Who else prefers the old classics?

I have both wood and blued and “modern” long guns.

And I love each and every one of them for their own purpose...admittedly I hate getting caught in poor weather or being in thick bush with one of my wood and blued sweethearts.
 
I like the classic calibers and nice wood and deep blueing, but I also like the look and convenience of the synthetic/stainless combination. So, I own both!

But I never mind being caught in the rain or snow or getting mud and blood on my old classics. They clean up you know, and if a mark or rub becomes permanent, it is simply part of the rifle's history and character!
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Rushed? Looks pretty good to me. :cool:That's quite the 'vintage' sling attachment. I don't think I've ever seen anything even close to that. I thought the original ones I had to locate for my model 71 Winchester were 'different', but they're pretty well the same as most available today except a little wider hook up.
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This is the most vintage sling and attachment I have found. It came my way on a lovely sporter rifle that still goes hunting every fall.

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Now, I really am going to bed! :D

Ted
 
Is this the best you guys can do? There has to be some more pics out there, even with toes in the lower edge!:p

Finally got down to Davey's and even with some vintage iron in tow. It would be the ultimate place for photo opps if my camera and imagination would just get along.

1928 Savage 40 250-3000. The one that just got to wear the sling hooks and also an old J4 Weaver (post & cross wire) in a prewar side mount. Look out Mule Deer and Antelope!

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Keep it rolling kids!
 
Here's my newest classic;
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I love the antiques & classics best (walnut, blued steel) but also enjoy the plastic poodle-shooters too (SAN, AR15). I figure it's best to keep one's horizons broad and mind open :). No need to sh!t on someone else's likes just because we have better taste... :p
 
Wood, blued steel and leather for me! I've owned a couple SS guns in the past, but they have moved on. Never grew attached to them. I also prefer older rifles and cartridges, something with some history and a story behind it. And I love the patina an older much carried and much loved gun develops.

Here is a photo of an old Savage I have not hunted with yet. It is well worn but still shoots and I just bought dies for it yesterday. Plan to take a sheep with it one day. .250-3000
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