple of double rifles and wondered over. Talking to the dealer from Market Harborough and ask about a smaller calibre to which he produced a H&H Royal take down. Deep dark walnut, good original blued barrel, fine checkering and open sights. My cash was almost gone but for the fact it was a 1902 rifle that some numpty had put modern weaver mounts, cut and screwed into the top of the barrel, Arrrrrrrr! Gutted Gutted and Gutted. Had to walk, no way of correcting it, no way I could live it. After a 20 minutes I saw a sign for Brown Trout of Harrogate, I used to pop in there when Sharon's mum lived just around the corner from the shop. As I walked in instantly a small rifle caught my eye, knew straight away it was a small calibre, old and in good condition so asked if I could have a look. The word H&H slipped from my mind, this was very different and unique. Pre WW11 Mauser Mm 420B .22LR. It was told it was the property of the RFDs father who was getting to old to shoot and was time to let it go. I know, I know salesman's sob story and I thought the same. Long and short after a chat about the gun I left walked to the end of the isle turn round and bought it. When I went to pick it up on the way out the RFD had called his father and he was over the moon it had gone to someone that will use it not just look at it. Then he gave me his fathers phone number as he wanted to tell me it's history, so the story was true and I was chuffed. Came home to do some googling found a few similar and a couple with the same scope. Today I had a call from Mr Brown Snr the previous own of the Mauser. What a conversation I had. I won't go into it all now as I'm going to meet him in a couple of weeks for the low down on how it came to the uk after the war. But I can say this much. The rifle totally original including factory fitted scope and mounts. Plus I'm the 4th owner. Pre1939 Mauser Mm 410B .22LR Sporting Rifle. Factory fitted Zeiss scope and mounts. 2 magazines. Original scope carry case. Documented history from the factory to previous owner. Factory Fitted Zeiss and Mounts. Mini Mauser Bolt. Not really had time to play but, Money well spent. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) That is absolutely stunning and a nice story. Please share what the old boy tells you. If you don't mind me asking, how much coin? Edited February 18, 2015 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 That is very nice indeed , if only the gun could tell its own story , but you have the next best thing by the sounds of it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 A stunning gun you have there , looks fantastic and with history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 That's a bit special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 beautiful rifle, i hope to own some thing as beautiful one day, very jealous of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 As said above, absolutely stunning rifle. I love the dark wood and the rests in great condition, bet your well chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 That is absolutely stunning and a nice story. Please share what the old boy tells you. If you don't mind me asking, how much coin? I've no problem sharing the story but as for price sorry I don't wish to publicly post that. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Beautiful rifle. The wood grain is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Well done Lovely rifle and great for you and the gun that you will use it Thanks for sharing All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 That looks great, all it needs now is a barrel chop back to 14" thread and mod stuck on the end [joke, obviously] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 That is absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Brill story, well done indeed! I nearly bought a single shot version as my first 22 yonks ago but jibbed at the last minute! It had a trigger like a little glass rod breaking! You have fine tastes sir :-). U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Awesome looking rifle, iwantonedotcom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Stunning rifle and scope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 You sir are a very lucky man.absolutely beautiful rifle!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 "christ -on-a-stick"...........that is a loverly bit of work..................what is the scope like ...does it need re-gassing....who is the scope made by......it looks like a beautiful marrige of man made and natural materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've no problem sharing the story but as for price sorry I don't wish to publicly post that. Andrew Understand absolutely, forgive me for asking That looks great, all it needs now is a barrel chop back to 14" thread and mod stuck on the end [joke, obviously] And a thumbhole laminate stock? A scope with a side wheel like a landy steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 that's a nice looking piece, it's a shame modern manufacturers don't make them like this. off on a bit of a tangent, the topic title, are you Yoda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Outstanding! And not a whiff of plastic anywhere, I hope! Thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 What a thing of beauty,would love to know the story behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 This work of art makes some of todays so called best/deluxe "Quality" rifles look very poor indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 The sort of brownish/ purpleish tinge to the colouring to some of the steel like on a Habict scope that I have. Considering the age and the fact that it has had four owners it is in remarkable condition. It must have had very little use and been very well mantained considering it is in the region of 80 years old. Really nice gun find espesially with the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 What a thing of beauty,would love to know the story behind it. I know a little of the story but will post when I've heard it all, looking forward to it. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Let us know how she shoots too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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