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#1 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:03 pm

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.

#2 Post by **dromia** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:07 pm

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.

#3 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:19 pm

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.

#4 Post by **Sim G** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:09 pm

Now I do like that!

#5 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:16 pm

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!

#6 Post by **AL8** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:35 pm

nice looking rifle

#7 Post by **jjvc** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:37 pm

Quality!

#8 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:53 pm

jjvc wrote:Quality!

And your Carcano is next!
http://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.ph ... it=Carcano
http://www.pukkabundhooks.com/index.php ... 52Carcano/

rocket-dog · #9 Post by **rocket-dog** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:32 pm

Ding dong!

Did somebody import this privately? Or was there dealer in the past?

#10 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:40 pm

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

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