Well worn blued rifles

[Slimbo]

I love fine rust blueing and beautiful walnut as much or more than the next guy, but whenever I head out into the Bush I seem to reach for stainless and synthetic. I guess I’m a wimp. Whenever I see a pic like the one below it makes me feel funny, like climbing the rope in gym class. Let’s see some pictures of your well worn blued rifles that have character and class.

 

[double gun]

I like that rear peep.

 

[chuck nelson]

Where is that photo from? I have it saved on my computer from at least 10 years ago but can’t recall where it is from.

 

[Slimbo]

Not sure. I saved it from some thread awhile back. I think I remember somebody saying it was Finn Agaards rifle, but I thought he always used a scope. Seems about right though, being a pre-64 375.

 

[chuck nelson]

I’ve got pictures of Morris Talifson, Bill Pinnell, and Wally Johnson’s 375’s. There are some well used rifles. Especially Johnson’s. Ironically all these rifles have similar ancestry.

 

[chuck nelson]

Hal Waugh’s 375 Weatherby is another. Also born in the same town as the other rifles.

 

[Potashminer]

The picture is Finn Aargard's first Model 70 in 375 H&H. His book says had that rear sight made at a shop in Nairobi. His second Model 70, also a 375 H&H, used a Weaver K2.5 - his wife Berit took the 50th buffalo with that apparently original set-up, a few years ago.

 

['Boo]

I have no problem with a well-worn rifle or shotgun with faded bluing and weathered finish. They are just like an older woman who was once a beautiful girl that grew into a sophisticated lady possessed with invaluable worldly experience.

What really bothers me are newer guns that look like their owner tied a string to them and dragged them though the bush for days.......

 

[Buckmastr]

A pre 64 458

 

[Slimbo]

That’s what I’m talkin about

 

[chuck nelson]

 

[chasseur]

My BSA Lee Speed Sporter

 

[Cole]

Damn that thing has a long barrel on it !!!

 

[Slimbo]

Damn fine rifle. Looks like an Echols creation. Know what it’s chambered for?

 

[tokguy]

Damn that thing has a long barrel on it !!!

Small hands dear...it's not that big...
I've a 1891 Mosin dragoon...that's another fishing pole right there.

 

[chuck nelson]

Damn fine rifle. Looks like an Echols creation. Know what it’s chambered for?

300 H&H.

He has one in a 7mm Mashburn as well, so I have corresponded with him quite a bit. But he keeps hunting with the 300.

 

[chasseur]

My BSA Lee Speed Sporter

Barrel is around 27 inches .I believe barrels up to 30 inches could be found on the BSA Lee Speeds as they were made to order sporting rifles.the long barrel gives a good sighting plane for the iron sights

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

My old Win 1894 .32-40 from 1910 shows 'er age, but the bugger still shoots well enough with light, hardcast loads inside 80 yds.

 

[geologist]

 

[DMS1]

No pics, but I'm a big fan of Winchester nickel steel like faded model 12s and 94s.

I enjoyed the Longmire series on Netflix, he carries a nicely worn 1911 with ivory or stag grips and an old 94