Gunman Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Nice .Never seen a Webley with fences filed like these , so is it signed by them or someone else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 The latest addition to make an 'irregular' pair. Same maker (ish). Same weight, barrel length, almost the same stock dimensions but slightly different handling. Same engraver....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossington Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 GBS, That looks intriguing - same(ish) maker? One round body, the other not. Is there a large age gap? I'd love to see more photos. Did you buy them around the same time, or were you looking for the second for quite some time? Tell us more... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) After a long time watching this thread, here are my contributions. I've got a couple of other plainer English / Scottish guns, but these are the nice ones (screen shots from my Instagram account) In no particular order - Pair of AYA no.2's Cogswell and Harrison non ejector James Crockart (nearly) best boxlock Edited November 7, 2022 by PeterHenry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 03/11/2022 at 12:45, Cossington said: GBS, That looks intriguing - same(ish) maker? One round body, the other not. Is there a large age gap? I'd love to see more photos. Did you buy them around the same time, or were you looking for the second for quite some time? Tell us more... David Hi David, Both are Dicksons but the boxlock will have Birmingham origins. The main reason for buying the boxlock is that it has 70mm proof and suitable to shoot standard steel, something I remain wary of with the round action. There is only a small difference in the stock lengths, with the boxlock being slightly shorter. I will get them both to match but haven't yet decided what the final length will be. There are 4 years between them, one is Kell engraved and the other Kell 'influenced'!! GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 Both lovely guns but that is a really nice round action that you have !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 07/11/2022 at 19:11, PeterHenry said: After a long time watching this thread, here are my contributions. I've got a couple of other plainer English / Scottish guns, but these are the nice ones (screen shots from my Instagram account) In no particular order - Pair of AYA no.2's Cogswell and Harrison non ejector James Crockart (nearly) best boxlock What superb wood to metal fit, that is quality. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Blackpowder said: What superb wood to metal fit, that is quality. Blackpowder It's shocking really, when you think about it - the amount of work that must go into makeing one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, PeterHenry said: It's shocking really, when you think about it - the amount of work that must go into makeing one That’s why they cost so much to buy today (for a new one). Those guns weren’t turned out on a mass production line at a manufacturing cost of about £150, like so many offerings some folk refer to as ‘high end’ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 11:20, London Best said: That’s why they cost so much to buy today (for a new one). Those guns weren’t turned out on a mass production line at a manufacturing cost of about £150, like so many offerings some folk refer to as ‘high end’ . I agree - there's a world of difference between a 1930's Morgan and a modern Ford. And the modern car has all sorts of benefits, but I'd still rather have the Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, PeterHenry said: I agree - there's a world of difference between a 1930's Morgan and a modern Ford. And the modern car has all sorts of benefits, but I'd still rather have the Morgan. I shoot many old guns by which I mean 130-150 years plus old and find it amazing that these pieces are as fit for purpose now as when they were built. There are few mechanical items you can say that about aside of perhaps clocks. I wonder what those craftsmen would have said if they only knew their craftsmanship would stand this test of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Perfectly timed ejectors. My son shooting for the first time my gift to him of a Gunmark Viscount. My first too at filming a shooting video clip so I missed the firing of the first barrel before I pressed the record button! But I hope it shows how well timed ejectors ought to work. It's fun to play the last second of the video backwards and re "load" the gun as it were! EjectorsViscount.mp4 Edited January 25, 2023 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Some pictures of my AYA's (that I've posted previously) in their recently purchased case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Every good gun deserves a case like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, London Best said: Every good gun deserves a case like that. Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 👍Be even better when blocked out so its a nice snug fit . Not knocking but if the barrels and stock and action can side about there is risk of damage to the guns and the case .👍👍 Edited January 28, 2023 by Gunman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Gunman said: 👍Be even better when blocked out so its a nice snug fit . Not knocking but if the barrels and stock and action can side about there is risk of damage to the guns and the case .👍👍 Looking closely, I think that the barrels and the stock/actions are blocked to prevent sliding. However, I like to see a leather strap around the hand of the stock to hold it firmly in place. Very nice case (and guns) though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Looking closely, I think that the barrels and the stock/actions are blocked to prevent sliding. However, I like to see a leather strap around the hand of the stock to hold it firmly in place. Very nice case (and guns) though. Having fitted guns in cases as well my former employer making Oak and Leather cases for a time , I was offering a little constructive advice . There are no blocks to hold the action ,so relying solely on wedging and there are no blocks at the front of the barrels. There is no need for straps if the case is blocked out correctly as the gun will or should not move. Without these there is risk that if the case was dropped the guards could get bent, barrels that slide back and forth can rub off bluing . I've seen guns damaged in ill fitting cases as well as cases being damaged from ill fitting guns , so its worthwhile to just add accouple more blocks .This was why cases always used to come with a spare piece of " baise " to cover them with . 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Gunman said: 👍Be even better when blocked out so its a nice snug fit . Not knocking but if the barrels and stock and action can side about there is risk of damage to the guns and the case .👍👍 Ah, I did not know that - but it makes a lot of sense now you mention it. 7 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Looking closely, I think that the barrels and the stock/actions are blocked to prevent sliding. However, I like to see a leather strap around the hand of the stock to hold it firmly in place. Very nice case (and guns) though. 👍 thanks 3 hours ago, Gunman said: Having fitted guns in cases as well my former employer making Oak and Leather cases for a time , I was offering a little constructive advice . There are no blocks to hold the action ,so relying solely on wedging and there are no blocks at the front of the barrels. There is no need for straps if the case is blocked out correctly as the gun will or should not move. Without these there is risk that if the case was dropped the guards could get bent, barrels that slide back and forth can rub off bluing . I've seen guns damaged in ill fitting cases as well as cases being damaged from ill fitting guns , so its worthwhile to just add accouple more blocks .This was why cases always used to come with a spare piece of " baise " to cover them with . 👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Nice table, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, London Best said: Nice table, by the way. Thanks - it's a wonderful table. I didn't know it was possible to like tables quite as much until it came along. Edited January 28, 2023 by PeterHenry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Lovely table. My old man was a French Polisher, he would have had a bowel movement seeing that guncase on the table top without a piece of felt under it ! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Westley said: Lovely table. My old man was a French Polisher, he would have had a bowel movement seeing that guncase on the table top without a piece of felt under it ! 😄 I did feel a twinge of guilt if u'm bring honest - but I can confirm no dammage was done to the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear68 Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) My 'proper' first gun was an AYA Yeoman Ejector bought in 1985, but I've used over and unders for over 20 years. Maybe it's nostalgia or possibly a mid-life crisis, but I've just put a deposit on an AYA No.3......all I need now is some Eley Grand Prix or Impax (preferably paper cased) and I'll feel like I'm 17 again! Edited February 8, 2023 by Bear68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Bought this today, at auction unviewed, so I hope I've not made a fail! Spanish and nicely engraved. Not an Arrietta I don't think, maybe it's a Parkremy, but I won't know until I collect who the make actually was. I'll be picking it up next week. Edited February 9, 2023 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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