Picked up a beautiful old 1894 rifle the other day, 1908 manufacture, chambered in 25-35WCF. It’s in superb condition, locks up as tight as a new one, and the bore looks great too. I have some hornady flexi tip ammo on the way (only ammo I could find) and also some dies.
It came with this leather bag which the previous owner thought to be original, anyone seen one of these before?
Here she is next to my 1892 44WCF rifle, which is 1912 manufacture.
![Image](https://preview.ibb.co/n5SyTz/53_FB5_F9_A_5_D44_4_E3_F_AD00_961_BD183_C5_A6.jpg)
![Image](https://preview.ibb.co/bCu1gK/F7_EDE0_F2_198_D_4_D81_88_DE_7_DBAF2_BEA773.jpg)
![Image](https://preview.ibb.co/fem3ve/F5_AA53_A5_3_E91_4508_B13_F_93_AE5_D435_CA4.jpg)
The only .257 cal FN or RN projectiles I can find here in NZ are the Hornady 117gr RN. I have black powder and also H4895 on hand, anyone have any load data? I’ll try and find a mold to start casting for it too, quarterbore molds are pretty thin on the ground - most of the big companies don’t make them, or they’re more suited to the 25/20 - anyone here casting for their 25/35?
Thanks
Mitch