Anyone have match photos of HV Perry or research info beyond Ned Roberts book?? I just picked up a Perry rifle and beginning to dig. Thanks

4065shooter/JHDurkee/LBaker jr.

Pics!

yes please pictures!!!! woooo haa!

Kenny W

(10-01-2013, 11:39 AM)Kenny Wasserburger Wrote: yes please pictures!!!! woooo haa!

Kenny W

Here is a picture of my H.V. Perry rifle built in 1885. Still shoots very well.

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yes please pictures!!!! woooo haa!

Kenny W
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The patent (false) muzzle was fitted to the Remington Cast Steel barrel by L.N. Walker, the shop foreman at that time. He was later made famous for his association with the Walker/Hepburn scheutzen rifle. The muzzle bears his stamp.

(10-01-2013, 11:39 AM)Kenny Wasserburger Wrote: yes please pictures!!!! woooo haa!

Kenny W

And of course Old Henry V. Perry put his mark on the barrel as well....

(10-01-2013, 11:39 AM)Kenny Wasserburger Wrote: yes please pictures!!!! woooo haa!

Kenny W

Posted this photo on another thread but here is the rifle with a 10 shot target shot at 300 yards.

What's the weight of the big Perry rifle? Also, if you don't mind, I would be interested in the loads you shoot in it? Thanks.

Regards

(07-06-2014, 08:33 AM)Ironramrod Wrote: What's the weight of the big Perry rifle? Also, if you don't mind, I would be interested in the loads you shoot in it? Thanks.

Regards

The rifle weighs 35 lbs. I shoot a one piece pure lead bullet weighing 977 grains. 150 gr GOEX Cartridge powder, .0035 airmail paper cross patch lubed with neatsfoot oil. Remington, CCI or Dynamit /Nobel (RWS) non -magnum percussion cap.

The rifle weighs 35 lbs. I shoot a one piece pure lead bullet weighing 977 grains. 150 gr GOEX Cartridge powder, .0035 airmail paper cross patch lubed with neatsfoot oil. Remington, CCI or Dynamit /Nobel (RWS) non -magnum percussion cap.
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How long is a 977 grain bullet? And what is the twist rate of the rifling?

Keep on hav'n fun!
MikeT