14 October 2006, 09:01
333_OKHTell us more about who did the stock and the metal work? Also what make scope did you use? Thanks!
14 October 2006, 09:32
daleatkinsHi,
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.
14 October 2006, 20:18
333_OKHquote:
My personal smith my Dad.
Excellent.
Do you know what era the Zeiss came from? The gun is very nice and you should enjoy it for a lifetime!
14 October 2006, 21:32
daleatkinsHi
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.
15 October 2006, 00:32
Frank MartinezBeautiful 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
15 October 2006, 02:27
500grainsA very interesting rifle done in the old style.
15 October 2006, 05:47
daleatkinsGentlemen,
thanks for the kind words, I really like it. Guess I'll go for #3 now.
16 October 2006, 05:29
MolonLabe416Who made your left side safety?
I'm having a couple of rifles built now and would like to use this type if I could find two.
Thanks.
16 October 2006, 09:03
daleatkinsHi Steve,
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.
16 October 2006, 10:01
z375how are you adjusting the scope for windage? are you using the bases solely?
zubin
16 October 2006, 16:25
perryDale,
What purpose does the stipling serve?
Perry
16 October 2006, 20:44
daleatkinsquote:
Originally posted by z375:
how are you adjusting the scope for windage? are you using the bases solely?
Hey Zubin
Yes, the only downside to the scope but hasn't proved to be a problem.
zubin
16 October 2006, 20:48
daleatkinsquote:
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.
Perry
16 October 2006, 21:56
perryDale,
I have stipled the front straps on my 1911s, talk about grip! I agree with you on the cosmetic end, it looks great.
Perry