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Hi AlanD,
That was flintfan’s photograph so I can’t take any credit there.
Is the DGJ article you are after
” William Baker Gun Inventor Extraordinaire”?
If so I may be able to scan it and forward to you via email. Also if I see or hear of any Vickers shotguns I will forward you the details.
Best of luck in your research

Hi Steve

Sorry about the slow response.

The Vicker's bolt action rifles in .242, .318 & .404 are something of a mystery. It appears that the actions are ex military DWM actions, but there are two action sizes depending on calibre so I am not sure if both action sizes are military. I would have thought not. Who made the barrels and stock - I don't know. Vickers would have supplied the barrel blanks if they were made in the UK. Vickers could have made the barrels themselves as it would be well in their capability.

It would appear these sporting bolt action rifles were not big sellers. i only have 3 recorded in my data base, so far. They did seem to sell a few to various game parks in Africa.

Regards

AlanD