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WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:21 pm
by sumer
would like a peice of other members minds ive got a .315 iof which im contemplating selling and buying the .375.
the dealer is asking for 3.5 lakhs.kindly comment on the price. the rifle in my opinion is about 70% condition.major drawback i think is high priced ammo
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:01 pm
by Katana
Are you really going to be shooting the .375? Why don't you consider the IOF .30-06?
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:07 am
by winnie_the_pooh
If it says "Geoffrey" on the barrel ,run away from it.
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:21 am
by drjones
winnie_the_pooh wrote:If it says "Geoffrey" on the barrel ,run away from it.
Kindly enlighten please.
Dr.Jones
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:54 am
by xl_target
I think Winnie means that it should say WJ
Jeffrey. If it says
Geoffrey, it could be a desi rip-off.
WJ Jeffrey website
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:54 am
by xl_target
I think Winnie means that it should say WJ
Jeffrey. If it says
Geoffrey, it could be a desi rip-off.
a WJ Jeffrey dealer's website
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:57 am
by The Doc
winnie_the_pooh wrote:If it says "Geoffrey" on the barrel ,run away from it.
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:58 am
by drjones
Got it Pal.
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:01 am
by eljefe
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:10 am
by jaz
sumer,
As my grand dad use to have 375 H&H , which he sold way back 1994 , so as per my experience instead of 375 WJ go for 30 06 IOF(most versatile caliber) a brand new with easy avalablity of ammo.
stay away from NIB (dealer junk).
as in one earlier post a IFGan wa asking for .32 or 380 ,Better as per today senario for common man is offcourese .32 .
rest gun gurus are here for help.
rp
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:27 pm
by MoA
What will the .375 give you in an Indian scenario?
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:25 pm
by airguns
Don't do it. The .375 was a Tiger rifle, now it is an expensive wall hanger (some of these, old worn out rifles, do not hit 1 foot targets at 100 yards and have reliability issues, if not being outright dangerous to shoot). Since you already have a rifle on your licence and can wait if needed, do the following. Check with the NRAI, there are rumors they will order the newer IOF 30-06 for members. If true, spend around 175K total, for NRAI membership, Rifle, a Scope and some tuning of the rifle by a Pro. That way you have a really nice, brand new, MOA capable rifle for less than half. Plus the membership entitles you to benefits and discounts on goodies for the hobby.
With what you save, import a nice .177 Air Rifle, the balance if invested will provide a lifetime of free Ammo for the 06.
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:25 pm
by winnie_the_pooh
MoA wrote:What will the .375 give you in an Indian scenario?
A bigger bang at the marriage party
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:36 pm
by sumer
thanks a lot guys.i might be mistaken about the spelling as i saw the weapon a couple of years ago.iof .30 should be more practical but its indian ordinance:( .i would prefer to pay 350 bucks for fresh good ammo since big bore hardly gets used anywaybut in a weapon made by a proffessionalgunsmith not a blind iron monger.
Re: WJ Geoffrey model 96 .375 mag
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:48 pm
by hornet
30.06 everybody maybe right staying away from these wall hangers is wise.by the way what is wrong with .315? i am having it since 1971 no problems yet and it is damn accurate and light to carry.
