Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

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Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by z375 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:29 am

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She arrived the day before, after a long wait and an equally long road trip, but in the end it was worth every night spent sleepless and each day spent dreaming, its been 36 years since my dad sprang the locks again on an oak and leather case, the look on his face was one i'll never forget ....this is truly one of those rifles that conjure visions....my own double, chambered in a cartridge of legend, and one that is closest to my heart..
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"With solid bullets on heavy animals such as elephant, rhino and buffalo this power is quite apparent but is not so obvious as when soft-nose bullets are being used, say, lion, particularly when is a case of stopping a charge : the .404 will stop him all right, but will seldom crumple him quite so completely as will the .416" -- John Taylor, Big Game and Big Game Rifles, (Ch. IX)
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Re: Finally home....

Post by Vikram » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:30 am

Good lord! Hearty congratulations,Zubin. Absolutely great looking rifle. :cheers:

Now, off with the details.The back ground, make,calibre, the story behind it etc etc.


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Re: Finally home....

Post by herb » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:48 am

Very nice rifle. Thanks for sharing. Waiting for the details.

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Post by z375 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:20 pm

Vikram & Herb,

Its a .375 H&H Flanged Magnum made by Gustav Genschow & Co. Hamburg, Germany, serial no. 4480, the rifle has a color case-hardened clamshell boxlock action with delicate floral scroll, its got 25 1/2 inch barrels, LOP is 14" with the original factory red recoil pad, a full-length machined rib with one standing and four folding express sights with a fixed bead up front, cocking indicators, and a Deeley pull-down forend release, the bores are absolutely mint...can't wait for the weekend now! :mrgreen:
"With solid bullets on heavy animals such as elephant, rhino and buffalo this power is quite apparent but is not so obvious as when soft-nose bullets are being used, say, lion, particularly when is a case of stopping a charge : the .404 will stop him all right, but will seldom crumple him quite so completely as will the .416" -- John Taylor, Big Game and Big Game Rifles, (Ch. IX)
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by eljefe » Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:40 pm

Waaay to go Zubin, heart congrats and give the old girl an extra hug from me :)
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by snIPer » Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:56 pm

Beautiful, waiting for more pics.
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by shooter » Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:06 pm

beautiful gun post more pics.
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by SURFACE TO AIR MISSILE » Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:00 pm

Striking one Zubin 8)

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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by coltpython » Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:02 pm

Awesome rifle man......my heartiest congratulations. waiting for more pics
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by Vikram » Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:11 pm

The action does look Teutonic with the side bolsters. Great rifle and great calibre,Zubin.Now, we need more pictures.A lot of them. :cheers:


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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by Yaj » Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:24 pm

Congratulations Zubin! And yes, i second the demand for more pics!
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by GAURAV SONDHI » Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:34 pm

Wow what solid side bolsters and in superb condition!! hope to see it personally soon ....and i know someone who wants to be rid of some flanged ammo if u need let me know will get u guys together
congratulations on a great double
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by karandheer78 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:53 pm

Oh maan...I am more of an air gun guy..but even to my untrained eye...this is a thing of beauty!

:cheers: & may the harem increase! :)
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by hvj1 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:54 pm

Congratulations Zubin, cant wait to see it in Pune.
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Re: Finally home....my .375 Fl. Mag. double

Post by z375 » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:35 am

eljefe wrote:Waaay to go Zubin, heart congrats and give the old girl an extra hug from me :)
Thanks Eljefe! Been long since I've seen your double, please do pics pics :D

-- Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:43 am --
GAURAV SONDHI wrote:Wow what solid side bolsters and in superb condition!! hope to see it personally soon ....and i know someone who wants to be rid of some flanged ammo if u need let me know will get u guys together
congratulations on a great double
Sondhi
Thanks Gaurav! You're more than welcome to come and see it in person in Pune, I admire your Rigby, I once passed up a superb cased .470 Rigby with a rising bite, I love the big heavies and personally feel that once you've been bitten, there's no turning back!

-- Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:44 am --

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hvj1 wrote:Congratulations Zubin, cant wait to see it in Pune.
Regards

Thanks Hvj1! Your welcome, anytime! :D
"With solid bullets on heavy animals such as elephant, rhino and buffalo this power is quite apparent but is not so obvious as when soft-nose bullets are being used, say, lion, particularly when is a case of stopping a charge : the .404 will stop him all right, but will seldom crumple him quite so completely as will the .416" -- John Taylor, Big Game and Big Game Rifles, (Ch. IX)
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