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Jani has asked me to post these photos he took at the last IWA ten days ago. This is info supplied by him: This was the first time a gunmaker from Slovenia was attending IWA. His name is Gunmaker Spendal of Ljubljana:
photo 8 shows his double rifle in 9,3x74 R and photo 9 shows his single shot hammer rifle in 8x75 RS.   Enjoy, JC
"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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I was IWA last week but missed this fine gun display. Strangely, I was in a mtg today with 10 Slovenian military members. Ljubljana is a fabulous city, I highly recommend a visit if you have the chance.
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Also great fly fishing within an hour of Ljubjana.
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That 8x75 stalking rifle is a wonder to behold. Save me a 7x65R, please. Maybe a little less ornate, tho.
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Absolutely love those hammers! Glad to know someone is still out there trying to build the best. Thanks for posting. Steve
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Anyone ever build an antelope motif into hammers before?
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JC, thanks for posting my photos.
Steve, I think the animal in question is actually Alpine ibex (Steinbock, kozorog). I don't remember this motif being used for hammer before, except on other Gunmaker Spendal guns.
With kind regards,
Jani
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Fabulous gun making. Is the sharp color demarcation in the wrist of the rifle a wonderfully done Splice For strength or just the way the wood naturally occurred
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Ok, I take it back. The "old" engraving styles are not always better.The 21st century has arrived!
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Jani, you are welcome. Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex):   JC
"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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