Went to a local gunshow a while back I usually go to look around, talk to a couple of vendors and shoot the breeze. I almost never see anything that I can not live without. In fact I was so sure I would not find anything to buy that I didn't take any thing to trade, cash or credit card. I had been there about 45 minutes when I dropped by a new vendors booth. He had a manlicher stocked mauser 98 in 35 whelen. It was smithed by a local gunsmith by the name of Wayne Barnett, a fellow who was pretty popular in the 70's and 80's here in the Houston Texas area. It had an absolutely beautiful piece of wood, jeweled bolt w/ spoon handle, double set trigger and a reasonable price. I couldn't resist. Pix follow.
Even had the opportunity to take it out to play. It sure made an impression on these two critters. GWB
Posts: 23752 | Location: Pearland, Tx,, USA | Registered: 10 September 2001
Originally posted by Bill73: That is a sweet looking rifle !!!! thanks for sharing.
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Posts: 28849 | Location: western Nebraska | Registered: 27 May 2003
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Posts: 9797 | Location: Missouri City, Texas | Registered: 21 June 2000
A very nice rifle of course; the only odd thing, from my european point of view, is to see a full stock rifle without iron sights. I never saw that before.
Thanks for the kind words guys. I've enjoyed owning, shooting and fondling this rifle. Didn't hurt that it was south of a grand (as is)for it to follow me home. I probably could have got it cheaper, however I screwed up. I was at the show, not expecting to find anything I couldn't live without. I didn't bring cash, check or credit card (I almost never go anywhere there might be rifles and not have cash). Once I caught sight of it and fondled it, lust overcame me. I told the dealer if he would hold the rifle for an hour I'd pay his asking price ($900). A couple of other dealers vouched for me and I went straightway and got some money and came back. He held it and I bought it. GWB
PS: To the gentleman being negative on his second post in the forum, this dog may not have ears, but it will sure hunt.
Posts: 23752 | Location: Pearland, Tx,, USA | Registered: 10 September 2001
Don´t mind my taste. That it will hunt can easily be seen. I´m convinced that there is no real need for iron sights but I must insist that it looks much better if installed.
Posts: 230 | Location: Germany | Registered: 02 December 2009
Wayne liked the Whelen, built several that I know of. He also built 2 or 3 auction rifles for the Houston Safari Club. He lived in Conroe, passed away a year or two ago.
NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics.
Posts: 9487 | Location: Texas Hill Country | Registered: 11 January 2002
