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Anyone hear of 'Ferguson' out of Oregon?

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08 March 2015, 04:28
Stokes
Anyone hear of 'Ferguson' out of Oregon?
I was looking at a pretty nicely built rifle that the owner says was put together by a fellow named Ferguson out of Oregon. The wood was supposedly done by Al Bieson.

The gun isn't quite what I'd do, but still well done. It's built on a FN action, Blackburn bottom metal, and the rest of the good bits and pieces. It's got a moderately thick forearm for how thin the 6mm Rem barrel is turned, and it's lacking sights.

Of course, he wants way to much, but it might be flexible.
08 March 2015, 15:15
Dick Wright
I just had a Ferguson rifle here. I was delivering it to a friend. It was a high wall in .225 Win. His workmanship was real good and his sense of line was fine.

To my knowledge he is a school teacher that makes rifles as a part time hobby.

I had a friend who had Ferguson do some work for him. He said Ferguson was easy to deal with and my friend liked his work.


Dick Wright
10 March 2015, 00:48
terry buffum
Bill retired to Montana a few years ago.

He has done several rifles and a shotgun for me; fine work!
31 December 2015, 23:28
chl
I have a 7x57 G33/40 Mauser with the name Bill Ferguson on the barrel and the bit of information I've found here is the only information I've been able to find on the man, if it is the same person. As every one has stated here about various firearms bearing the Ferguson name, the one I have is a fine looking rifle. I wish I knew how to post photos so you could see what I'm talking about. Any additional information on the gentleman would be appreciated.

Greg
04 January 2016, 19:01
chl
I'm attempting to post some photos in the hope of generating some additional information on Bill Ferguson. Plus it is a nice looking rifle. http://i1200.photobucket.com/a...20IV_zpskuqtkyeq.jpg http://i1200.photobucket.com/a...20II_zpsu9vqk2qi.jpg http://i1200.photobucket.com/a...%20I_zps14p35rwv.jpg http://i1200.photobucket.com/a...20IV_zpskuqtkyeq.jpg
04 January 2016, 19:03
chl
Well, that didn't work as planned.
04 January 2016, 19:10
chl
Trying again since I'm the only one involved in this discussion. http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb326/gharris58/7x57%20Mauser%20III_zps1indltib.jpg
04 January 2016, 19:13
chl
One more photo. I'm getting better at this posting.
04 January 2016, 20:23
cooksey
WOW!!
05 January 2016, 05:01
bwanamrm
No flies on Mr. Ferguson's work...


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