A special gun came in for restoration and I thought some of you might enjoy seeing it. Single square bridge Oberndorf magnum action, letters as a extra finish gun from Holland. The story I heard was that it was owned by a wealthy family in the North East and Stored in an attic for years where rodents had urinated on it. I believe it, it was deeply pitted to say the least. I struck out what I could and the remainder was micro welded, then the engraving re-cut, rust blued finish.
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Very cleverly done. Restored and its vintage remains intact. A nice looking rifle to start with that is more appealing as a result. A credit to a skilled gunsmith. Did you check the condition of the bore ?
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Posts: 2021 | Location: New Zealand's North Island | Registered: 13 November 2014
A true work of art! Both the original rifle and the restoration work are wonderful! It's so nice to see the proper skills and effort made to restore such a unique rifle to its former glory.
Very nice work. Is it common for the barrel stampings to be what we would call backwards? I've handled a few H&H bolt guns at DSC, but ding recall if they were that way.
I know where there was a large house with the attic lined with old guns. I fear it didn't end well for them.
Good luck and good shooting. In Memory of Officer Nik Green, #198, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop G...Murdered in the line of duty 12-26-03...A Good Man, A Good Officer, and A Good Friend gone too soon
Posts: 839 | Location: Between Doan's Crossing and Red River Station | Registered: 22 July 2001
Amazing thing is if it is a 1913 rifle they changed the takedown method from metal plates, front ring bolt and removing barrel and forend takedown to the superior method shown by this rifle. Mine is the older method and I think the latter method is far superior.
I have heard theories as to why they changed. And the belted Magnum is a far higher pressure round than the previous 375 magazine rifle cartridge.
Once again, a beautiful rifle and a grand restoration!
DRSS
Posts: 1908 | Location: Australia | Registered: 25 December 2006
I read Ken Waters talk about a 303-375 Axite. There also the 400-375. I'm certain there were others before the H&H belted Mag
Good luck and good shooting. In Memory of Officer Nik Green, #198, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop G...Murdered in the line of duty 12-26-03...A Good Man, A Good Officer, and A Good Friend gone too soon
Posts: 839 | Location: Between Doan's Crossing and Red River Station | Registered: 22 July 2001
SkB, Im mulling around wondering if you might take my 318 Wesley Richards to perform your magic, Not sure but it a dead ringer for your rifle but in much better condition than yours was, no pits decent rust blue, solid wood with scratches but checkering is nice..??? just curious?? Interested??
