New to shooting and just wondered?

flybynight · 02-04-2008, 05:21 AM

Hello my name is bryan and i live in the uk. I have been flying birds of prey for about three years now and enjoy the chase but recently i managed to get out for what is our last day of game shooting in the uk and loved it. anyway i know have a winchester 400 game which im told is about 30yrs old. i cant seem to fnd anything on the net about it and would like to know more. if anyone has any links or could tell me a bit about it i would be greatfull.

Windwalker · 02-04-2008, 06:45 AM

Welcome to Gun and Game forum. Hope someone here can answer your question. Enjoy!

LarryO1970 · 02-04-2008, 07:10 AM

flybynight, is it an over/under 16 Ga. shotgun? Are the barrels 28" and marked "winchester prof steel" variable chokes and the serial number leads with a "K" ?

If memory serves correctly, it cannot be a rifle (ownership rules in the UK) ... but can be a shotgun, correct?

alpo · 02-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Welcome to the site.

flybynight · 02-04-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by win39

Is this a 30/30 lever action that is called the antlered game commemorative. because if it is it I am pretty sure it was made about 1978.

i was told it was about 30yrs old so that would be around the right time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryO1970

flybynight, is it an over/under 16 Ga. shotgun? Are the barrels 28" and marked "winchester prof steel" variable chokes and the serial number leads with a "K" ?

If memory serves correctly, it cannot be a rifle (ownership rules in the UK) ... but can be a shotgun, correct?

hi its an over and under 12ga shotgun 28 inch barrels and choke is 1/4 to 3/4. so its not a multi choke. as its my first gun i just hoped to find some info on it but its harder to find things out than i thought. im going to be using it over here now for clays, rook, crow and pigeon over the summer. ive even thought about not getting another falcon this year to free my time up for shooting lol

billy · 02-04-2008, 07:33 AM

a falconer!
is that what you guys are called?
that is really cool.
everybody has a shotgun but not many have a falcon!

id rather have the bird and i love guns!

samuel · 02-04-2008, 08:08 AM

Cant find any Win.in a m400.They have OU,s in 91,96,99,101,and 501.Guess you will have to deal with the real expert,Mooseman.I would give him the serial# and I am confident he will find it.The prices on Win.OU,s is from respectful to high.A PS on this,can you train one of those birds to go after Billy,s avatar? sam.

billy · 02-04-2008, 08:11 AM

leave my best gal outa this sam!

flybynight · 02-04-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel

Cant find any Win.in a m400.They have OU,s in 91,96,99,101,and 501.Guess you will have to deal with the real expert,Mooseman.I would give him the serial# and I am confident he will find it.The prices on Win.OU,s is from respectful to high.A PS on this,can you train one of those birds to go after Billy,s avatar? sam.

i will stick the serial number up soon and re billys avatar if it was a rabbit m harris hawk would get him no issue!

samuel · 02-04-2008, 09:20 AM

Are you sure it isnt a half skinned rabbit?He says it is a girl but he is single and probably desperate and just hopes it,s a girl.I cant tell. sam.

billy · 02-04-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel

Are you sure it isnt a half skinned rabbit?He says it is a girl but he is single and probably desperate and just hopes it,s a girl.I cant tell. sam.

rabbit......girl....
any port in a storm ya know?

wunhunglo · 02-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Larry
You're a little off the mark with your comment about rifles in the UK.

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cannot be a rifle (ownership rules in the UK)

See picture for two of mine. We are not allowed Semi auto rifles above .22; these two are single shot, bolt action, straight pull, no gas systems; both shoot less than .5 moa.

two-70 · 02-04-2008, 01:51 PM

welcome aboard

flybynight · 02-06-2008, 07:35 PM

im gutted still havent found anything about this new gun of mine.

FromTheWoods · 02-08-2008, 06:48 AM

Maybe it is a Sears Ted Williams 400? I don't know shotguns, but maybe this is a help.

WikiAnswers - If a 12 gauge Model 400 superimposed shotgun was made by Winchester for <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Sears</b> and would really be a Winchester Model 101 where would you find any reference to <b style="color:black;bac

FromTheWoods · 02-09-2008, 03:05 AM

Well, I searched the internet to see if I could help you out. Found a few references to Sears Ted Williams 400 shotguns. Included an internet address for you to follow for information. Hit the REPLY button SEND button whichever posts it here for you, and saw briefly before it left the screen that an administrator would preview my post and see if it was up-to-snuff for public review. Haven't seen my post since then. So ?

Try researching the Ted Williams Sears shotgun?

(Now we'll see if this post is acceptable for viewing!)

--Hey, this one went through. I wonder what was so spooky about my prior post?

slayer · 02-15-2008, 07:47 AM

hi everybody i have an air rifle and live in the southeast of the uk im looking for some where to go to shoot small game, rabbits, rats, squirrels, ect. anyone have any idea how i go about finding some where.

flybynight · 02-16-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slayer

hi everybody i have an air rifle and live in the southeast of the uk im looking for some where to go to shoot small game, rabbits, rats, squirrels, ect. anyone have any idea how i go about finding some where.

Hi mate i used to shoot an air riffle best thing to do is visit farms and offer to shoot the rabbits rook and crow. most farmers in the uk will be more than happy but dont shoot anything out of season and i wouldnt even suggest to them you would like to shoot duck or game birds as most have shoots and will turn you away. i would just offer to kill the problem vermin.

regards

murph

wunhunglo · 02-17-2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayer

hi everybody i have an air rifle and live in the southeast of the uk im looking for some where to go to shoot small game, rabbits, rats, squirrels, ect. anyone have any idea how i go about finding some where.

Hi Slayer,
It's getting to be a real problem now with the Anti-gun culture in the UK. The Foot & Mouth & blue tongue problems don't help either as many farmers do not want strangers wandering all over their farms. Cold calling round the farms might bear some fruits but whatever you do, do not cold call with a weapon in your posession! I'm not to sure about English law but I do know that the only trespass law in Scotland is "Trespass with a Firearm". If you have any contacts who are farmers or related to farmers, use them. Check out the shooting organisations, there is possibly a field sports club of some sort relatively close to you; check out the shooting mags for info on clubs in your area. Check out the local gunshops for info.
Also check out the laws on vermin & game shooting; vermin like Rabbits & rats are OK; squirrels are a no-no as can be Rooks & Crows under certain circumstances and game has it's own peculiar laws. Probably the only wild game you might find would be hares, duck & geese and trying to take them with an airgun would be a real challenge.

Good luck & let us know how you get on.

Check out the BASC website.

02-04-2008, 05:21 AM	#1
flybynight Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks Posts: 6	New to shooting and just wondered? Hello my name is bryan and i live in the uk. I have been flying birds of prey for about three years now and enjoy the chase but recently i managed to get out for what is our last day of game shooting in the uk and loved it. anyway i know have a winchester 400 game which im told is about 30yrs old. i cant seem to fnd anything on the net about it and would like to know more. if anyone has any links or could tell me a bit about it i would be greatfull.

02-04-2008, 06:45 AM	#2
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02-04-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,436 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	a falconer! is that what you guys are called? that is really cool. everybody has a shotgun but not many have a falcon! id rather have the bird and i love guns! __________________ "I would never die for my beliefs because what if I'm wrong?"- Bertrand Russell Last edited by billy; 02-04-2008 at 07:33 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-04-2008, 08:11 AM	#8
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,436 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	leave my best gal outa this sam! __________________ "I would never die for my beliefs because what if I'm wrong?"- Bertrand Russell

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02-04-2008, 07:10 AM	#3
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,961	flybynight, is it an over/under 16 Ga. shotgun? Are the barrels 28" and marked "winchester prof steel" variable chokes and the serial number leads with a "K" ? If memory serves correctly, it cannot be a rifle (ownership rules in the UK) ... but can be a shotgun, correct?

02-04-2008, 07:19 AM	#4
alpo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 135	Welcome to the site.

02-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,258	Cant find any Win.in a m400.They have OU,s in 91,96,99,101,and 501.Guess you will have to deal with the real expert,Mooseman.I would give him the serial# and I am confident he will find it.The prices on Win.OU,s is from respectful to high.A PS on this,can you train one of those birds to go after Billy,s avatar? sam.

02-04-2008, 09:20 AM	#10
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,258	Are you sure it isnt a half skinned rabbit?He says it is a girl but he is single and probably desperate and just hopes it,s a girl.I cant tell. sam.

02-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#14
flybynight Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks Posts: 6	im gutted still havent found anything about this new gun of mine.

02-08-2008, 06:48 AM	#15
FromTheWoods Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Maybe it is a Sears Ted Williams 400? I don't know shotguns, but maybe this is a help. WikiAnswers - If a 12 gauge Model 400 superimposed shotgun was made by Winchester for <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Sears</b> and would really be a Winchester Model 101 where would you find any reference to <b style="color:black;bac

02-09-2008, 03:05 AM	#16
FromTheWoods Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Well, I searched the internet to see if I could help you out. Found a few references to Sears Ted Williams 400 shotguns. Included an internet address for you to follow for information. Hit the REPLY button SEND button whichever posts it here for you, and saw briefly before it left the screen that an administrator would preview my post and see if it was up-to-snuff for public review. Haven't seen my post since then. So ? Try researching the Ted Williams Sears shotgun? (Now we'll see if this post is acceptable for viewing!) --Hey, this one went through. I wonder what was so spooky about my prior post? Last edited by FromTheWoods; 02-09-2008 at 03:06 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#17
slayer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: camberley,surrey.uk Posts: 1	hi everybody i have an air rifle and live in the southeast of the uk im looking for some where to go to shoot small game, rabbits, rats, squirrels, ect. anyone have any idea how i go about finding some where.