flyingS
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This is a pre-64 model 70 Wincherster 270. My Grandfather owned this rifle and had the stock custom made. Grandpa passed away in the early 80's, I was not old enough to remember him. I inherited this rifle in 2003.
Rifle inherited from Grandpa
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burnt
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That is one beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Amazing detailing. You can be very proud to own that rifle.
Soapweed
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That is a fantastic heirloom and keepsake, Flying S. Someone went to a lot of intricate detail to make that rifle.
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Wow nice looking firearm...And quite a family heirloom...
I'd have a tough time owning something like that- because I like to shoot them and use them-- and thats definitely not one you could go throwing behind the seat of the feed truck....
I'd have a tough time owning something like that- because I like to shoot them and use them-- and thats definitely not one you could go throwing behind the seat of the feed truck....
flyingS
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I carefully shot a deer with it every year OT. I have the original stock also. I may eventually have to put it back on, I love to shot the rifle.
Big Muddy rancher
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That is a beautiful piece. 
Some work went into that.
I really like seeing those heirloom rifles but I carry one to much. they would get marked up. :?
Some work went into that.I really like seeing those heirloom rifles but I carry one to much. they would get marked up. :?
katrina
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I'm not a gun person..... But that is an awesome gun...
Ben H
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Is that your hand lotion and hand sanitizer?
burnt
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Ben H said:
He's holding an amazing, heirloom firearm in the picture and you focus on the background stuff?? :???:
Ben H
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lotion aside, very nice rifle.
leanin' H
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WOW! That is an amazing piece of craftsmanship. Pretty dang cool that you get to have it. I have a 30-30 that a great uncle used when he rode with the Texas Rangers lots of years ago. Thank you for sharing that rifle with us! You are the MAN! On a side note, can I see the rest of the elk mount? :wink: You can't tease me that way, Pal! :lol:
You can't tease me that way, Pal! :lol:flyingS
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H that is one hell of an elk. I would probably tell the story wrong, but I am sure that that is the only elk JF has ever shot. I will see if I can get him to post a picture or send me one so that I can post it for him.
Mike
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Wonder if the stock's made of Maple? Appears to be. Either that or Birch. Much harder wood than Walnut.
I see the date "1972" on the right side just above the trigger, is that when he had the stock made?
Nice work of art. Very nice......................
I see the date "1972" on the right side just above the trigger, is that when he had the stock made?
Nice work of art. Very nice......................
burnt
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I was thinking curly maple or birch because of the wave in the grain. Colour leans toward birch.
flyingS
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I don't have any idea what kind of wood it is made off. I am extremely ignorant when it comes to different types of trees. Growing up in the Sandhills the only trees I had ever seen were cotton wood and cedars, the cedars are planted. I have no idea what either one looks like when cut for lumber, other than good cedar has a red color.
Big Muddy rancher
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flyingS said:
You menetioned JF. Is that the JF that occasionally posts here?
If it is I had the privileged to meet his Dad when he stopped in with Bob M on their way home from Rockglen SK.
flyingS
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Big Muddy rancher said:
I would say that is probably correct. I know Bob is related.
Soapweed
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flyingS said:
Bob M's mother and JF's dad's dad were brother and sister. Bob M and JF's dad are first cousins. JF and I are second cousins. JF's sons and my sons are third cousins. Oh, what a tangled web we weave. :wink:
Sandhusker
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And all of them dang fine people.
burnt
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Soapweed said:
That sounds like a family tree to me, not a tangled shrub . . . :wink:
