Who else prefers the old classics?

H4831 said:
Yes Noel, great pictures. And you have so many of that type, a tremendous collection.
Some day they should be in a museum, or art display, somewhere.
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Actually, quite a few of Reuben's Dad's pics are in the Glenbow museum archives, as are Carl Arneson's, brother of Martin who trapped Reuben's bear.
Both Carl and Martin were avid photographers, which is a huge blessing for us who were born late. Those interested can go to the archives and do a search for Bergen, most come up that way.
I was loaned Martin's diary and in it was logged the actual day he sold Reuben that Remington 12C for $10 in 1928.

When I get my carcass back up to home where I belong I would love to work at the museum in town there. Reuben has always been a big supporter there. They also have that huge wildlife display of Mr. Mjoleness' (sp)
I do struggle with the old guns beingin there. Locked away because boy they are evil things you know and they are welded shut.:( Pieces of the most beautiful scrap iron you ever saw and no one can touch them. Doesn't seem right but I handle guns different than a lot of other folk would.

Bruce, if you're ever passing through this way give me a shout and you can have a tour of my lil museum, no cover charge. I promise.;)
 
Thanks Noel. In the past we have travelled so much over western Canada and the north, also seventeen states with our truck(s) and trailer, but it is getting harder all the time, all things considered.
Bruce
 
There are some great old photos and accounts on this thread. They probably helps explain why some of us feel a special attachment to the old classics. They harken back to an era when life was simpler, the work ethic ran a bit stronger, and people were more immediately reliant on the bounty of nature.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
In rifles, a few of my favorite 'older' guns and calibers.

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An old Winchester High Wall in 219 Donaldson Wasp, matching vintage scope

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Two Schultz & Larsens, left to right, 308 NM and 7x61 S&H.
Two Husqvarnas, 358 NM and 30-06.

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Winchester model 71 Deluxe, 348 WCF.
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Beautiful rifles!! :cool:
 
I have an FN Mauser K-98 action, in .458 American. Boyd's laminate stock because the original walnut stock suffered cracks from recoil and a marginal bedding job.
It has seen more abuse from packers/movers than me.
It needs a new blueing finish, (near future hopefully) and a good scope. With my old eyes I can get about a two inch groups @100 yards with irons. But lately, I find this harder & harder to do on a regular basis.

There are some very classy old rifles here.
Cheers!
 
Im an old fart myself-turned 60 3 weeks ago. Still there is something about shooting a rifle that is a lot older than I am and is likely all hand made. The old Winnie 1894 is a delight to shoot and one of the smoothest I have used. Bloody accurate especially with my old eyes. No problem getting 2in groups at 100m. Every time I pick up the Martini I remember it is 2 years older than Custers Last Stand. Never get that from my Ruger. But I have several Savage 99s and they have a real nice feeling when I shoot them. I guess there is something special about them not being in production for a long time. They all shoot really well and will be hunted in the next years even the 38-55. Seems it would be a good bear cal too. Even at 1500 or 1600fps it is still a 250gr bullet. It was good enough once upon a time with BP.
 
I am young, 19 but I love a healthy mix of modern and old time classics. To mean nothing beats a 94' .30-30 (all wooden of course) but then nothing looks as ###y or shoots so smooth as a nice modern QUALITY bolt gun (my own opion).
 
Until the Angels Fall said:
I am young, 19 but I love a healthy mix of modern and old time classics. To mean nothing beats a 94' .30-30 (all wooden of course) but then nothing looks as ###y or shoots so smooth as a nice modern QUALITY bolt gun (my own opion).
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Bit of a side issue, but I have one rifle that fits ;)both categories.

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And, some of the older classic bolt actions are pretty smooth also:D.

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I'm another one who prefers the old classics. When I get some time I'll take some pictures and post them as well. The old classics handed down in original condition showing honest use and wear have a soul all their own. Something the plastic ones and stainless, may have a hard time to earn. . :)

Regards:
Rod
 
Here's another old classic I hunted with one year. The photo was taken while hunting ...... came across an ancient cedar rail fence that had collapsed, and figured it would make a good background for a photo. The rifle is an original Winchester 1886 with a button mag and full octagon barrel, chambered in 45-90, shipped in 1888.

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Marketing exists everywhere, whether we like it or not. And some of that is directed to creating new 'needs' when there aren't any. The stainless and composite world isn't my thing, I like old, wood and blue. I don't begrudge anyone whatever they want however, its just not for me. I prefer the old calibers, the older the better.

My deer last fall was a 45-70 from a 116 year old 1886.
 
Win 38-55 said:
Here's another old classic I hunted with one year. The photo was taken while hunting ...... came across an ancient cedar rail fence that had collapsed, and figured it would make a good background for a photo. The rifle is an original Winchester 1886 with a button mag and full octagon barrel, chambered in 45-90, shipped in 1888.

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You were correct. That's a calendar quality shot. Very good eye and thanks for sharing it.
 
Right on! While no doubt tbe synthetics will take a beating much better in the woods, a good firearm to me is a marriage of walnut and blued metal
 
I'm actually working on another calendar for 2011. It is going to have some beauts in it. It won't be ready until about October.
 
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