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Dutch Beaumont Pupil Rifle. What is it?
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07-31-2023 09:01 AM
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I just found info stating the pupil or cadet versions would have a P or K serial number prefix. This rifle has a B. So I guess maybe it’s not a Pupil rifle? Either way, I wanted a short Beaumont for in the woods use.
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Originally Posted by
KneverKnew
So I guess maybe it’s not a Pupil rifle?
I was thinking it would be a sporter, cut down for hunting. The cartridge would be very effective at proper ranges.
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I was thinking it would be a sporter, cut down for hunting. The cartridge would be very effective at proper ranges.
I’ve actually been looking for a sportster cut down for exactly that purpose. I have a correct numbers matching rifle that shoots very well but it’s a full length rifle that I have no interest in carrying in the woods. I like the looks of this rifle for exactly what I wanted it for, but the auction listed it as a pupil length rifle. So I’m trying to figure out what exactly I have. Based on the serial number prefix, I think it might be more in line as a Carbine version with the stock shortened. I’m hoping someone here may have better information. Obviously once it arrives, I can post better pictures of the numbers.
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Originally Posted by
KneverKnew
I’ve actually been looking for a sportster cut down for exactly that purpose.
Seems like it would fit the bill there quite nicely, if nothing else. Looks like a handy little beast.
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I got this at a flea market for $100 years ago. I cleaned it up into this. Positive it's just a cut down long rifle.
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Originally Posted by
Aragorn243
Steve, you have the most interesting flea market / garage sale circuit I've ever seen! So much history still showing up in those Middle Atlantic states... If I lived closer, I'd pay $$$ to just make a round with you.
Russ
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Originally Posted by
RASelkirk
Steve, you have the most interesting flea market / garage sale circuit I've ever seen!
Russ
Supposedly we live in the Antique capital of the United States, or so they claim. We have them everywhere. I got a mint Irish Contract No4 Enfield at a yard sale a while back. It's not easy. This year has been a good one but the previous three not so much. I've found something almost every week so far this summer. That's rare.
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