Hi, My personal smith my Dad. I'm a munchin at about 125lbs. and he made it to fit me. I wanted it light & easy to carry. The bbl. is 22 1/2" and lop is 13 1/4" The scope is a zeiss zeilkein, 7/8" & about a 2 1/2 power which I keep on it but I have a 1.5x5 leupold in rings also. He had Charles Danner blue it and Donald Mink did the casehardening. He had the action rehardened after the machine work & stippling. The peep sight works when the scope is off, and still locks bolt but that's why the side safty. Really a close mate to the 458 when thet're side by side.
Hi One of the more knowledgable guys could say for sure but I believe it is about a 1930 era. I think they made them from the 20s until just before the war.
Beautiful rifle, I am sure you will enjoy it a very long time. You have a very talented father. I don't find the safety a problem. I have the same type on my fn custom and don't find them a problem. Very nice indeed. FRank
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the picture is a little deceptive and I hope my explaination makes sense. The side safty that's on the right side, Dad fabricated and works all the time off of the sear. He modified the bolt wing safty so that it's off in the left position and off in the top position and doubles as the peep yet works off the striker and in the right position the safty is on and the bolt locked. I can only use the peep when the scope is off. works great for me but I doubt many smiths would do it for liability reasons.
Originally posted by perry: Dale, What purpose does the stipling serve? Hi Perry, The stippling is purely cosmetic. Like on a rib or base, It cuts down light reflection but I just like it. Depending on the tool and amount of pressure you can make it course or fine depending on what your doing.
my Dad. I'm a munchin at about 125lbs. and he made it to fit me. I wanted it light & easy to carry. The bbl. is 22 1/2" and lop is 13 1/4" The scope is a zeiss zeilkein, 7/8" & about a 2 1/2 power which I keep on it but I have a 1.5x5 leupold in rings also. He had Charles Danner blue it and Donald Mink did the casehardening. He had the action rehardened after the machine work & stippling. The peep sight works when the scope is off, and still locks bolt but that's why the side safty. Really a close mate to the 458 when thet're side by side.
