Source: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010 ... more-13917 (More pics here)
This incredibly gorgeous rifle was built by French gunmaker Dorleac & Dorleac who celebrate their 25th anniversary in September.
The rifle is Dorleac's Heeren Stutzen model. It uses the 19th century Nagel and Menz action that has been strengthened for modern cartridges. It is chambered in 6.5x57R, a cartridge that is comparable to the .260 Remington. The engraving and inlays by done by Michel Courant in an Art Deco style with gold in different colors. The wood is select English walnut.
The rifle will be sold in September.
Dorleac & Dorleac: http://www.dorleac-dorleac.com/pgs_eng/index.php
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Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
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Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
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Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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TwoRivers
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Re: Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
Don't know how they would have strengthened that Heeren action, as it always has been an incredibly strong action. Modern steels would make it stronger, but better steels is a given these days in any case. But, I guess, old designs have to be "suitably strengthened", at least in the advertising and brochures.
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Sakobav
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Re: Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
Interesting rifle thanks for posting
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Re: Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
Hello from France,
Joël Dorleac is a good Friend of mine and he is probably one of finest expert on Mauser K98 system as well.
He is currently reconditioning my Westley Richards 318 and his achievement is as good as company like Hartmann & Weiss, etc...
He is fascinated by Original MAUSER action he consider much better than those used by best English, except for Rigby who was smart enough, as Mauser Rep. for England at that time, to subcontract his K98 production in Germany.
Have alook on his website and check a wonderfull Jeffery in 333.
Joël Dorleac is a good Friend of mine and he is probably one of finest expert on Mauser K98 system as well.
He is currently reconditioning my Westley Richards 318 and his achievement is as good as company like Hartmann & Weiss, etc...
He is fascinated by Original MAUSER action he consider much better than those used by best English, except for Rigby who was smart enough, as Mauser Rep. for England at that time, to subcontract his K98 production in Germany.
Have alook on his website and check a wonderfull Jeffery in 333.
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Re: Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
Welcome to IFG, adp2311. How about some pics of your Westley Richards 318? Do convey our regards and best wishes to Joel Dorleac for such exquisite work.
Regards
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Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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Sakobav
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Re: Dorleac “25th Anniversary” Heeren Stutzen in 6.5×57 R
m24 wrote:Welcome to IFG, adp2311. How about some pics of your Westley Richards 318? Do convey our regards and best wishes to Joel Dorleac for such exquisite work.
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