The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[carter]

Those two jackets are terrific.

Is the jacket on the left a modified version of the A-2?

 

[Mojave Jack]

Another aviatrix that comes to mind, but I can't find a photo of, is Catherine Zeta-Joes' character in The Phantom. Not a great movie, but what a great look! For that matter, Kristy Swanson in the same movie. Kristy's outfits are even better, since she's not wearing all black, all the time.

 

[Mike K.]

Is the jacket on the left a modified version of the A-2?

The collar and pockets look more like an A-1.

As soon as I sell/ebay my poorly-fitting riding boots I think that I'll be looking to get a pair of these beauties...

 

[scotrace]

As soon as I sell/ebay my poorly-fitting riding boots...[/IMG]

They're not anything like... Mojave's, are they? Maybe something in the neighborhood of size 10.5..?

 

[Mike K.]

Sorry. They're Diaz boots, closer in appearance to the ones shown above minus the buckles. They zip closed along the back. They were supposed to be a size 9 but ended up fitting more like an 8 to 8 1/2.

 

[Mojave Jack]

Are you talking about these boots, Scott?!

When next we meet, I shall strike you with my perfectly stitched gloves Sir! lol

(yes, THOSE Covetable boots!)

 

[Mojave Jack]

Kristy wears some good hats in that movie, too.

Why were the costumes so good, but the movie so bad?!

 

[scotrace]

Well, drat. I hit the little Edit button instead of QUOTE by accident! LOL


(Can you recreate and I'll try again?)

 

[Mojave Jack]

Oh, you Bartenders and your secret buttons! It's a good thing you like me, or you could really make me look like a cretin for tormenting you like that! lol

Here's the rest of that post:

Here's Kristy in hers, too.

 

[Mike K.]

Great galloping gorillas!!

Hornady has resurrected the venerable .450 Nitro Express 3¼"

Introduced by the John Rigby Company in 1898, the 450 Nitro Express 3¼" was the cartridge by which all other dangerous game cartridges were measured. Originally stoked with cordite and a 480 grain bullet, the original 450 Nitro Express ammo quickly replaced the massive 8, 6, and 4-bore black powder cartridges that were the standard of their day.

Hornady's 450 NE comes in two bullet styles to suit any dangerous game situation - the Dangerous Game Solid (DGS) and the Dangerous Game Expanding (DGX), both in 480 grain like the originals.

Now will somebody manufacture a quality express rifle at a decent price!

 

[Ugarte]

Please forgive me sir, If I point out to you in the most humble manner and spirit of helpfulness that your enviable boots might not be laced in the most appropriate manner.

Viz this information for reference.

Thank you and have a very Happy New Year.

Mark
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[Mike K.]

Never seen that way to lace a boot before...thanks Ugarte.
I think Jack was more interested in that martini anyhow.

 

[Ugarte]

Never seen that way to lace a boot before...thanks Ugarte.
I think Jack was more interested in that martini anyhow.

An odd coincidence: I enjoyed a Martini in just such an iconic glass last evening. I chose to forgo the the garnish as it's a small glass and olives take up so much room.

I think tonight I may try a Vodka Martini. Of course, I'll have to opt for a whisper of regular Vermouth as I have never seen an actual bottle of Lillet Blanc.

But I digress....

Cheers!

Mark
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[Story]

Here's Kristy in hers, too.

More of that in this thread -
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=14592

 

[Story]

Now will somebody manufacture a quality express rifle at a decent price!

Those words don't fit togethor in one sentence, except in the Land of Nod.

 

[Story]

Oh boy oh boy am I on the hunt now! The Amelia Earhart boots!

From the Steampunk (and I thought earlier in this, as well) Thread:

See also
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/20540476/c/52907.html
Sale! 34% off (was $202.95) $ 135.00

(also in dark brown)

and less-stylin', less-affordable
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/19945459/c/325.html

 

[Mike K.]

Those words don't fit togethor in one sentence, except in the Land of Nod.

Well, it can't hurt to dream a little.
Actually, I've had my eye on the Pedersoli Kodiak Mk.IV chambered for the .45-70 cartridge. There's a handful of people out there that have had success rechambering to the .450NE (without having to re-regulate the barrels). I don't anticipate any dangerous game hunting in the near future so the .45-70 will work fine for me, and with the availability of high-power Garrett cartridges who knows? It's still a pricey express rifle (with many good reviews), but not anywhere near the cost of a Rigby, H&H, etc.

 

[Yorker]

Well, it can't hurt to dream a little.
Actually, I've had my eye on the Pedersoli Kodiak Mk.IV chambered for the .45-70 cartridge. There's a handful of people out there that have had success rechambering to the .450NE (without having to re-regulate the barrels). I don't anticipate any dangerous game hunting in the near future so the .45-70 will work fine for me, and with the availability of high-power Garrett cartridges who knows? It's still a pricey express rifle (with many good reviews), but not anywhere near the cost of a Rigby, H&H, etc.

You'll probably never find a good cheap express rifle, it is one of those things like racing cars, how does the saying go? Fast, Cheap, good- pick any two?

I heard of issues with the Pedersolis which led me to abandon them, The guys I knew who had them said the barrels were poorly regulated right out of the box. Things may have changed by now but with the exchange rate going to hell they aren't a real good deal IMHO.

Perhaps a 1895 Winchester in .405 would suffice?

http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featured_rifles/big_0401/

 

[Nick Charles]

Winchester 1895 in .405 winchester is my dream gun purchase. Bully!

 

[J.A. Daub]

Express Rifles - not quite as $$$

I've also heard that the Pedersoli isn't quite all that. If you are willing to sacrifice a bit (well maybe a lot) these rifles aren't out of reach. Right now Champlin Arms has a Kreighoff .470NE in the Classic for sale at under ten thousand, well only a hundred bucks under but still There is also a .500 3" BPE made by Purdey for the Marquis of Ripon, yes, THAT Marquis of Ripon.

The big Express rifles were a minority in Africa anyway, they were usually priced out of the league of most of the gentlemen sportsmen. The Mauser actioned NE rifles were more popular and after Rigby lost the exclusive rights to the big magnum action everyone was building a big magazine rifle.

Another choice that would look quite right would be a Ruger No.1 in .450/400NE 3". Since in looks this is just a modified Farquharson action it is a perfectly period choice of firearm.