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Mc Gowan?

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20 January 2005, 05:29
bartsche
Mc Gowan?
Is Harry mc Gowan still alive. Back in "63" he made a barreled action for me that made into the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. Thanks Harry. beerroger


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20 January 2005, 16:49
Terry Blauwkamp
Yes Harry is quite alive, as I spoke to him not long ago.

Call him 815-937-9816


Remember, forgivness is easier to get than permission.
20 January 2005, 23:41
bartsche
SmilerThanks Terrey.roger


Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..
21 January 2005, 01:38
Rich Elliott
quote:
Originally posted by bartsche:
Is Harry mc Gowan still alive. Back in "63" he made a barreled action for me that made into the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. Thanks Harry. beerroger


He was 2 days ago.

Rich Elliott


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21 January 2005, 02:20
sonofagun
Wow! I got a Douglas premium barreled mauser action from him about the same time - $58.50! - extra $3 for premium...sigh.

How much was yours?

BTW I think its McGowEn.

Wish I still had the long, handwritten letters I got from him back then!

Funny thing, I specified a 7/8" muzzle - waited 6 weeks and when it came seemed a bit muzzle heavy - measured .975", but I didn't care was so happy to get it stocked.


Bob Shaffer
21 January 2005, 08:16
Stoneybroke
Harry did the metalwork on a Sako for me last fall. This little full stock 308 shoots into .4 with Lapua match ammo.
21 January 2005, 08:56
bartsche
"[QUOTE]Originally posted by sonofagun:
Wow! I got a Douglas premium barreled mauser action from him about the same time - $58.50! - extra $3 for premium...sigh."

Yep I think that was the price. beer

"How much was yours?"

thumbMine was a 22 Varmiter as the 22-250 was yet to be a commercially available offering. It really was a tack driver. jump roger


Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..