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Old 01-09-2012, 04:38 PM
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Yes, on initial inspection Motty's look much like any other rifle, however when you look closely you start to see some interesting little details like upgraded state of the art sights (for the period).
The man was a master of his craft and apparently a very skilled sportsman in more than just shooting. I've seen references to him being a footballer, cricketer, and he even rode as a jockey in the 1887? Melbourne Cup (premier Australian horse race).
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