Further to the above I just did some quick research on WW1 Luger numbers and there are more than 100 Lugers with the same serial number, over 3 manufacturers, so assuming the lower-case script number...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 11:05 AM
The Germans had the habit of only numbering their guns from 1-10,00, then starting again with a lower-case script letter (a, b, c, etc.). Lugers, Mausers, MP 40's, Maxims, etc. all have this system,...
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Having firearms with the same serial number is more common than you'd think, especially considering that the original purpose was to ensure the bits that needed to be together (bolt and action)...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 11:04 AM
You know how many times I've been called by NZ Police and Health Authorities about someone with same name as me, but born 2 days later, went to same Uni and lived in same suburb at the time. Police...
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My question I posted elsewhere but didn't seem to get any interest on is around these "custom" serial numbers - If we are to make up our own serial numbers then what happens if 2 people choose the...
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Ryan Songhurst you’re certainly keeping this thread alive! 😀 I can see why you grabbed one though, I fondled one in Upper Hutt last week (might go back again today) and they do feel nice and...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 10:57 AM
It was a rifle Steve Blenkarne made for me. One of the first 7-08's made here. Howa action and Pac-Nor barrel. It was a laser. I gave it to Craig. Fortunately when it was pinched from Craig's flat...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 10:57 AM
ohh dear Mr Hardy - been looking around want to put new barrel on my old Rem 700 .222 but not a great deal of choice - trueflight all good and Hardy but getting blank looks elsewhere unless...
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She wouldn't let him on. Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
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Had a BAR rebarreled in 257 Roberts by the late Tony Hawkins, was great but sold it during a weak moment and regretted it, but glad I didn't have to hand it in like my 270.
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 10:26 AM
yes I will take a moment in silence and remember my old 742 woodsmaster - best damn bush rifle I ever carried - first day I ever took it out arrived back on block walked up a side stream of the Te...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 10:26 AM
I did the mountain safety navigation course about 20 years ago. It was a good day out and even though I thought I was already pretty good, I learned a fair bit in one day.
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You're welcome to make contact and pending a chat and cup of coffee, borrow a winter grade tent (two options here). PM me you number.
Liked On: 19-06-2023, 10:23 PM
Never had a problem with the 308 and deer....123gr Sako factory ammo or 44 grains of Viht N140 wi 150gr Amax or 150gr Nosler BT's......keep it simple...shoot deer properly and it will die...
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Welcome aboard. Feel free to post trip reports, they are always appreciated:cool:
Liked On: 19-06-2023, 10:09 PM