Actually got to see a 4-bore double rifle

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MPFreeman
August 24, 2003, 10:08 PM
While at the Indy 1500 this weekend, I actually got to see a HUGE 4 bore double rifle. WOW! It was immense, and beautifully built. Built in 1887 no less. I think the price tag was around $65K, but still, I've never seen a bigger shoulder-fired double rifle in my life. Just to see this rare museum piece was worth twice the price of the door cost.

Did anyone else see it? Maybe you guys weren't as impressed as I was, but I was truely impressed.
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Preacherman
August 24, 2003, 10:43 PM
For a VERY interesting look at a modern 4-bore, see here (http://www.african-hunter.com/the_firearm_files.htm) - second and third articles on the page. Some great pictures, too!
CWL
August 25, 2003, 03:17 AM
Beauties! Last time I saw barrels that thick, I was on a destroyer escort.
swingset
August 25, 2003, 04:47 AM
There's a guy at the OGCA shows here in Ohio that collects nothing but safari guns. He has 5 or 6 4-bores, including a double.

Amazing pieces, I'd love to shoot one.
Soap
August 25, 2003, 09:50 AM
Dangit! I was at work all weekend :cuss: 65K? What a deal! :D
El Tejon
August 25, 2003, 10:06 AM
Matt, doh, I could have come down after boxing club! It would have been good to see the boys, and the 4 bore.:D
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