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http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=118807749 ****************************** "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc. | ||
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Well... I guess you can't argue with the guy, that IS a "sheep rifle" I was pondering the stuff you read in ads on gunbroker. "This rifle was built by world renown master rifle builder Guy Callhoon." Then you look at the seller's email: gcallhoon@redneck.net  This listing did have some good ones: had cut checkering! Not Machined! 18 lines per inch. Barrel made of very hard steel which explains the purple "bluing." Wow Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I'm glad to see that the craft, the skill, of fine bespoke custom rifle making is still being practised in America. The legacy of Niedner, Ackley and Newton lives on it seems. | |||
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 The forend tip=Red Padouk, Cocobolo, and Ebony! And all of that for only $900... | |||
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You guys know better than to be looking at gun porn on Christmas morning, especially really bad gun porn with sheep on the stock! Joe "I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith | |||
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i thought the 3 pins being hidden like an acorn cluster was dang clever... and the sheep.. well, i can't carve my initials in a table, so, in an odd way, i think the guy meant it to be a tribute... if the pharoahs had custom rifles 4000 years ago, i would bet each one would be carved with an animal head as a totem. i guess i gave the guy a little more artistic license than usual.. but it is christmas opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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That is one Fugly gun. Tom Z NRA Life Member | |||
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If I remember correctly,one of his rifles was a Kleiguenther in 270 cal. | |||
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Commercial Mausers trade starting at ~ $375 at the Puyallup gun show. That one might get $475 with a fancy stock like that, but not a $900 sell price. You might see it at $900 ask price, but you can see used guns with twice the ask price of retail price for a new gun. | |||
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"The stock is made of European Walnut and has a sleek european design" From the discribtion, The seller must have a very low IQ, or somekind of brain injury | |||
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Perfect for a collector of American folk-art. John Farner If you haven't, please join the NRA! | |||
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The three tone forend end tip is really special, not to mention the cool see thru rings. | |||
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was this your first hunt?...    Let us all be thankful he wasn't planning an elephant hunt /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Very unique. I'm sure it made someone very happy at one time. I can appreciate the effort. Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Good grief! That is immoral if not illegal. There should be a law. | |||
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With a little more work, a good stock carver could make that into a beautiful, not to say sexy, sheep rifle. It only took a few minutes to do this rendering. Now boys, control yourselves:  Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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.270 Jack, P L E A S E forgive us! Jim | |||
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I don't think its bad at all. I like it! My wife agrees with the rest of you. If it was $300, I'd buy it. Jason | |||
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Reminds me of the Original .375 H&H single square bridge with the Weaver mounts. | |||
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I have a few J.C. Higgins M50s hanging out in my gun safe and it looks to me like all he did was butcher up a factory stock to try and make it look better. He failed. badly I might add. Paul B. | |||
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I'd give him $900 for it....providing there were eight $100 bills lining the barrel channel. (better make that nine) Reminds me of the personal 'truck gun' a guy tried to sell me recently. Too bad he didn't let it ride up front in the cab with him. Bet it was only shot once! Appears to have been a direct hit with a 12 gauge. Yup, that's Jack's personal sheep rifle. And I'm wearing a bow-tie a foot wide too! | |||
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My 21 yoa son says it pertty neat looking what can I say He's only 21  | |||
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I paid $189.00 for mine and, it didn't have an ugly stock. It is now a 257 bob AI Lyle "I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. I would remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Barry M Goldwater. | |||
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MR, very cute. I think that high altitude sheep should not smoke though. I do think someone missed the chance to shape the grip into a scrotum with a ball on each side. "Go ahead and shot the rifle. No way I am not grabbing that thing." It would understandably end up with little use. Was there any kind of explanation for the divot on top of the comb? I don't particularly want to go back and look. Also wonder why there is no compass. | |||
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Or to assassinate Bin Laden! | |||
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I think that had to do with the sheep's nose rising up out of the comb. You really owe it to yourself to go back and look. Jason Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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That stock looks just a little like a battering ram. I bet it works! Only, it's the nose that gonna get you - right on the snoot! Regards 303Guy | |||
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Wow suprise suprise...this rifle didn't sell and is now relisted with a starting bid of 500$ lol of course it says reserve not met so he's probably still trying to get more cash out of it. If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter! | |||
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Did anyone notice that the rear sight has it's dovetail located smack dab in the middle of the barrel's chamber? One of my Higgins 50's had that feature. It too was a .270 that has since been rebarreled to 7x57 and restocked in the European style. Seems to me that putting a deep dovetail right over the chamber where pressure would be the highest is to me a very dumb idea. Guess none of the Higgins set up that way ever blew up but I sure wasn't comfortable with that set up. You can't blame FN for the screw-up as it was High Standard that did the barrels. Paul B. | |||
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Poorly designed. I have seen worseowner custom jobs. He did alright though in the layout making it even and such. I am just saying I HAVE SEEN WORSE. cal30 If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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In it's defense, it's not near as ugly as the one a while back that was adorned with brass tacs, looking like it was made Hector's Custom Guns of Tijuana. Lou **************** NRA Life Benefactor Member | |||
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