Description
NOW SOLD / IN ARCHIVES. I CAN probably find another so get in touch and ask / register interest.
DARNE 12G SIDE BY SIDE SLIDING BREECH SHOTGUN.
27 5/8” (702mm) fixed choke barrels at a loose ½ and Full restriction. 14 3/8” (365mm) length of pull stock, finishing at 43 ½” (1174mm) overall. The gun weighs in at a very lightweight 5 Lbs 11 1/2oz (2.587 Kg).
SCARCE and CERTAINLY something VERY different. Always well sought after these guns always make good money if, as and when they ever turn up. The action opens with a Spring Loaded Sliding Breach operated by the double grip top lever. Pull this up to unlock and the entire top half slides straight back. The gun is an ejector with 2 ¾” (70mm) chambers. The comes with manual safety which is the small lever showing to the left side. It rotates forward to fire and back for safe. A well figured stock with rounded half Prince of Wales grip and retains the original makers butt plate. The barrels with multiple proof stamps and also detailed as a TYPE 10.
I assume this relates to the guns specification rating and realistically will be known as a ‘V10’ model.
From research the higher the number the higher the type and finish relating to engraving etc. on the action. These come with a top rib only. This concave and sunken with a single front sight bead and the forend finishes with a horn tip. The original sling swivels are still in place too.
£
One with a full refurbishment done at £1995:
https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/darne/side-by-side/12-gauge/190725074901002
THE STEEL SHOT DEBACLE?
FIRST THING: Given lead is SO dangerous, can we ask about getting every lead water main replaced? After all, ANYONE with one of those still supplying water has zero choice. LETS PUT THAT QUESTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT.
That is every child’s grazed knee washed out with lead infested water (direct into their blood stream. Every glass of juice. Every cup of tea or coffee, Vegetables washed and cooked in the stuff. ALL that DELICIOUS Gravy. Cloths washed in it. Then we bath in the sodding lead infested stuff!
HOW DO THEY DEFEND THIS FACT?
THEN THERE ARE more and more Non-Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern-day shooting. APPARENTLY so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters? How is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?
Anyway, take a look for yourself:
NOW, TRY and help speed up availability. I WILL suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ask whoever we buy from WHY they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.
YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through, but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!
On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site.
