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posted 23 September 2010 17:07
Hi guys, very happy to be able to show you what I believe is the first of Duanes rifles to be imported to the land down under! tu2

Details: 1935 Chilean contract Oberndorf Mauser
24" Kreiger Barrel
SMP 5 round Bottom Metal
Lapour 3 pos Safety
Recknagel Trigger
Swarovski Z6 1-6x Scope

































 
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posted 23 September 2010 17:11Hide Post
Very nice... congratulations !
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posted 23 September 2010 17:46Hide Post
Very nice indeed. It's good to see that one finally made it to the land downunder. Let us know how it shoots.

Can you provide any details on the wood?


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posted 23 September 2010 17:51Hide Post
Hi Forrest, Duane supplied the wood for it & I'll have to admit I was a bit sceptical about it, but, I should've shut my mouth. Having seen it in the flesh now, It's fantastic!

I only picked it up from customs a couple of days ago & I'm now back at work (1000kms away) so it'll be a few weeks till I can get it to the range unfortunately.
 
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posted 23 September 2010 17:55Hide Post
Duane crafts a very nice product. Well done.
 
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posted 23 September 2010 19:04Hide Post
That is one fine rifle you got there!
Duane...Question: The second picture shows the scope mounts being cut with the barrel installed...do you always do this, and are they finished machine this way also? Why not use a fixture? I always liked the way your rear bridge is finished on your rifles. Thanks for all the photos.

Enjoy!


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posted 23 September 2010 21:03Hide Post
Outstanding.

I love the treatment of the Talley rings and the way Duane shaped and checkered the top of the bolt stop.
 
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posted 23 September 2010 22:29Hide Post
What a wonderful looking rifle, congrats to Duane and yourself for putting such a tasteful rifle together. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures...enjoy!
 
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posted 23 September 2010 23:48Hide Post
Question about the scope bases.

Is the rear base screwed on or welded on?

Looks screwed on.

I might be mistaken in believing Duane welds the rear base into place.
 
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posted 24 September 2010 03:01Hide Post
Absolutely beautiful. I have a safari pair in 505 Gibbs and 416 Rigby on Heym Magnum Mauser actions #41 and 42 at Duane's now, but I have to wait until August for the build to start. Hey! Wait! Tomorrow is October!!! DUANE!!!!!
 
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posted 24 September 2010 03:34Hide Post
Gawd. Duane's compositions just melt my heart.
 
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posted 24 September 2010 03:34Hide Post
Hi

One of the most beautiful rifle I have ever seen! A truly (if it ever exist) all around Big Game Rifle. Period.

Congratulations!

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posted 24 September 2010 05:51Hide Post
Fantastic. Congratulations on commissioning a beautiful and functional rifle.


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posted 24 September 2010 06:41Hide Post
...very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
 
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posted 24 September 2010 07:13Hide Post
Thanks for the feedback guys, and my crappy photography doesn't do it anywhere near the justice it deserves!

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Originally posted by uwave:
Question about the scope bases.

Is the rear base screwed on or welded on?

Looks screwed on.

I might be mistaken in believing Duane welds the rear base into place.


On my rifle, it is screwed on. Seamless fitting of the bases though. tu2
 
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posted 24 September 2010 07:49Hide Post
Mate, I said it before but it's worth saying again... that's a beautiful bespoke rifle there.

Duane Wiebe bottom metal is going on that 404 I mentioned to you. Good to see such great work on yours.
 
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posted 24 September 2010 10:58Hide Post
Thanks Bondy. I have another 1935 Chilean action with Duane which was originally gonna be a 300H&H, but I've been thinking 404J more & more. After seeing this one, i think it's pretty much sealed the deal.

Make sure you post some pics of yours when Gordon starts on it mate.
 
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posted 24 September 2010 11:38Hide Post
Very very nice checkering cradle!
 
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posted 24 September 2010 16:37Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Very very nice checkering cradle!


Glad you found something to like in my pictures! animal
 
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posted 24 September 2010 20:13Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by 7mmMagnum:
quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Very very nice checkering cradle!


Glad you found something to like in my pictures! animal


I like the rifle too!!! MY Favorite photo would be the 8th photo with all of the metal components laying on the bench.
 
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posted 24 September 2010 21:04Hide Post
Flawless.


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posted 24 September 2010 21:31Hide Post
7mmMagnum,
is this 1909 7mm by any chance yours..?

 
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posted 24 September 2010 22:55Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by Trax:
7mmMagnum,
is this 1909 7mm by any chance yours..?



No not mine, but it's a friend of a friends! Apparently it's a VERY nice rifle & well below replacement value so I'm told.
 
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posted 25 September 2010 00:38Hide Post
7mmMagnum,

Congrats! The rifle is a extemely nice and your also helpling us improve our trade deficit!

Best,

jjs
 
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posted 25 September 2010 03:51Hide Post
Awesome
 
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posted 25 September 2010 04:58Hide Post
Very, very nice. I like the straight stock. Congrats.


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posted 09 October 2010 19:55Hide Post
just excellent!
 
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posted 09 October 2010 21:03Hide Post
A true sexpot you have there.



 
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posted 09 October 2010 21:07Hide Post
I love the photos of Duane's work bench and all of the parts in process. The rifle turned out wonderfully.
I always hate to see one of those clumsily proportioned German boat anchor scopes on such a graceful finely crafted rifle.
 
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posted 10 October 2010 00:53Hide Post
What a beautiful rifle.

Thanks for sharing. America is blessed with Duane Wiebe and his craftmanship patriot


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posted 10 October 2010 05:20Hide Post
That is just too nice to take on a safari & get it all dusty. Big Grin



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posted 12 October 2010 00:59Hide Post
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the bolt release panel and the rib, great work.

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posted 22 October 2010 05:23Hide Post
quote:
Thanks for sharing. America is blessed with Duane Wiebe and his craftsmanship


Amen too that !!!. tu2

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posted 22 October 2010 07:05Hide Post
It's always a pleasure to see great craftsmanship and artistry....no matter whose it is.

Duane is truly a great gunmaker.


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