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Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:05 pm
by Royal Maratha
To introduce myself, I am HUNTER turned Collector. I have excellent collection of weapons and looking to add more weapons of exceptional quality. Can afford to pay reasonably good price for an excellent weapon. Also looking for .22 double barrel Rifle made by H&H.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:25 pm
by TenX
Welcome to IFG RM
.. Hope you have a good time and looking forward to pics/info on your collection. ..
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:13 pm
by Shamsher
My dear Royal Maratha
For your infformation H&H have never made a .22 calibre rifle - just forget about the double.
There has been only one double .22LR on record - made by a german gun maker for some royal family in Raj.
The smallest caliber double I have ever seen was a .22 Hornet - sidelock, ejectors, self opener, made to order for HH Patiala by a German maker
SS
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:24 pm
by HydNawab
Dear Shamsher,
I beg to differ with you.Holland and Holland have made double rifles in .22 calibre.I dont know how many but I know of a friend who owns one.
It was made for Moin Ud Dowla Bahadur of Hyderabad.Walter Claude offered a good price for thhe weapon but the owner didnt sell it.
I will confirm the same with Holland and Holland and let you know.
Regards
Ashar
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:42 pm
by indian
welcome abroad RM
are you based in india??looking forward to know more about your collection
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:54 pm
by Shamsher
Dear Ashar
If you could manage some pictures of the rifle- it would be a treat.
And thank you for updating me on this.
SS
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:56 pm
by HydNawab
Dear Shamsher,
Dont know if he will let me take pictures.Hes an old gentleman.But will still try.
Have sent an email to H&H as well.Hope to get the confirmation soon.
Cheers
Ashar
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:59 pm
by HydNawab
Dear Shamsher,
Just received this email.
Dear Mr. Raoof,
Thank you for your email.
I can confirm that yes we have made .22 calibre double rifles. If you were
able to confirm the serial number then we would be able confirm whom it was
made for.
Best regards,
Andrew Ambrose
For Holland & Holland
Cheers
Ashar
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:03 pm
by HydNawab
Sorry to hijack your thread RM but I would be willing to pay upto 20L for this gun.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:07 pm
by Shamsher
This thrills me even more !!
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:19 am
by lazybones
Welcome RM. Good to have you with us.
Ashok
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:36 am
by shooter
H&H made double .22. I know of at least one in rajasthan. v. good condition. owner not willing to sell or post pics. i still done understand the purpose of a double .22 though.
Maratha bhai, please post ur hunting pics and share some hunting experiences with us as therent not many hunters left around.
I also wanted to know how yo own many weapons in todays draconian times and strict gun laws.
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:09 am
by herb
Welcome to the forum.
Cheers!
Herb
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:19 am
by Prabhath
Welcome aboard RM
Re: Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:36 am
by TwoRivers
Shamsher: Churchill reportedly made a .22 RF double, one at least for himself. Haven't read if he made any for customers. Cheers.