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New Project completed
27 July 2009, 00:30
Jim KobeNew Project completed
This is a few pictures of a rifle I jus completed for a gentleman from North Carolina. It is based on a pre-'64 model 70 and is in .30-'06 caliber with englis walnut stock and inletted skelton grip and buttplate. The engraving was doen by Gene Plante of White Bear Lake, MN. Enjoy, even with the mediocre quality photos.
JIM
Jim Kobe
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27 July 2009, 00:59
maxbearThis rifle is mighty fine. I love the choice of wood. Fantastic caliber.
Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous work, I love the grip on that stock.
Is the heel higher than the nose?
Rich
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27 July 2009, 04:18
butchlambertYou do good work old man! I guess my 9.3X62 is coming your way tomorrow.
Butch
27 July 2009, 04:31
cmfic1Once again Jim, very, very nice work....Some day!
One question, I've never held a rifle that had a skeletonozed butt or grip. Does the metal work sit further out than the checkering? Just wondering how one keeps the checkering from getting all smashed up on a working gun.
Rod
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27 July 2009, 05:56
rpowellonly 2 things he got wrong. i am from south carolina, and the stock is turkish walnut. but, i am mighty happy with the way everything turned out. it was exactly what i had imagined and wanted. mr, kobe is truly a very talented gunsmith, and is a real pleasure to do business with.
27 July 2009, 06:57
michaeljVery Nice work Jim
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27 July 2009, 07:08
Siam_KragThere are not words to describe how this rifle makes me feel! Great work Jim!!
27 July 2009, 07:20
ted thornI just said holy shit under my breath. So I typed it for all to hear...HOLY SHIT
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27 July 2009, 08:06
delloroWhat a beautiful stock. the wood is flat-out pretty, the lines are classic and graceful. the checkering is ideal to me.
the only thing I would change would be to add a classic red buttpad, but that's a matter of preference.
27 July 2009, 09:56
dempseyLooks great and your camera skills have improved a great deal too.
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28 July 2009, 06:58
fla3006Super nice, wish I had your skills.
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28 July 2009, 07:15
daniel77I'd be scared to touch such a beauty, let alone fire it. simply Beautiful.
28 July 2009, 17:08
Big EarlReally a work of art. Looks like something that will last for generations.
28 July 2009, 17:15
Dr. LouSWEEEEEET!!!
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28 July 2009, 17:50
Wookie316Very nice.
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28 July 2009, 17:50
papapaulRather than being afraid to hunt with it, I think it would be a fulfillment to hunt with it.
28 July 2009, 18:21
.366torquequote:
Originally posted by rpowell:
only 2 things he got wrong. i am from south carolina, and the stock is turkish walnut. but, i am mighty happy with the way everything turned out. it was exactly what i had imagined and wanted. mr, kobe is truly a very talented gunsmith, and is a real pleasure to do business with.
Congratulations!! Fantastic looking rifle.
29 July 2009, 03:20
Frank BellerTypical Kobe quality ....... absolutely beautiful !!!
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30 July 2009, 19:57
Redtailed HawkBeautiful craftsmanship: elegant lines, exceptional wood grain, unique design enhancements, complimentary engraving style, superb quality, terrific caliber.
You continue to produce masterpieces, Jim!
Marty
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Originally posted by Frank Beller:
Typical Kobe quality ....... absolutely beautiful !!!
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