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these are two rifles that were in Idaho the last several years. Got them back today. hope the pic comes thru.

Nice what are they exactly?

RP

Thanks Randy. One on the left is a totally sporterized 1895 Chilean Mauser in 7x57, first CF rifle I ever bought['74-'75] and the one on the right is a 03A3 in 30-06 I bought in '84. Good friend refinished the stock on both. Both have Timney triggers.
My friend of 50+ years has had them for about 25 years and took them to Idaho when he moved there 11 years ago with my blessing. Sadly, Dave passed away last Dec. 15. I asked his brother Steve if I could get those two back and he had no problem getting them back to me. Hell of a circle, but, I have them back. I will miss hanging out with Dave, but, still have other friends in Idaho, so, will still be going there. Now to get them to the range.

Congrats on getting those two special rifles back Tom. Very nice!
Sorry for the loss of your friend.

great story ... do you know if he hunted with them

Sweet! Also condolences on the loss of a friend.

RP

Some fine sporters with lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.

JEBar wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:38 pm

great story ... do you know if he hunted with them

Thanks Jim. Yes, he hunted with them. One deer in Ca, two in Idaho with the 7x57. One elk in Idaho with the 30-06.
One of these may get me to hunt again. Probably the 7x57, it's always been a lucky rifle.

hunting with a rifle that has that history would be a great experience

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:26 pm

Sweet! Also condolences on the loss of a friend.

RP

Yes and yes!

Nice stocks on both