The .475 A&M was admittedly one that I was scared of. A year or so ago I had somebody offer me one at an unbelievable price. I passed.The recoil of my 500 Jeffery is nothing compared to the recoil of my 475 A&M or my 600 NE.
I also have a 700 NE double rifle that puts both the others to shame.
475 A&M Mag - the ultimate CANNON for Hunting African Dangerous Game
Hello All,
I'm posting this here also in the hopes that I might find someone that can provide some history on the A&M Rifle Company.
I found this beauty on the Internet. When when it arrived I was absolutely thrilled to see what I purchased.
It was listed as an; "Atkinson & Marquart Mauser .475 A&M Magnum" with the description; "...a Custom Gun built by A&M.....Fancy hardwood stock.....Oak leaf and acorn Basket Weave Carved..... w/ rosewood Pistol Grip and Forearm....." etc., etc.
And here is what I...
Hello All,
By request, I've posted this here also.
Well, after playing around with a dozen Double Rifles, and near as many Big-Bore Bolt Rifles, I finally stepped up - into the World of the 600 Nitro Express.
A Verney Carron Custom Shop XA Azur, with lots of Whistles and Bells. If you're going to go for it - you might as well get what you want.
And ........... it finally arrived.
After getting it home, I sat under the reading light with my magnifying glass, and just looked at for an hour. Every time I turned it, I saw some detail that I had missed.
I tried to show all the special...
- buckstix
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- Forum: Double rifles
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Can I see a photo of your 600 .. I've exploited the VC 577 here enough ..The recoil of my 500 Jeffery is nothing compared to the recoil of my 475 A&M or my 600 NE.
I also have a 700 NE double rifle that puts both the others to shame.
475 A&M Mag - the ultimate CANNON for Hunting African Dangerous Game
Hello All,
I'm posting this here also in the hopes that I might find someone that can provide some history on the A&M Rifle Company.
I found this beauty on the Internet. When when it arrived I was absolutely thrilled to see what I purchased.
It was listed as an; "Atkinson & Marquart Mauser .475 A&M Magnum" with the description; "...a Custom Gun built by A&M.....Fancy hardwood stock.....Oak leaf and acorn Basket Weave Carved..... w/ rosewood Pistol Grip and Forearm....." etc., etc.
And here is what I...
Hello All,
By request, I've posted this here also.
Well, after playing around with a dozen Double Rifles, and near as many Big-Bore Bolt Rifles, I finally stepped up - into the World of the 600 Nitro Express.
A Verney Carron Custom Shop XA Azur, with lots of Whistles and Bells. If you're going to go for it - you might as well get what you want.
And ........... it finally arrived.
After getting it home, I sat under the reading light with my magnifying glass, and just looked at for an hour. Every time I turned it, I saw some detail that I had missed.
I tried to show all the special...
- buckstix
- Replies: 57
- Forum: Double rifles
see the video here -