Thread: Robbie's Collection on Sale

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Who made the Ferguson?

From memory Robbie brought the kit and another very experienced friend of his did a lot of the work on it.
Malcolm is a great craftsman and Robbie was time poor.

It is a superb example and better than the usual repops

The gent who helped him with it is a Flint and percussion expert.
Quite elderly now but still alive and I could easily find out more

Yes Murray built the Fergusson for Robbie, Murray actually popped over the other day and it was great showing him the Fergy, he was rapt to be able to see it again

Arisaka WWII Japanese fits Type 99 / Type 38 Bayonet, Scabbard, Frog, Kokura Arsenal, Hooked Quillion and blood groove. Under Robbie's collection https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...illion-1-only-

Robbie's Collection for more photos check under https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...serial-numbers
Lee Enfield SHTLE 1818 303 with matching bolt & receiver serial numbers
Rifle has had wood repairs between the sling studs with fibre glass and wood inletted (not done by Robbie)
The bore is in good condition, has a bit of corrosion but strong rifling

Snider 45-60 Winchester Breech Loader $1495 https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...hester-1-only- $1495

28" barrel

577 Snider sporter rebarreled into 45-60 Winchester, 45-70 Gov't unfortunately is a bit too long for the snider shoe. Barrel was turned to fit inside the internal breeching collar. Barrel is a Pac-nor and being Chro-mo can fire jacketed without issue
- more photos on the website

One of Robbie's favourites $1895 https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...od-70-223-wssm
Winchester Mod 70 223 wssm - rebarreled by Robbie, comes with rings

wssm is winchester super short magnum, this is NOT the same cartridge as 223 rem, see pic

Ammunition available

21" Barrel