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458 WM Whitworth on Gunbroker
16 February 2006, 08:53
ElCaballero458 WM Whitworth on Gunbroker
For all you Whitworth fans here is another one. I think a person could sure make the stock look a little more bright eyed.
Gunbroker Auction17 February 2006, 00:38
fla3006Got my 375-458 not-so-well matched pair, about 200 apart!
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17 February 2006, 02:05
lawndartDo those stock have a little cast off in them?
Thanks,
LD
17 February 2006, 02:22
fla3006quote:
lawndart: Do those stock have a little cast off
Yes, both of mine about 0.5" at heels.
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17 February 2006, 02:38
lawndartKewl.
17 February 2006, 20:49
Lhook7Damn!! I'm trying to limit myself to one gun a year, and I've already bought two and it's only February. I'd love to have this rifle, but I'm going to have to give it a pass.
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17 February 2006, 22:15
Frank MartinezLike you can't believe. I am in the same sinking raft.
Frank
That does look like a good rifle. Plain stock but other wise very clean looking.
17 February 2006, 23:07
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by ElCaballero:
For all you Whitworth fans here is another one. I think a person could sure make the stock look a little more bright eyed.
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Cowboy, the last thing you want on a 458 Win Mag rifle is a bright eyed stock! That stock could have more figure in it, but the finish is perfect on a DGR. The rifle is well worth the $800 buy now price! I'd love to buy that rifle myself, but like some have already said I've bought more than my quota this year!.........Still, I need to take a trip down the Grand Isle, LA anyway, SOOOOOO.........
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18 February 2006, 23:27
invader66MacD37
Was that you????
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19 February 2006, 02:16
WillSorry guys. I didn't have time to wait to bid. I'll have it home in a couple weeks if you really want it....
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19 February 2006, 02:24
gixxerAnd there it goes...
19 February 2006, 02:25
ElCaballeroquote:
Originally posted by Will:
Sorry guys. I didn't have time to wait to bid. I'll have it home in a couple weeks if you really want it....
What do I get for a finders fee?
19 February 2006, 02:29
WillYou should have just kept your mouth shut!
I need that thing like another tax bill.
I'll discount a copy of my book for you!!!
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Will / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun.
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19 February 2006, 03:05
Charles_HelmWeird. When I bought mine no one bid but me! I guess it is better when the auction starts low than when it starts high, even if they end up the same place...
19 February 2006, 04:59
Frank MartinezCharles, I fear the word is out on how great a value this rifle is.
Frank
19 February 2006, 05:01
Frank Martinez
Gee Bill if I had know you wanted one I woulda sold you my extra one.
Just teasing. I think you got a really nice rifle there. I hardly looks used and the stock is much better than some I have seen lately.
Frank
19 February 2006, 06:38
Mike SmithWill, Thanks you saved me on this one. I was really about to buy it. Thing is I already own one. I paid $1100.00 for mine. I would like to find a 375 true whitworth express like this for a good price as well. The difference in my 458 and yours is mine had a good pillar bedding job done on it by a reputable gunsmith and it came with a leupold scope that had been modified by premier reticles to the 4a. So it was definitely worth the extra $300.00 I paid. That said you got a great deal on this rifle. To anyone who dosnt know, the fit and finish on the original Whitworths is so much better than the later Mark X's and Alaskans there is no comparison. Mine will also shoot 1/2 inch groups off the bench at 100 yards. Now if I could just shoot that well offhand..
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19 February 2006, 18:53
ElCaballeroHere is another one. Ported barrel though.
GunsAmerica19 February 2006, 20:43
Lhook7Thank you Will!!
I am a weak person and got online this morning to take "just take one more look." That is code for coming up with a justification to buy the rifle.
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