Well almost, I still need to add the swivel stud to the butt and regulate the sights. I've finally got to a point were it looks like I can see light at the end of the tunnel!

For those that haven't been around, I've been posting pics of the progress of this rifle since I brought it home 3 years ago. Some good and some bad. It's been though 3 different gunsmiths, it was "stolen" and recovered, It had a building collapse on it and it's had 3 different stocks on it. Almost everything that could go wrong did.

While it doesn't measure up to some of the stuff I've seen posted here I'm still proud of the way it turned out and a big plus is I got to do some of it myself.

Here is how it all started. I purchased this beautiful bubba'ed up 1909 M98 from Weasel's gun&pawn for a whooping $125.00


Here's the finished rifle. Love the fiddleback

Terry

Sure is a georgeous stock..
Beauty of a rifle for sure.

Don

Congrats, TC1!
What a beautiful piece of wood!!!!!!!!

Hope you are happy!

Very nice, indeed!

sorry to hear that it was so much trouble to build-but it was DEFINITELY worth the wait! Very nice

Wow ... that lovely rifle has a story to tell for sure. Glad your patience was appropriately rewarded.

Terry,
that's GORGEOUS!!!

now, the horrible question... does that snakebit rifle shoot?

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Terry,
that's GORGEOUS!!!

now, the horrible question... does that snakebit rifle shoot?

Well, it goes bang I haven't done anything but test fire it for funtion.

I just got it back last night, but the weekend is coming.

Terry

Terry, a beautiful rifle and great wood.
Butch

Terry,
What a georgeous package you built, it looks awesome.
Doug

Magnificent!!
Would you mind sharing where you got the stock pattern? Thanks in advance!

Lovely! Tell us about the wood, please??

- mike

Very nice. I am jealous.

As they used to say at the end of the A Team television series. You have to love it when a plan comes together. Or something like that! It is definately nice. Hope she shoots as good as she looks.

100% high class rifle. I too would like to hear about the type of wood and pattern. Also, what's the finish on the extractor? I bet she comes up to open sites beautifully.

Case harded rings - Nice Accent!!

Tell us about them - where did you find them?

Schnebel(sp?) tip another Fantastic Accent!!

It's the little things that set a rifle apart - Great rifle - you should be proud to show &
and shoot it anywhere.

I really hope you hunt with it - it would be a shame for it to be in a safe forever.

WAY TO GO TERRY!!!!

Terry-

Is that, "ole snakebit?"

Man, did she ever turn out nice. The stock is drop dead gorgeous.

Many, many congratulations.

Beautiful, a job well done!!

The wood is a piece of Claro walnut. I got it and the turning done by Cliff Sticklstad.

The rings were polished bright and shinny with a dremal tool and sent to Doug Turnbull for CC hardening.

I'm sworn to secrecy on the pattern. Sorry, but the pattern owner reads these threads. I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you afterwards.

Terry

Very nice, Terry! You have every right to be proud...

MKane160

Very nice! I'm envious!

I really like the bolt handle. Where did it come from?

Terry,

It really came out nice.....All I want to know is when do I get to shoot it

What does it weigh?

Great work, the color case hardening really adds that little something... May we at least get the artisan's name that turned the stock???

Ok...just add me to the WOW! list. Thanks for posting.

Hey JJS, Yes and very soon. It weighs 7 1/2lbs before the optics.

Debee, the guy who turned it is Cliff Sticklstad, better known as Dakota Cliff on ebay, HA! Here is what it looked like after they were turned.



The pattern is an old guild gun pattern. I added the cheek piece to and re-did the schnable tip.




I had a great time doing it till I pushed a 1/4" chiesel through my hand! The doctor said I might get some of the feeling back in my thumb one day.

Terry

TC

That is one beautiful rifle. great lines.

enjoy

rich

Very classy rifle in one of my favorite calibers! Super job.

TC1,

Delightful rig, a j y to look at, as well as to carry and swing Id say.
Hope your planning to drill a moose first up.
that EuroLeup looks good, dont often see them.

whats D muzzle dia?

WJ.

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Originally posted by Woodjack:
whats D muzzle dia?

WJ.

0.650

Terry

Really nice, Terry-

flaco

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I had a great time doing it till I pushed a 1/4" chiesel through my hand!

That action extracts its share of blood and tears from everyone who owns or touches it. Don't ever sell it, but don't leave it to your kids either.

LD

Really, really nice Terry.
As Merle sings-
Someday you'll look back and say, it was fun.

Absolutely beautiful!

There is an interesting 9.3 x 62 at gander mt. at the I-45 Hoston store. Approx $1,300.00
Lee

The stock is astonishing, of course, but I really love your sights and barrel treatment. Is it too lovely to hunt with?

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Is it too lovely to hunt with?

Never seen one of those. While it looks nice, it wasn't outrageous price wise. Give or take, this rifle cost about 1/3 of a comparably equipped Dakota.

Terry

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Originally posted by TC1:

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Is it too lovely to hunt with?

Never seen one of those. While it looks nice, it wasn't outrageous price wise. Give or take, this rifle cost about 1/3 of a comparably equipped Dakota.

Terry

Excellent job, Terry!