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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1909359" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>H&H has always been in if the masters of fine rifle production. Decades ago, I bought a H&H double rifle in 500-450, in preparation for an African Lion hunt. This rifle was made in 1904, and the Kynoch ammunition was no longer available(at the time of my hunt). Having Pacific tool produce a set of custom dyes and some extensive research into components, load selection, and testing, I was able to duplicate the accuracy tests and velocity supplied to me by H&H for the "actual" rifle, all stored in the H&H archives. H&H was exceptionally helpful in this process , also supplying the info in the original owner that turned out to be a famous hunter/writer of the day....adding significant provenance to the rifle. Did end up shooting a lion at 21 paces...the intended purpose for such a rifle. At almost 120 years old this rifle with its original canvas case retains its timeless beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality! </p><p>Pictures: original owner in 1904 with a lion shot with my rifle, me with rifle/lion in 1994. </p><p>[ATTACH]195333[/ATTACH][ATTACH]195334[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1909359, member: 10291"] H&H has always been in if the masters of fine rifle production. Decades ago, I bought a H&H double rifle in 500-450, in preparation for an African Lion hunt. This rifle was made in 1904, and the Kynoch ammunition was no longer available(at the time of my hunt). Having Pacific tool produce a set of custom dyes and some extensive research into components, load selection, and testing, I was able to duplicate the accuracy tests and velocity supplied to me by H&H for the “actual” rifle, all stored in the H&H archives. H&H was exceptionally helpful in this process , also supplying the info in the original owner that turned out to be a famous hunter/writer of the day....adding significant provenance to the rifle. Did end up shooting a lion at 21 paces...the intended purpose for such a rifle. At almost 120 years old this rifle with its original canvas case retains its timeless beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality! Pictures: original owner in 1904 with a lion shot with my rifle, me with rifle/lion in 1994. [ATTACH]195333[/ATTACH][ATTACH]195334[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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