Can’t be without that. My Son had it out just the other day. No coyotes showed up tho.
Delving further into obscurity. What pray tell have I done!
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Can’t be without that. My Son had it out just the other day. No coyotes showed up tho.
Hi Noel, been awhile since we last communicated! I'm glad you started this post, was an excellent read on cold North West Ontario night, and I mean cold, brrrr!
After the read went and pulled my Rem model 30 Express out and took in all the great quality metal and woodwork that went into these rifles. In today's age of plastic, stainless steel and chassis systems, it's a great break to talk about a classic rifle again!
My 30 Express was made by Remington as a custom for sum one of means, I still can't figure out the Remington custom shop stamps on the barrel? I thought at first it was done by Stoeger customshop rifle made for sum elite of the time? But looking at examples they don't match up with mine. It is built in the Express/African style of the time, all the bell and whistles. The bolt knob checkering would cost $1000 today to duplicate!!!don't ask for pictures as using this phone is as tek savvy as I get
I found a nice express for a project, it had been re-barreled and the stock saw better days! It will become a 9.3x62 Express rifle similar to my 1906 30cal rifle I described above.
And yes Noel the Refield Jr. Mount Will go on this new custom 30 Express
After the read went and pulled my Rem model 30 Express out and took in all the great quality metal and woodwork that went into these rifles. In today's age of plastic, stainless steel and chassis systems, it's a great break to talk about a classic rifle again!
My 30 Express was made by Remington as a custom for sum one of means, I still can't figure out the Remington custom shop stamps on the barrel? I thought at first it was done by Stoeger customshop rifle made for sum elite of the time? But looking at examples they don't match up with mine. It is built in the Express/African style of the time, all the bell and whistles. The bolt knob checkering would cost $1000 today to duplicate!!!don't ask for pictures as using this phone is as tek savvy as I get
I found a nice express for a project, it had been re-barreled and the stock saw better days! It will become a 9.3x62 Express rifle similar to my 1906 30cal rifle I described above.
And yes Noel the Refield Jr. Mount Will go on this new custom 30 Express
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^^^Been a while since we've had coffee and a chat. When the madness abates!
Hi Noel, been awhile since we last communicated! I'm glad you started this post, was an excellent read on cold North West Ontario night, and I mean cold, brrrr!
After the read went and pulled my Rem model 30 Express out and took in all the great quality metal and woodwork that went into these rifles. In today's age of plastic, stainless steel and chassis systems, it's a great break to talk about a classic rifle again!
My 30 Express was made by Remington as a custom for sum one of means, I still can't figure out the Remington custom shop stamps on the barrel? I thought at first it was done by Stoeger customshop rifle made for sum elite of the time? But looking at examples they don't match up with mine. It is built in the Express/African style of the time, all the bell and whistles. The bolt knob checkering would cost $1000 today to duplicate!!!don't ask for pictures as using this phone is as tek savvy as I get
I found a nice express for a project, it had been re-barreled and the stock saw better days! It will become a 9.3x62 Express rifle similar to my 1906 30cal rifle I described above.
And yes Noel the Refield Jr. Mount Will go on this new custom 30 Express
I ended up with a two piece second generation Redfield base. Chris Griesbach put them on for me.
Mostly I like the old rifle. The long receiver will bite you with a two piece base. My Voightlander tube ended up being just a little too short so I had to grab the Busch optic instead.
The lines of a 54 Winchester I prefer. A touch slimmer and if memory served the wrist felt better. Drawback there of course is the design didn’t accommodate a scope unless the bolt hand and stock were modified.
And of course as you mention, no plastic involved. I think the grip cap and plate are Bakelite.
Chris nice to here from you, was hoping to see you at our September gun show, but covid bit that one! Hope your healthy and enjoying your retirement!
Chris gave me a nice VINTAGE Remington metal checkered but plate for my 30 Express project (;
Noel it good to here from you friend! I like the thickness of the grip on my 30 Express, and the checkering is great, but this is a custom made factory stock. I'm going to use it as a template for my custom ,but raise the buttock cheek position to accommodate my Redfield Jr. Mount and rings.
Cheers, and the best to you in this new year!
Chris gave me a nice VINTAGE Remington metal checkered but plate for my 30 Express project (;
Noel it good to here from you friend! I like the thickness of the grip on my 30 Express, and the checkering is great, but this is a custom made factory stock. I'm going to use it as a template for my custom ,but raise the buttock cheek position to accommodate my Redfield Jr. Mount and rings.
Cheers, and the best to you in this new year!
