new to me M70 7x57

26 March 2010, 19:02

handwerk

new to me M70 7x57

I thought I'd share some pictures of the rifle I just recieved,a custom 1937 M70 7x57. Once it was finished many years ago it sat in a safe til now.I have yet to be able to find out who did the work. Yes, it will be going hunting. Thanks in advance to Forrest for posting the pics for me.

27 March 2010, 00:07

vapodog

BTW....It's an absolute pleasure to post such beautiful photos!

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27 March 2010, 00:12

SingleShotGuy

What a beautiful rifle, OUTSTANDING wood!!!!

27 March 2010, 00:21

AzGuy

WOW....an absolute CLASSIC in every sense.

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27 March 2010, 00:44

stocker

I'd like to see side views taken at right angles to the bore line. There is a Bob Owens look to the stock partciularly in the cheekpiece profile.

27 March 2010, 01:14

Von Gruff

What a treasure you have to introduce to the great outdoors. Stunning wood, on a classic action in the classic chambering. Good hunting to you both.

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27 March 2010, 01:27

Code4

Is the safety bespoke ? In my limited knowledge of customs I haven't seen anything like that before.

27 March 2010, 02:33

CAS II

I think the safety is a Model 70 Pre-War unit.

Beautiful rifle. I'd love to know who did the work.

27 March 2010, 04:22

handwerk

I talked to Gary Goudy today, he's the man deserving the credit, sounds like it was built in the 70's, Cas is right, it's a pre war safety .
Thanks for the kind words guys, I did spend a good part of the day just looking at the thing!
It's first range day is coming soon.

27 March 2010, 05:24

TC1

Beautiful rifle. The wood is stunning.

Terry

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28 March 2010, 08:55

Prewar70

I spoke with the seller when I was considering buying it. The rifle was built by Bob Emmons. An early model 70 reworked but with factory barrel, etc.

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28 March 2010, 15:44

handwerk

Prewar 70, the Bob Emmons rifle he had was a .375, another beauty for sure but my funds were tapped.

28 March 2010, 19:55

724wd

fantastic wood! but is anyone else concerned with that sharp chisel through the triggerguard?!

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28 March 2010, 21:46

handwerk

Worry not, I was rather careful with both the chisel and the rifle.