Armi Sport Le Page in .45

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:33 am

Yeh, that's the idea that got me started. The main difference is that the Le Page's hammer is offset so the gun's balance on the support is different.
Think I am going to add a little piece to keep it in place plus some felt to protect the finish.
Will post pics when done. :razz:
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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:11 pm

OK, finished it. It seems sturdy enough but will know better when I have been to the range, maybe Wednesday if I can fix the leak in the Gite shower - AGAIN :evil: :evil: :evil:

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by Dutch Mosin » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:33 pm

Fantastic idea Duncan.
Do you mind if I make a copy of your loading stand????

Don't forget to post the range report on Wednesday.

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:13 am

Dutch Mosin wrote:Fantastic idea Duncan.
Do you mind if I make a copy of your loading stand????

Don't forget to post the range report on Wednesday.

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It's not patented Martin, help yourself. :lol: Do you want dimensions?

Wednesday is cancelled - the shower needs more work :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by Dutch Mosin » Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:46 am

Thanks Duncan and yes I'd like to have some dimensions.
What..............not patented???? :shock: :mrgreen:

Well.....I wasn't sure ;) , but it doesn't hurt to ask.

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:34 pm

Here you are Martin, give me a shout if you need any more info. By the way, the vertical support is held in place by 2 screws through the base and some wood glue. The aluminium is extra bracing.

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by Dutch Mosin » Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:02 pm

Thanks Duncan.
I appreciate it.
I'll post some pictures when the loading cradle is ready.

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:22 pm

Just had a reply from Pedersoli - my Le Page was made and exported to France in 1996 so the Year Mark should be BH

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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by Dutch Mosin » Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:35 am

Asked the same question about my Armi Sport Le Page.
I sent an E-mail to Chiappa Firearms in Italy yesterday evening.
Had a reply early this morning.
My Le Page was manufactured in April 1993 en exported to "Frankonia Jagd" in Germany that same year.

BTW.....fantastic pictures Duncan.


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Re: Armi Sport Le Page in .45

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:26 pm

Dutch Mosin wrote:Asked the same question about my Armi Sport Le Page.
I sent an E-mail to Chiappa Firearms in Italy yesterday evening.
Had a reply early this morning.
My Le Page was manufactured in April 1993 en exported to "Frankonia Jagd" in Germany that same year.

BTW.....fantastic pictures Duncan.


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Martin
That should make the proof house mark BC according to the list I have. :cool: :cool:
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