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I don�t think it is the laws Lochlan, they could easily ship it to the UK where I could buy it. The fact is I have never seen another and it is mint !!

Holy sheepsh@t - that is astonishing. The way that cat came out of the high grass and was on top of that elephant before your could blink - I hope the protocol back in the day was that you hunted with your safety off.

I would be interested to know the injury/fatality rate among Victorian tiger hunters - seeing that video, I have to imagine more than a few froze at the moment of truth.

Anyone read The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival - awesome story about the tiger version of Jason Bourne. The first guy that got sideways with this tiger was a poacher using a 16 ga. single shot with 50-year old #6 loads - talk about bringing a knife to a gun fight!

BTW: Does anyone know if Purdey actually made the pistols they retailed?

I'm talking about the percussion officer's pistols, duellers, etc.

Thanks

OWD

They are likely to have made the earlier stuff - but once we get into the realms of revolvers, they were bought in.

Their early pistols are all you would expect from Purdey; style, quality, and innovation. Patrick Unsworth's book "The Early Purdeys" has many photos and descriptions of their target, duelling, and double flint and percussion pistols; along with complete serial number list and estimated production of each type.

Best,

Mal

Mike, I understand now. I thought it was just for show. I guess, if Prince Phillip wanted it, he would have to mortgage Sandringham.