30-06 Takedown with English Accent

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24 April 2022, 07:10

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

30-06 Takedown with English Accent

Client saw an example of an English takedown and liked the looks. The action is a G 33-40, Lothat Walther barrel, Vardy wood. Bottom metal and buttplate are Wiebe. The tasteful, constrained engraving was done by Ken Majors.

24 April 2022, 07:25

custombolt

Another one hits the sweet spot all around and the grain on the right-side butt is incredible.

24 April 2022, 18:16

Jim Kobe

I can't see any pics, anyone else?

24 April 2022, 18:17

setters5

I can't either.

24 April 2022, 18:19

yumastepside

nope, nothing!

24 April 2022, 19:21

thirdbite

Right click and then click open in new tab should show the pica

24 April 2022, 20:18

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

New gal on the job..we'll get it sorted out

24 April 2022, 23:30

Jim@IMReps

Sweet, what do the two screws underneath the front part of the forearm do?

25 April 2022, 00:55

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

They attach to a band, that in turn can be locked onto the barrel...allows for possible thread wear...tighten the barrel, reset the forearm and sights and good to go for another 10 years

25 April 2022, 01:12

pointblank

Gorgeous rifle.

25 April 2022, 02:23

custombolt

Annnnnd, it's a small ring!

25 April 2022, 05:17

setters5

Another beauty! Who's bolt shroud/safety?

25 April 2022, 05:29

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Recknagel

25 April 2022, 05:38

metal

The cheek piece is perfect

25 April 2022, 06:23

mlfguns

Classic perfection. Kudos.

25 April 2022, 07:26

D Humbarger

Beautiful. Perfect proportions.

25 April 2022, 17:42

degoins

Wow.....lovely!!

25 April 2022, 20:35

MNR

Perfection!! as always.

I'm curious Duane, have you kept track of how many take-down rifles you've built over the years? It seems like you've built more than the average gunmaker.

25 April 2022, 22:27

gasgunner

Just noticed you did Neidners little squiggly worm tracks on the bolt.

Very nice work, thanks for posting.

John

26 April 2022, 02:54

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MNR:
Perfection!! as always.

I'm curious Duane, have you kept track of how many take-down rifles you've built over the years? It seems like you've built more than the average gunmaker.[/QUOTE

Short answer is "no"...Most years 1-2..this year, orders for five,. from 6.5 x 55 to 404 Jeff.

Personally found a TD (500 Jeff) very handy traveling to Africa and getting thru customs in those dinky offices they seem to like.

Clients have mentioned the relative obscurity carrying the shorter package in some of the gun loving areas like New York

26 April 2022, 03:03

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

quote:
Originally posted by gasgunner:
Just noticed you did Neidners little squiggly worm tracks on the bolt.

Very nice work, thanks for posting.

John

Well...not sure who can take the credit (or blame) for the frosting treatment...I trace it back to Shelhammer (Not sure of spelling,) who told Dale Goens how to do it and Dale told me.

I like it ... compared to the monotony of engine turning. I "surprised" one client with the treatment...who was not amused!...So not for everyone!

26 April 2022, 19:04

bwanamrm

Superb! Always enjoy seeing a different take on the take-down.

On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

27 April 2022, 18:24

Fal Grunt

Duane,

I have always loved the frosting treatment you do. I have a 1903 I am building that will get that treatment. Just a really nice touch and different.

A beautiful rifle, and something to really aspire to. Thanks for posting!

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27 April 2022, 23:05

Scrollcutter

Another fantastic rifle. I saw the engraving in person. Well done and tasteful! All around beautiful package.

28 April 2022, 03:56

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

quote:
Originally posted by Fal Grunt:
Duane,

I have always loved the frosting treatment you do. I have a 1903 I am building that will get that treatment. Just a really nice touch and different.

A beautiful rifle, and something to really aspire to. Thanks for posting!

I like the fact that the "pattern" can be individual as handwriting

Once saw a rifle, I THINK G&H that the frosting was done in something like coarse checkering pattern.. Befuddled me...looked like it took some sort of helix fixture. But... was a real attention getter!

29 April 2022, 07:19

Mike_TX

Looks like a keeper!

05 May 2022, 18:52

McKay

quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MNR:
Perfection!! as always.

I'm curious Duane, have you kept track of how many take-down rifles you've built over the years? It seems like you've built more than the average gunmaker.[/QUOTE

Short answer is "no"...Most years 1-2..this year, orders for five,. from 6.5 x 55 to 404 Jeff.

Personally found a TD (500 Jeff) very handy traveling to Africa and getting thru customs in those dinky offices they seem to like.

Clients have mentioned the relative obscurity carrying the shorter package in some of the gun loving areas like New York

I still own that 500 Jeff of yours. Been meaning to send it into you for a few tweaks. Been a great rifle! You will be sad to see a lot of bluing wear however!

05 May 2022, 20:02

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Nope....happy to see a rifle has been enjoyed

14 June 2022, 23:08

lowgun

The little "squigglies" on the bolt are similar to those used by John Oberlies of Dayton, Ohio. The earliest Oberlies rifle with this treatment in my collection was built in 1934. Oberlies used this treatment on falling block bolts, contemporary bolts, hammers, triggers and other parts of his outstanding customs. Michael Petrov and I had some lengthy discussions about how the procedure was accomplished, but didn't reach any firm conclusion. It has been described as chasing, done somewhat differently by several gunmakers, but best by Oberlies.