Melvin Forbes has taken his M24 rifle and is offering it through a Maine based manufacturer.I contacted Forbes and asked if it would be offered in Left hand.Forbes said no,so I asked him what it would take to get it offered in LH. He laughed and said "people calling and asking for it in LH".
So if you want one in lefty call him and ask. 304-292-0600.
Maybe not, but I have stronger and weaker suits as well.
Here is a copy and paste from his web site:
Model 24 (The Ultimate Plains Rifle) - The Model 24 is designed for the 30-06 Springfield class of cartridges and offers a 3 3/8" magazine length with a scoped, finished weight of 5 3/4 lbs. This is a popular rifle with many who primarily hunt white-tails, but have a chance to hunt bigger game from time to time.
$3,100 (left-hand add $100)
Thanks for policing my comments. Welcome to the forum.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
What isn't clear in your post is whether this is a cheaper mass produced variant in addition to his hand-built 24s or a complete replacement for all his production. Do you know which?
"Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson.
Posts: 11142 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
Every write up out there states that it's currently a M24 only production.Stocks will be made by melvin,actions will be built by a well known maine based defense contractor,offered in limited calibers.NULA will still be in house only. At $1500 a rifle it's a bargain.
Having one in LH would be real good and beat the shit out of another M700.
Sounds like a repeat of the Colt Light Rifle deal except Mel keeps the company. I think a Maine company made the barrels for the Colt Light Rifle too. Something similar to "SARCO" but not quite. Long time Colt subcontractor for the M16/AR rifles. The CLR was also supposed to be a $1200-$1500 rifle. I love mine and I'm glad to see something similar again.
"Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson.
Posts: 11142 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
Originally posted by tiggertate: Sounds like a repeat of the Colt Light Rifle deal except Mel keeps the company. I think a Maine company made the barrels for the Colt Light Rifle too. Something similar to "SARCO" but not quite. Long time Colt subcontractor for the M16/AR rifles. The CLR was also supposed to be a $1200-$1500 rifle. I love mine and I'm glad to see something similar again.
Harry, It's probably SACO. They built Weatherby's Mark V rifles when Ed W. brought manufacturing back stateside from Japan.
If you love your Colt Light Rifle, you must have gotten a rare specimen. The universal review from owners on the 'net (except for the gun writer whores) was that they did not work or shoot well.
George
Posts: 14623 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 22 May 2001
The Forbes Rifle Model 24B is not currently available in a left-handed variant. Projected availability on the left-handed 24B is first quarter of 2013. That said, the New Ultra Light Arms M24 version IS available in a left-handed configuration. Contact Melvin Fobes at NULA for further information (www.newultralight.com).
