Rutland Shooter

Hi McDonald, The integral dovetail on the receiver is standard on all models, but the method of attaching the foresight changed with the introduction of the 1911. If you have a 1411 you will have a detachable block (secured by screws) to mount the foresight. On the 1911 the foresight dovetail was machine onto the barrel in a similar manner to the receiver dovetail. Now you can probably guess the next bit, you cannot fit a 1411 foresight to a 1911 as the dovetails are different! As the foresight riser in question is 3rd party item, your guess is as good as mine what it might or might not fit. But if it was made for an integral dovetail it is unlikely to fit the earlier version. Rutty

I cannot help with the rifle, but I am interested in the problems that you are having with your Firearms Department. Would you care to expand? Have you sought advice from the NSRA on the matter? If you are a member of an affiliated club, not necessarily and individual member, I am fairly certain that they will at least offer some guidance. Rutty

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The boots are now sold A pair of leather Gehmann shooting boots UK size 9 1/2, complete with sole straighteners. Only worn 5 times, no wear or marks. Price £60.00 + Postage Rutty

Try a local saddler. They usually have the necessary equipment and should have the required skills. I have seen very good repairs; and even alterations; carried out by them over the years Rutty

I don't have one, but I know someone who could make you one. Rutty

The item is now sold Due to the untimely death of one of our club members the following item is offered for sale: Gehmann 592 Rearsight Spirit Level: The item is in good condition and retails at over £83.00. Price £30.00 Whilst it is not my intention to conduct an auction for this item; due to the circumstances of its being offered for sale; should it attract multiple offers to purchase within a short timescale then I reserve the right to invite prospective buyers to make a further “best and final” offer. See also the Walther CPM1 CO2 Pistol that is still available. Rutty

Both Sainsbury's and Tesco stock Sodastream cylinders but only in selected stores. Nevertheless it is easy to get them direct from Sodastream, delivered at about the same price. Rutty

That's the normal system, all the pubs use CO2 and their suppliers are a good port of call. The home brew suppliers also stock CO2 for their clients. Our club has a CO2 cylinder that we acquired and have replaced via a local pub. Rutty

It is a bit more fiddly than compressed air and it is supposed to be somewhat temperature sensitive resulting in velocity fluctuations. The latter is probably true if you are talking extreme and very variable temperatures but in Northern Europe it is unlikely to be apparent. The World Record is still held by a shooter using a CO2 pistol, so I suppose that says something. The attraction of compressed air is its easy availabilty, however CO2 is not difficult to obtain. The main difference in handling the two gases is that whilst the compressed air charge is measured by pressure, CO2 charge is measured by weight (compressed CO2 is of course a liquid). For this reason it is advisable to weigh the CO2 cylinder before and after filling to determine the weight of propellant and have an idea of the number of shots available. The CPM1 manual states that a fully charged cylinder should be sufficient for 180 shots. With the advent of pre-charged compressed air guns, manufacturers quickly changed over and AFAIK there are no bulk CO2 guns currently in production. Hence this pistol is for sale at what I regard as a reasonable price, if it was a compressed air gun in similar condition the asking price would be 20-30% more. When I first started looking at pre-charged pistols CO2 was the norm, but when I got round to buying one compressed air had taken over. I had observed a number of club members with CO2 pistols that they operated without difficulty and I would have had no qualms about owning one, in fact I do have a 5 shot Brno B96. Rutty

This one is a snip. Rutty

Gray_Wolf, You have a PM Rutty

Due to the untimely death of one of our club members the following item is offered for sale: A pair of Knobloch shooting glasses The shooting glasses have now been sold A pair of Knobloch shooting glasses in case with two lens holders and flip down eye blinder. The glasses come in the original case and include the adjustment tool. Price £30.00 + Actual delivery cost Whilst it is not my intention to conduct an auction for this item; due to the circumstances of its being offered for sale; should it attract multiple offers to purchase within a short timescale then I reserve the right to invite prospective buyers to make a further “best and final” offer. Rutty

Due to the untimely death of one of our club members the following item is offered for sale: Kowa TSN821 Spotting Scope and Andrew Tucker X-Ring stand The Kowa Scope and stand is now sold This is a top of the range Kowa spotting scope with 20-60x variable eyepiece. The body has a few minor marks associated with normal use, the optics are clear and unmarked. The stand is fully serviceable and includes a flexible micro adjuster. The best price I can find on the internet for the current model of this telescope with a similar eyepiece is £718. Close up photos available Price for the scope and stand £350.00 + actual delivery cost Whilst it is not my intention to conduct an auction for this item; due to the circumstances of its being offered for sale; should it attract multiple offers to purchase within a short timescale then I reserve the right to invite prospective buyers to make a further “best and final” offer. Rutty

This Item is now Sold Walther CPM1 CO2 pistol The pistol is almost unblemished and in excellent condition. It comes in its original box along with the maker’s manual, spare cylinder, filling connector, pressure relief nipple, tools and cleaning kit. Close up photos available Price £400.00 + actual delivery cost. Whilst it is not my intention to conduct an auction for this item; due to the circumstances of its being offered for sale; should it attract multiple offers to purchase within a short timescale then I reserve the right to invite prospective buyers to make a further “best and final” offer. Rutty

I liked the "green" feature of the Izzy. When you had unpacked it from its wooden packing case, you dimantled the box and used the bits to construct the grip Or so I was told Rutty

Tell me about it! Rutty

I agree with Bill, but someone still wants them. I sold a couple on Ebay a few months ago. They made a surprising price as well. Rutty

If you look in The Rifleman Mid 2007 No 769 (The one with Batty on the cover!) there is an advert on page 15. I haven't used the dealer or know anyone who has, but you may wish to give them a try. Rutty

Robert, Much easier to use a Dial Test Indicator, they are inexpensive these days and I would be surprised if someone in the club did not already have one. Rutty

It is identical to the first Anschutz I owned, made in 1963 and bought by me in 1964. For those (anyone?) that remember him, Dougie Macgilvray acquired it for me. Rutty

It might also be worthwhile contacting Donald (Mac) at Edenkillie or Robert Knibbs at HPS The latter used to keep them in stock. Rutty

Hi Peter, I sent you a couple of PMs today (6 Oct) but they are not showing up in my "Sent Items" so I do not know if they have gone to you. If you have not received them then please let me know on: HolwellRC@Hotmail.Co.UK Rgds Rutty

£10.00, yes please Tim. I shall pm you with my details. Rutty

Hear, Hear Rutty