By the 1890's, the Wild West of America had been almost completely claimed by westward expansion. However, on the other side of the world, a new era of exploration and adventure had begun: African Big Game Hunting. Much like the Europeans who had settled the North American frontier, British hunters and naturalists began to venture into the untamed lands of Africa and Asia in search of large and exotic animals. One of the most famous of whom was Fredrick Courteney Selous, a professional hunter, British Army Officer, and personal friend to fellow big game hunter Theodore Roosevelt. Selous had a preference for high-powered, single-shot rifles, which he used to great effect during his hunts with dangerous game. Uberti's 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle is modeled after Selous's preferred long-gun and is finely crafted to emulate the original. It utilizes a Martini-Henry-type action and features an aesthetically pleasing case hardened receiver. The 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle is also equipped with a fully adjustable shallow-V rear sight, and a Weaver-type rail for mounting scopes.
Features of the Uberti 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle:
- Available in .303 British and .45-70
- Case hardened receiver
- Fully adjustable shallow-V rear sight
- Prince of Wales style buttstock
Specifications
- Model 1885 Courteney
- Caliber: .303 British
- Weight: 7.1 lbs
- Rifle Overall Length: 37.5 inches
- Action: Martini-Henry Type Action
- Rifle Barrel Length: 24 inches
- Rifle Barrel Twist: 1:10 inches RH
- Rifle Stock: Prince of Wales style stock
- A-grade walnut
- Scope Mount: Weaver Rail
- Iron Sights No
- Handedness: Right Hand
- Item Condition: New
- UPC 037084960302
- MPN 348751
PLEASE NOTE: If the customer provides the FFL for the order firearms usually ship in 5-7 business days. If we have to contact the FFL and obtain the license please expect 7-14 days processing time. Send all FFLs to FFL@SIMMONSSG.COM
The purchaser of a hand gun must be 21 years of age or older. The purchaser is responsible for knowing his/her state and federal gun laws. Federal gun laws and regulations prohibits the transfer of a handgun to an out of state resident, therefore the "pick up in store" option is not avaliable to non Louisiana residents.
The purchaser of a long gun must be 18 years of age. The purchaser is responsible for knowing his/her state and federal gun laws.
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