My first 35 Whelen was a 1903-A3 Springfield with a 24" Buhmiller barrel and Stith mount 2.5K Weaver. Weighed 10 1/2 pounds. It went down the road in a trade. A Ruger M 77 replaced it, but after some use it has become a safe queen, but I still love it.

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