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Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:03 pm
by Sandgroper
Picked up my latest acquisition today - a New England Firearms Handi Rifle in 45-70.
The pictures don't really do it justice (photos from Minsterley Ranges, from whom I bought it - I'll take some myself later.) I think it is quite a elegant rifle, in looks, operation and handling - a handi rifle it is!
It's also fitted with a peep sight, which I'm not too keen on but I'll give it go and see how I go, but the issued irons a really good.
One thing that took me by surprise (and the cat! :lol: ) was the ejector as it really flung out the snap caps.
I can see this becoming a firm favourite.
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:07 pm
by dromia
I like those Handi single shots, great cast boolit rifles.
Nice rear sight, I you wish to sell it let me know. I have a Stevens break barrel in 32-20 just waiting for it.
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:19 pm
by Sandgroper
dromia wrote:I like those Handi single shots, great cast boolit rifles.
Nice rear sight, I you wish to sell it let me know. I have a Stevens break barrel in 32-20 just waiting for it.
Will do. Roger will be casting some boolits for me to try out - something to occupy me over the Christmas/New Year period.
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:09 pm
by Sim G
Now I do like that!
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:16 pm
by Sandgroper
Nice isn't it - looks even better in the flesh. As a consolation for giving up on my 45 ACP conversion plan, I'm well chuffed!
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:35 pm
by AL8
nice looking rifle
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:37 pm
by jjvc
Quality!
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:53 pm
by Sandgroper
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:32 pm
by rocket-dog
Ding dong!
Did somebody import this privately? Or was there dealer in the past?
Re: Latest acquisition
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:40 pm
by Sandgroper
rocket-dog wrote:Ding dong!
Did somebody import this privately? Or was there dealer in the past?
Don't know, the serial number puts it as a 1996 make.
If you like the NEF - my Rossi single shot
