Old classic hunting rifles.
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Ive just been offered these;
"Tim most reluctantly i have had to come to a painfull decision that im going to thin my guns right down
therefore i thought i would let you know which ones i was selling.
Both of my Mansch 6.5x54 the classic take down with the peep sight in the wrist behind the bolt and
the one with the quick release scope mount by H&H, They both have very very good barrels i have not
shot them very much. The scoped one was made in 1921 and the other in 1927
I have a club friend who has first offer on my Swedish M38 6.5x55
As to my Rigby in 7x57 i have to give that some thought yet."
Oh to find that mattress stuffed with cash!
"Tim most reluctantly i have had to come to a painfull decision that im going to thin my guns right down
therefore i thought i would let you know which ones i was selling.
Both of my Mansch 6.5x54 the classic take down with the peep sight in the wrist behind the bolt and
the one with the quick release scope mount by H&H, They both have very very good barrels i have not
shot them very much. The scoped one was made in 1921 and the other in 1927
I have a club friend who has first offer on my Swedish M38 6.5x55
As to my Rigby in 7x57 i have to give that some thought yet."
Oh to find that mattress stuffed with cash!
Gorgeous rifle, Michael!
(Don't you think it needs to be returned to Canada where it belongs? I'd have to do some juggling to make room in my gun safe, but would gladly send you my mailing address and postage money if you agree .......
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(Don't you think it needs to be returned to Canada where it belongs? I'd have to do some juggling to make room in my gun safe, but would gladly send you my mailing address and postage money if you agree .......
)
This is a pre 64 model 70, the custom work was done in Seattle. It was a 270, now is a 270 WHBY Mag. The barrel is 24" the checkering is 22 LPI., one of my favourits, I don't take it hunting, too pretty.
Enjoy. Bill
Old classics
Enjoy. Bill
Old classics
Hello, first time poster here so thought I would start with a rifle that has a Canadian history. Made for a gentleman through the Gibbs office in Vancouver, Canada. It's a 1903 Springfield and the caliber is 30-06.
Hi Michael,
Been a long time since we visited in your home. Came away with a completely new paradigm with respect to classics. Hopefully, you will post some more pictures!
For those of you who don't know him, Michael is one of the most knowledgeable and highly respected authorities on custom rifles, especially early to mid-20th century work, in the world.
Welcome to the forum, Michael.
Ted
Here's an old custom 30/06 built on a K98 action from the early 50s. It is one of two I was offered from an unknown gentlman's estate over 30 years ago. It came with a Unertl "Hawk" 4x scope in an "ECHO" mount with ONE PIECE rings. You have to take the turrets and ocular lens off to mount the scope. The scope had issues and I eventually picked up and leupold M8-4x that is shown in the photo. I have since mounted an old VXII 2-7 on it. It is a joy to carry and shoot. I included my 5 shot sight in target from early this fall. It is a good example early 1950s first class gunsmithing
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Thanks for all the nice comments. I don't hunt anymore but do shoot most of my rifles.
Ted: Good to hear from you and hope all is well with you and yours.
I found this a very interesting thread and enjoyed reading about and seeing some nice rifles.
Ted: Good to hear from you and hope all is well with you and yours.
I found this a very interesting thread and enjoyed reading about and seeing some nice rifles.
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Here are John303's pics...
As my collection is pretty much antiques and milsurps, although many were used as hunting tools during their lifetimes, I don't see that quite bing the nature of the thread, although I have one very nice long lee that was professionally sported in the interwar period. There are a number of classic hunting rifles I do regret not buying though, like an gorgeous Winchester 54, a beautiful old custom A3 and a Manlicher that I would have bought if I wasn't on course in Gagetown at the time, and couldn't figure how to get it into shacks and past inspection the next morning.
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Gary, not to worry I have a 54 Winchester that falls into the gorgeous status to post here. And it has already proven itself worthy!
All we need now is a break from hunting season to get a photo op going.
All we need now is a break from hunting season to get a photo op going.
