StAubyns Posted 22 October , 2013 Share Posted 22 October , 2013 I had the opportunity to fire this Long Lee Enfield on Sunday. I have seen similar stock carvings in the Leeds Armoury recently, but I am certain they were Mausers The owner believes that the rifle belonged to Commandant P Hattingh, or C P Hattinge but there does not seem to be much information on this gentleman on the web. I have found reference to the Hattingh surname, but thats about it. However, it was an experience to be able to fire a piece of history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeRover Posted 26 October , 2013 Share Posted 26 October , 2013 What a fascinating rifle. Thanks for sharing. If the owner hasn't done so already, he should consider contacting Dave George in Australia with details and photos of his rifle. Mr. George has written two books on carved Anglo-boer arms (of all types) and is collecting info now for a third book. I haven't got my copies handy to see if this rifle is already in there. I'm fortunate enough to have a carved OVS Mauser and have passed the info on to Mr. George. His books are great. More info at: boerwarriflecarvings.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryTheGerman Posted 18 January , 2014 Share Posted 18 January , 2014 "Hattingh" is a known Afrikaaner family name. There are a number of Hattinghs in the Oranje Rivier area in the former Orange Free State. A former colleage of mine who served in the Namibian Agricultural Dep. is a Hattingh from there. - Perhaps it makes sense for you to contact him. If you send me a private mail I can write him and ask him to contact you. Kind regards Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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