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Is there a book on the G&H or other custom shops that lists or has photos of the 1903 Springfield conversions? I have Brophys book on the Springfield. I was looking for something like the book on the Oberndorf Mausers. I need pictures and some discriptions of the work done. Never rode a bull, but have shot some. NRA life member NRA LEO firearms instructor (retired) NRA Golden Eagles member | ||
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Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century By Michael Petrov Has quite a few pictures of 1903's and Michael posts hee as well. It is a great book and I believe it will suit your purposes. Michael J Michael J | |||
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I am on the same quest. Do an internet search using Griffin Howe Springfield and you will come up with quite a few photos. Also, try and find a copy of "Gunsmithing" by Howe. There are quite a few pictures there, as well. Dave One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx | |||
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Take an $800 springfield. Add $800 in custom gunsmithing. Voila, you have a $150 rifle. What does it all mean? Best to start with one already customized, available at gunshows and pawn shops. | |||
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If interested you can get a signed copy of my book by priority mail for $30, $29.95 unsigned. A personal check is fine. Michael Petrov 923 West 74th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99518 | |||
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Michael Sounds like what I am looking for. Thanks Never rode a bull, but have shot some. NRA life member NRA LEO firearms instructor (retired) NRA Golden Eagles member | |||
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tnekkcc: The same can be said for any surplus action. It all depends on who does the work. Based on your comment, we might as well all buy $300 Savages, because obviously, the work of custom gunsmiths is all worthless.  Dave One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx | |||
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Customize all you want then when you go to sell them I'll buy them at a real good price. | |||
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Rolland & Michael - Thanks for posting this topic, and the answer regarding the book. (Michel, I also have just yesterday posted an order and cheque to you for the book.) AC | |||
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I have Mr. Petrov's book and highly recommend it for fans of custom Springfields. | |||
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I have Mr. Petrov's book and have read several of the origional articles in P.S. , his book is excellent and as a tribute, many of the pages are smudged with inletting black due to it often being referenced during work. | |||
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Go to doublegunshop.com, check out the forum on single barrel rifles. Many of the threads have good photos of custom 1903s. Also review "used rifles" at griffinhowe.com. | |||
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