Made in 1915, 303 Brit caliber. I'm going to send it to Turnbull for restoration. I had so much fun with my jap 405 and it shoots so well, might as well go for the real thing and I love the caliber. Never seen one in 303 before
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
It's due in on Wednesday so I'll take better pics then. Condition was described as "good" so I'll see how far I need to go in the restoration. It first goes to the range though!
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
Yes the loading system is cumbersome but hell it holds four down. I love my two Jap ones. One I installed a period correct recoil pad, Williams peep and barrel-band swivel. The other is a TR Safari Commemorative that I left as is. Both hold 2"groups at 100 all day long with either my loads with TSXs, North Forks or Hornady factory stuff.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
Yes the 71 is another that I would like to own. It's on my list to buy soon/
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
They were, as you might guess, really popular in Australia and Canada, but the .303 is kinda hard to find here. You got lucky....
Well, to b dertmined once I have it in my hands and see. I've bught from Gander before and their descriptions are very accurate. If she shoots I'll get her refurbished. Doug Turnbull does one hell of a job. The older I get, the more I like these old rifles.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
They are pretty cool, like all the Winchesters of that era.
One of these days I keep meaning to grab a Deluxe Model 71, which has always been one of my favorites.
Me too. I've had the Browning replica of the standard rifle version of the 71 (.348 Win) for about twenty years. Amazingly accurate rifle with a set of Lyman receiver peeps installed. Right around MOA from a bench, which has always amazed me from a non-scoped rifle of that design.
Very nice Jorge,.will be expecting pics upon its return.
Would love to have one in 7.62x54R myself...
I'll post some good pics once I get it on Wednesday (assuming I'm not so depressed I'm in a dark room with a Luger and one round ) so we can see what she really looks like, then eventually after Turnbull gets done with it.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
Very nice Jorge,.will be expecting pics upon its return.
Would love to have one in 7.62x54R myself...
I'll post some good pics once I get it on Wednesday (assuming I'm not so depressed I'm in a dark room with a Luger and one round ) so we can see what she really looks like, then eventually after Turnbull gets done with it.
What a waste that would be...and at least take out a couple libs first.
Looking forward to pictures of the rifle.
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Sweet! Looks to be in great shape. Nice addition to the collection. .303 is a fun round to shoot and load for. It does not seem to be picky about powders and loads as some others.
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I had the chance to go visit Turnbulls earlier this year, and after I was told they had no more calenders to buy I asked if I could "hang out" and look over their inventory. After walking around the small room I realized one of the guys was still there, so I struck up a conversation after asking to handle one of the really nice guns on the wall ( for sale). We started talking about the game heads, and after the gentleman explaining the second heads Hunting story I hesitated and stated, I'll be your first name is Doug, he smiled and said, yes sir. One of the big bull Elk mounts had a very interesting story behind it, and when I departed to drive back north to the hotel I realized this was a very good decision to drive down there.
I did stop at Benjamin's store on the way home ( maybe 2 miles away), and was dissapointed they had no provisions to see or handle any of their firearms, but the display of old guns on the walls was interesting .
uber-cool piece.....doesn't look like it really needs much except maybe a little steam work on that stock gouge, I'd be tempted to hunt it as is. what you going to have Turnbull do....full restore to new?
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) so we can see what she really looks like, then eventually after Turnbull gets done with it.
