dr.kol
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This kind of work is the reason why I often smile
Apr 23, 2019,08:48 AM
internally when a watch seller explains the "incredible" dials.
Best, Kari
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A couple of 100% hand made engravings of my .470 N.E. double
By: dr.kol : April 23rd, 2019-08:32
The sides: The action bottom: Pistol grip gap: Top lever to open the rifle: One of the nicest engraved rifles I have. I think my .375 H&H Flanged Mag. N.E. beats this. What do you think, rifles can also look nice? Best, Kari ...
Nice if you like.
By: dr.kol : April 23rd, 2019-08:59
My rifles are nicer than my shotguns. But I'm correcting the situation. I just ordered a gun from James Purdey & Sons, London, and now I'm discussing the detail like engraving, possible gold inlays, etc. What I like about ordering rifles and guns is that ...
Wow! they can look fantastic
By: cazalea : April 23rd, 2019-09:13
Thanks for showing us this fantastically beautiful hand work -- nice to hear from you. I have only one weapon that is 'decorated' .. also with an elephant. But it is certainly no match for that wonderful gun. I remember you showing us photos of your lodge...
I think perhaps I would not be able to travel with it
By: cazalea : April 23rd, 2019-09:25
I bought it 30 years ago in Seattle in an exotic second-hand shop, and foolishly forgot that I had to fly home on the airplane with it. But someone in my family came up with a big cardboard tube, like for charts and posters, and it was no problem to check...
My knowledge is almost
By: Passionata_george : April 23rd, 2019-09:21
zero on guns however I know if i got it one time it must be a Holland&Holland
In northern Italy
By: tick28800 : April 23rd, 2019-13:54
We have a long history in creating such marvels, I love any of them. I particularly love the elephant that is decorative and also the opening lever. Very nice.
No, made in Germany.
By: dr.kol : April 24th, 2019-10:03
Hard to get a Purdey with similar engraving. And for me Purdey means shotguns. Furthermore, Purdey wants my both kidneys just for the gild inlaid manufacturer’s name. So I will probably keep on kidney and the name comest only to the other side. Purdey rem...