LH Charles Daly action Douglas barrel chambered in .35 Whelen, 22" Timney trigger Oberndorf style flooplate assembly NEGC banded front sight Gentry barrel band and 3-position safety, McFarland checkered bolt handle Williams rear peep Warne bases (can take a 2.5-8 Leupold in QD rings) Decellerator Sporting Clays pad Epoxy base coat finish, topped with oil.
now THAT is a ridiculously gorgeous rifle and in 35 Whelen no less.
1. I now see the wisdom and merits of much older generations. 2. Technology makes things cheaper, easier, and less labor intensive, but not necessarily better.