Another Martini

A square 10 · Post by **A square 10** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:15 pm

i want one of these in 22cal --thanks for posting these , they are great

belgmart · Post by **belgmart** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:31 am

Just don't convert an original - that would be a pity!

douglas - sorry, didn't see the pic at 1st, but that sure is a nice rifle stand indeed... looks even tasty!

belgmart · Post by **belgmart** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:21 am

Here a few pics of the collection:

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Top 2 are ZAR rifles, of which the 2nd one had the wood refinished. Contrary to 1st impression, the 1st rifle is in much better condition, eventhough it looks a bit worn on the outside

The 3rd one is the WR ZAR carbine, a rare breed - not many were made, and they are VERY hard to find.

The bottom one is a ZAR-style carbine, with Belgian proofs, a commercial one. There's some subtle differences in the receiver details, but most parts actually interchange.

Some more pics:

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The bottom one here is my new BPCR match rifle in #2 Musket, built on a bubba'd ZAR. As you can see, it still needs a bit of work - refinish, new wood,...

And here a more detailed pic of the 3 Westley Richards ZAR's:

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Note the differences between rifle and carbine in forend attachment and sights.

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:13 pm

Nice collection, and you shoot them too. Great stuff.

Joe

DoubleD · Post by **DoubleD** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:20 pm

Here's one put together by Jeffrey's

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Stupid chambering however, a Snider.

Woftam · Post by **Woftam** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:17 am

Colour me green (with envy).

The Zar carbine looks a real gem.

belgmart · Post by **belgmart** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:37 pm

If we're busy with pics of brit rifles, let's put some Swinburn pics up:

This one was actually made in SA, by G. Armstrong, Cradock, SA. It is chambered in 577-450, and has express sights out to 900yds.

If you look carefully, you'll note the checkered trigger, the triggerstop and a pretty close wood-to-metal finish.

the 34" barrel has top and bottom rib, wiping stick and an adjustable front sight.

Call it a luxury rifle - the only problem is that it is pretty heavy for a hunting rifle, I wouldn't want to lug it around all day...

Unfortunately, the pic is old, as - thanks to DoubleD, certified supplier of rocking horse sh*t - I managed to replace the cocking lever with an original one.

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Tom-May · Post by **Tom-May** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:17 am

belgmart wrote:"...Call it a luxury rifle - the only problem is that it is pretty heavy for a hunting rifle, I wouldn't want to lug it around all day..."

But the Gentleman who could afford such a luxury gun at the time didn't have to, he could probably also afford to employ a loader/bearer to carry the weapon and ammunition for him, until it was required

Tom

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:13 pm

Right on the button Tom!!

belgmart · Post by **belgmart** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:00 am

Unfortunately, this poor Belgian collector cannot afford a gunbearer... I'll just have to drag my rifles around myself

Another Martini

How 'bout a Swinburn?

Re: How 'bout a Swinburn?