Discussion from the recent post on the choice of 28g versus Single shot have been lively and one point which was raised was the size of the single shot I placed with the 28g droplock. To throw another choice 'in the pot' I have now photographed the only 2 single shot rifles ( which will be remaining here also!!) I have here together, a wonderful little rook rifle that I have shown before and the .360 from the previous photograph with the 28g.
The copper plate at top right is a printing plate from a vintage catalogue we produced.
Hopefully the advice will continue to flow in!
Simon Clode on May 18, 2016 at 12:32 am
We will have to see if we can, the proof as they say, is in the pudding!
Larry on May 17, 2016 at 2:54 pm
Whichever choice he makes, it should have a scalloped frame! That small rifle is fantastic!
Vance Daigle on May 17, 2016 at 12:10 pm
I am looking at the two rook rifles this morning and it came to me why the .360 is so appealing in my humble opinion. It look more like a small frame Ovundo to me. So sleek with, such sexy lines, the horn tip, while I am a fan of rook rifles, the Ovundo may be the nicest O/U being made today. So I am not certain if amyone else has seen my visual interpretation? but it wins my vote and perhaps this is why….Simon,
In Christ
Vance,
Craig on May 17, 2016 at 8:03 am
Simon, I appreciate all the time and effort you put into The Explora.
I like the single shot idea. Scaled frame, as small as possible for the 450/400 2 3/8" cartridge. No more than six pounds, preferably a bit closer to five pounds with a trigger pull of half the weight. Maybe, a WR style hooded front sight of only half the length to change the proportions, and only a two leaf rear sight regulated for fifty and seventy-five yards. If it has to be smaller, then maybe a rook frame in 38 spec. with a barrel twist for the wadcutter target load and regulated for twenty-five and fifty yards. A two barrel set might be nice. Thanks for the fun exercise, and happy early birthday.
Vance Daigle on May 16, 2016 at 12:27 pm
All things are possible among reasonable men!!!!!! HAHAHAH!!!!Good Day Simon,
Until that time it will be crackers and marmalade, have a great day Simon. Thank you very much for putting such wonderful and rare guns on your blog Simon. Without all your time and effort guys like me would never even know such beautiful gun exist!!
PS: Is this .360 a droplock?
In Christ
Vance