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What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? #16664669 11/28/21 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3,800 WA to NM erich OP Campfire Tracker OP erich Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3,800 WA to NM Many of us have old rifles in our collections that are relegated to wall hanger or safe queen. What are the oldest rifles you regularly hunt with? Mine are a couple of drillings, top 16ga/16ga/9.3x72R 1907 and bottom 1926 16ga/16ga/6.5x58R Sauer. Last edited by erich; 11/28/21. After the first shot the rest are just noise. Make mine a Minaska Heaven has walls and rules, H-ll has open borders

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16664681 11/28/21 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 16,437 Armpit of midwest H hookeye Campfire Ranger hookeye Campfire Ranger H Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 16,437 Armpit of midwest My oldest hunting rifle is a '63 Rem 760 Next my '69 Python. Killed deer w em both.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16664718 11/28/21 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 16,615 Wyoming W WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 16,615 Wyoming My grandfather's model 54 .30-06.. Molon Labe

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16664908 11/28/21 Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 2,065 Illinois Z zcm82 Campfire Regular zcm82 Campfire Regular Z Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 2,065 Illinois 1909 made 1899A Savage short rifle in 303 Savage with a Marble's peep on it. Sierra 110gr Varminter over Accurate 4064 is an effective coyote load out to 150 yards or so. My shooting isn't good enough to push it much farther than that.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665042 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 C clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 Late 60s Model 100 in 243.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665140 11/28/21 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,962 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,962 NB / Canada Model 721 in 300H&H circa 1953.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665437 11/28/21 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,971 W woodmaster81 Campfire Regular woodmaster81 Campfire Regular W Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,971 A Remington Autoloading Rifle which later became the Model 8. It regularly comes with when deer or bear hunting. I'll often carry it when tracking down a bear. Serial number is in the low 3 digits.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665609 11/28/21 Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 195 SE Texas J jimmy3 Campfire Member jimmy3 Campfire Member J Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 195 SE Texas 1928 Sav 99 30 WCF Have fun.....j3

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665815 11/28/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,353 Hershey PA M moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,353 Hershey PA There is a late Rifle season in the Special Regulations Areas and you're allowed straight wall cartridges. I have a Doe tag for that season and I'm going to use my 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665910 11/28/21 Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 625 Canada Igloo Campfire Regular Igloo Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 625 Canada Not *that* old but a 1952 Winchester 70 in 30-06. Started the season with a '48 but i like this one better. It'll have a 2-7x33 VX-R on it next time I'm home. Last edited by Igloo; 11/28/21. But I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier, The last of Barrett's Privateers

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665925 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,577 Ohio H HunterShooter58 Campfire Regular HunterShooter58 Campfire Regular H Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,577 Ohio That's Purdy! I Learned a long time ago to Separate My Want's from My Needs! A man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do! Know Thy Self! TRUMP DID WIN!!!

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16665974 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 6,500 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Tracker pete53 Campfire Tracker P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 6,500 Northern USA last year i used a 256 Newton made around 1917 ,i handloaded 20 cartridges sighted old rifle in and shoot a doe at 75 yards ,this old rifle had a long skinny very old Weaver scope on it too. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666040 11/28/21 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 86 W WRPape Campfire Greenhorn WRPape Campfire Greenhorn W Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 86 Mauser sporter proofed in 1915. Also M-S carbine from 1919. Last edited by WRPape; 11/28/21.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666061 11/28/21 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 699 E EIB0879 Campfire Regular EIB0879 Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 699 A 50 year old Marlin 336 in .30-30.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666086 11/28/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,059 West Virginia O OldRooster Campfire Tracker OldRooster Campfire Tracker O Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,059 West Virginia Not sure if this qualifies - a FN early 50s action, Krieger barrel in 30-06, Timney, sitting in an old but excellent Garrett Acculite Kevlar stock, all done in TR Gunkote. It’s been a very good go-to rifle.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666124 11/28/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 34,484 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 34,484 Central Louisiana Probably this 50's vintage Pre-64 FWT that started out as a .243. The bore was bad, so I had JES re-bore it to .358 Winchester. I killed my last deer with it a week or so ago. I had a 1910 vintage '92 .38-40 Winchester, but didn't hunt with it. I finally sold it, as I wasn't using it. DF

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666142 11/28/21 Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 584 Eseldorf JackRyan Campfire Regular JackRyan Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 584 Eseldorf An M1 Garand. ""Mute the Greeniacs. Open the pipeline. Bury the Russians." - JPR - 2022

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666236 11/28/21 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,548 Texas southtexas Campfire Tracker southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,548 Texas Model 8 Rem in 35Rem. Circa 1929

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666288 11/28/21 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,517 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Tracker Magnum_Bob Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,517 03 springfield in the 1,000,000 range 30-06 of course occasionally a 1859 Sharps conversion gun 50 - 2 1/2". Alsocarry a97 win made in 1903bird hunting sometimes. .mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666302 11/28/21 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,480 Laramie WY nathanial Campfire Tracker nathanial Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,480 Laramie WY First model Remington 700. Has accounted for a few cow elk.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666313 11/28/21 Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 430 Idaho 3 338reddog Campfire Member 338reddog Campfire Member 3 Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 430 Idaho I have a bunch of old rifles I plan to hunt with, someday. But the oldest I I have hunted with is a Remington 725 in 270 win. Very nice rifle and nice condition I need to win the lottery so I can pay for enough hunts to use all the rifles I have planned to use Jeff

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666364 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 622 Montana R RMiller2 Campfire Regular RMiller2 Campfire Regular R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 622 Montana These two were taken last week with a 1987 Remington Classic in 338 win mag. It isn't energy that kills, its holes. Previous user name RMiller.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666567 11/28/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 317 La La Land T Tom2506 Campfire Member Tom2506 Campfire Member T Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 317 La La Land 1943 Remington 1903A3 sporterized sometime in the mid sixties. No scope. Lyman peep. Still an ‘06 and shoots 200 partitions very well.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? nathanial #16666642 11/28/21 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 53,491 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 53,491 Oregon Originally Posted by nathanial First model Remington 700. Has accounted for a few cow elk. What in the world is that? _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Fireball2 #16666659 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 C clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 Originally Posted by Fireball2 Originally Posted by nathanial First model Remington 700. Has accounted for a few cow elk. What in the world is that? It's obviously not, but "bolt action model 94" is what immediately popped into my head. Interested to learn about this one.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Dirtfarmer #16666663 11/28/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 C clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,964 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Probably this 50's vintage Pre-64 FWT that started out as a .243. The bore was bad, so I had JES re-bore it to .358 Winchester. I killed my last deer with it a week or so ago. I had a 1910 vintage '92 .38-40 Winchester, but didn't hunt with it. I finally sold it, as I wasn't using it. DF That's what a rifle is supposed to look like.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16666676 11/28/21 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,322 The West Mountain P Poconojack Campfire Tracker Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,322 The West Mountain First year Winchester Model 1892 "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Fireball2 #16666822 11/29/21 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,517 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Tracker Magnum_Bob Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,517 Originally Posted by Fireball2 Originally Posted by nathanial First model Remington 700. Has accounted for a few cow elk. What in the world is that? Roy do believe that is a Remington Keene bolt gun in 45-2.1" but I suppose it could be chambered for something else..mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16667544 11/29/21 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,806 NE WI T trplem Campfire Regular trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,806 NE WI for me it'd be a pair of Winchester .303 brits both made in 1915-16. One's a p-14, the other a 1895. they were out this weekend during gun deer season.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? clockwork_7mm #16667843 11/29/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 34,484 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 34,484 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by clockwork_7mm Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Probably this 50's vintage Pre-64 FWT that started out as a .243. The bore was bad, so I had JES re-bore it to .358 Winchester. I killed my last deer with it a week or so ago. I had a 1910 vintage '92 .38-40 Winchester, but didn't hunt with it. I finally sold it, as I wasn't using it. DF That's what a rifle is supposed to look like. Thanks. It's been a ongoing project with lots of turns and twists, including a number of scope and ring options. Here a link to the rather contorted details... https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...50649/re-358-win-pre-64-fwt#Post16650649 DF

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16667854 11/29/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 42,275 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 42,275 Battle Born 1917 Enfield. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16668083 11/29/21 Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,758 s.tex R RIO7 Campfire Tracker RIO7 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,758 s.tex Remington Hepburn 38-55 Rio7

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16668169 11/29/21 Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 L Llama_Bob Campfire Regular Llama_Bob Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 Nothing too old. My Browning B78 in 6mm AI is the oldest, but the exact date of manufacture is ??? as the serial number does not follow the documented pattern. The guess based on how other Browning guns were numbered at the time is 1973, but that's just a guess. There's not too many older cartridges I have much interest in, or at least most of them need re-working. I shoot a .50-110, but it's fast twisted and the Browning action was made in the 90s some time.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16668594 11/29/21 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 17,829 GA, USA ready_on_the_right Campfire Ranger ready_on_the_right Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 17,829 GA, USA 1920's Model 99 God, Family, and Country. NRA Endowment Member

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16668773 11/29/21 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,974 Georgia M Mathsr Campfire Tracker Mathsr Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,974 Georgia This Winchester 1895 from about 1914 in 35 Winchester. I got a doe with it last year. It will get another chance later this week. So far this year I haven't been able to arrange a meeting between it and a deer. Last edited by Mathsr; 11/29/21. Harry

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Mathsr #16668880 11/29/21 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 43 B.C. Canada J JRP47 Campfire Greenhorn JRP47 Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 43 B.C. Canada Originally Posted by Mathsr This Winchester 1895 from about 1914 in 35 Winchester. I got a doe with it last year. It will get another chance later this week. So far this year I haven't been able to arrange a meeting between it and a deer. I recently acquired one very similar in 303Br and hope to arrange a similar meeting between it and a Vancouver Island Blacktail Being over gunned beats the alternative, Keith

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? 338reddog #16668942 11/29/21 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,093 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,093 N.E. Texas Originally Posted by 338reddog I have a bunch of old rifles I plan to hunt with, someday. But the oldest I I have hunted with is a Remington 725 in 270 win. Very nice rifle and nice condition I need to win the lottery so I can pay for enough hunts to use all the rifles I have planned to use Jeff If it's not too much trouble post a pic of your 725. I'm a model 70 guy but I do like remington 725s. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669000 11/29/21 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,093 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,093 N.E. Texas Winchester Model 1886 built in 1891. Originally a 45-90. was rebarreled to a 33 Win. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669036 11/29/21 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 30,290 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 30,290 OMAHA The oldest rifle that I have hunted with is probably a sporterized 1896 Krag that I used to have.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669063 11/29/21 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 30,478 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 30,478 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas My 1895 Wins range in dates from 1905 to 1920. I have taken deer, elk, and nilgai with most of them. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669124 11/29/21 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,521 Alberta catnthehat Campfire Tracker catnthehat Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,521 Alberta Originally Posted by erich Many of us have old rifles in our collections that are relegated to wall hanger or safe queen. What are the oldest rifles you regularly hunt with? Mine are a couple of drillings, top 16ga/16ga/9.3x72R 1907 and bottom 1926 16ga/16ga/6.5x58R Sauer. I hunt with a 16X16/9.3X72R drilling that I got this fall as well! I haven't killed any four legged critters with it yet, but have killed roosters, sharptails, and ruffed Grouse with it so far! Cat Last edited by catnthehat; 11/29/21. scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669346 11/29/21 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 17,829 GA, USA ready_on_the_right Campfire Ranger ready_on_the_right Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 17,829 GA, USA Last/only deer killed with it, has been slightly "modernized" since was a previously modified gray rat Takedown in .300 God, Family, and Country. NRA Endowment Member

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669458 11/29/21 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 8,733 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 8,733 NE South Dakota Not sure. An 1892 manufactured around 1900. Or a couple of Krags about same time period, possibly older. I’ve had a couple others that have left for happier hunting grounds WW I vintage. And I don’t know what year my smelly was made - first model. I almost had a 35 Winchester in my hands, but the seller had remorse just in time to keep the rifle - damn. Life member NRA I prefer classic. Member of the VVA - Semper Fi - SGT E5 I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669596 11/29/21 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,484 Alabama TnBigBore Campfire Outfitter TnBigBore Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,484 Alabama A 1936 Savage 99EG 300 Savage is the oldest one I still actually hunt with. I hope to take a deer with it this season. Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669670 11/29/21 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,642 humboldt C Craigster Campfire Tracker Craigster Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,642 humboldt 1894 Winchester rifle 26" octagon, 32 WinSpl. Made in 1907. Semper Fi FJB on the jackass he rode in on.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669688 11/29/21 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 56,693 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 56,693 Banana Belt, Montana "Trapdoor" Model 1884 Springfield, made in 1889--but plan to hunt soon with another trapdoor, an 1866 first-year Allin conversion, which shoots just as well. Since several have mentioned shotguns, rather than rifle, the oldest shotgun have hunted with is a W.W. Greener side-by-side 12-gauge boxlock ejector, with Damascus barrels, made in 1895. Killed my first pheasant with it over a month ago. “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16669696 11/29/21 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,418 Shawangunkill River - NY C cooper57m Campfire Regular cooper57m Campfire Regular C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,418 Shawangunkill River - NY Rem. Model 760 circa 1953 in 30-06. It was my Dad's.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16670044 11/29/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 29,065 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire Ranger las Campfire Ranger L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 29,065 Kenai Peninsula, AK 1927 M94 The only true cost of having a dog is its death. "It would have been a good distance shot if they hadn't been so far away". Seth Kantner in "Shopping for Porcupine"

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Mule Deer #16670150 11/30/21 Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 2,065 Illinois Z zcm82 Campfire Regular zcm82 Campfire Regular Z Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 2,065 Illinois Originally Posted by Mule Deer "Trapdoor" Model 1884 Springfield, made in 1889--but plan to hunt soon with another trapdoor, an 1866 first-year Allin conversion, which shoots just as well. I had an 1866 sold out from under me once upon a time. Gave the guy about 1/4 down to hold it, came back the next day with the rest of the money after I'd been to the bank to get the rest of the cash, and he had sold it to another guy. I was absolutely furious, never went back to that shop ever again. 😠 That's the only 50-70 Springfield I've ever seen in person, too... not a single one before or since.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16670420 11/30/21 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 21,284 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 21,284 Annapolis, Md. 1898 Krag sporter, now and then. 1918/1919-vintage Savage M1899 .250-3000 takedown, occasionally. Next oldest is a 1929-vintage M1903 Springfield NRA Sporter. Until I get the cataract fixed that is just barely getting a toehold in my right eye fixed there isn't much I can do with them because they all wear iron (aperture) sights. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? 1911a1 #16670447 11/30/21 Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 430 Idaho 3 338reddog Campfire Member 338reddog Campfire Member 3 Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 430 Idaho Originally Posted by 1911a1 Originally Posted by 338reddog I have a bunch of old rifles I plan to hunt with, someday. But the oldest I I have hunted with is a Remington 725 in 270 win. Very nice rifle and nice condition I need to win the lottery so I can pay for enough hunts to use all the rifles I have planned to use Jeff If it's not too much trouble post a pic of your 725. I'm a model 70 guy but I do like remington 725s. I am not sure how to post pics on this site. I will take some and try though Its uncut and in very nice condition. It has a crazy story about how I got it. Short version at a gun show a dealer has it quotes a price then does not want to sell it. His wife tells him he is nuts. So he decided he would want a trade instead. I head home to get trade fodder. Deal done. Then I am set up at a show and needed some more rifles on my table put a high price on it and a guy buys it. He also buys my win model 64. I had missed both of those rifles, bought them both back a few months ago Last edited by 338reddog; 11/30/21.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16670652 11/30/21 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 9,232 The Palmetto State C cra1948 Campfire Outfitter cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 9,232 The Palmetto State The oldest I use regularly is a circa 1930 99 Savage with a tang aperture sight in .303 Savage. I’ve killed deer and caribou with it and, with the.410 barrel, spruce grouse. My brother used it to kill the biggest caribou either of us have ever killed. I used to hunt sometimes with a 1920’s vintage’92 SRC in .44-40, but a friend was looking for a small easy to handle rifle for his daughter to kill her first deer with. I let him take the ‘92 and enough loads to learn the rifle. She killed a deer with it. When he called about bringing it back I said she could keep it. A kid shouldn’t have to give up their first deer rifle. Mathew 22: 37-39 Happy escapee from NY

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16670714 11/30/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,097 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,097 1953 vintage Winchester M/70 Super Grade that's been rebored to .35 Whelen.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16670770 11/30/21 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,467 Bemidji, MN Gaviidae_Esq Campfire Regular Gaviidae_Esq Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,467 Bemidji, MN 1923 Carl Gustaf 6.5x55 Already planning on hanging meat with it in 2023. GE

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16671532 11/30/21 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,445 No. Illinois W Westman Campfire Tracker Westman Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,445 No. Illinois Early Rem 760 in 35 Remington. I have never looked up the date on it but it was bought by my Father in law when he was young.... I've taken one small buck with it just for old times sake.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16671625 11/30/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,240 C CGPAUL Campfire Tracker CGPAUL Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,240 Used my Dads` Savage Model 20, 250-3000 for my buck this year. Don`t know what year this rifle was made tho. Also use a 91 Mauser, made in 1900.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16671632 11/30/21 Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 978 York County, PA W WStrayer Campfire Regular WStrayer Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 978 York County, PA Sharps carbine.. 1863. Originally paper cartridge but converted to 50-70 Govt in 1865 following Civil War. Serial number is not specifically listed but within a 20 gun range issued to 10th Ill Vol Cav. in 1863. I also still hunt with a Springfield TD carbine Model 1879, circa 1880

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16672149 11/30/21 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 142 WI M msalm Campfire Member msalm Campfire Member M Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 142 WI 1860’s SxS .72 caliber muzzleloader. Shot one doe with it so far. Shoot straight, shoot often

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16672708 11/30/21 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 29,335 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire Ranger EdM Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 29,335 Either Texas or Idaho Likely this Erfurt 8x57 Mauser. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16674138 12/01/21 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,974 Helena, MT JGray Campfire Tracker JGray Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,974 Helena, MT Oldest I've hunted with are a Savage 99 300 Sav and pre-64 M70 300 H&H, both from the mid-1950's. Oldest I own is a '96 Swede made in 1899 but haven't hunted with it - unfortunately Bubba got ahold of it before me...

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #16685009 12/04/21 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 885 cas6969 Campfire Regular cas6969 Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 885 I don't know. I used to hunt a fair bit with my re-barreled Remington Hepburn (made 1880-1904) but I have no idea exactly how old it actually is.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17838617 11/25/22 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 540 M MnFn Campfire Regular MnFn Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 540 Can’t post photo’s but I shot a nice 5x5 with a prewar .303 Savage model 99. Really nice rifle. Aperture sight. Last edited by MnFn; 11/25/22.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17838639 11/25/22 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,415 PA Teeder Campfire Tracker Teeder Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,415 PA The oldest rifle I hunt with is my .338-06, that turned 20 this year.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17838650 11/25/22 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,391 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Tracker VaHillbilly Campfire Tracker V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,391 SW Virginia I have a couple old rifles that were my grandfathers but of the rifles i regularly hunt with three years old is my oldest....Hb

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17839499 11/26/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,253 Flagstaff, Az F flagstaff Campfire Regular flagstaff Campfire Regular F Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,253 Flagstaff, Az A sporterized Remington 1903A3 made in 1943. I got it in 1978-ish I have killed a bull elk, Coues whitetail bucks, and a mule deer buck with it It’s no longer my go to rifle as I needed to find a flatter shooting and longer range rifle for hunting my favorite game animal, Coues whitetail That said however, my son in law is going to use that 1903A3 this very weekend as I take him on his first bull elk hunt near Flagstaff Last edited by flagstaff; 11/26/22. "Successful is leaving something in better shape than you inherited it in. Keep that in mind, son." Dad

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841055 11/26/22 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,831 Wet Side WA P Puddle Campfire Regular Puddle Campfire Regular P Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,831 Wet Side WA '54 M1 Garand that I carry every day on my 5 mile strolls in the hills. It's taken all manner of problem critters and dinner.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841420 11/26/22 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 339 W wade brown Campfire Member wade brown Campfire Member W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 339 A swede I sporterized years ago that was made before 1900, I forget the exact year. I have taken quite a few deer with it and they were all impressed with it.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841549 11/26/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,658 Central KY Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,658 Central KY P.O. Ackley Mauser chambered 7x57... TRUTH does not mind being questioned. A LIE does not like being challenged.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841603 11/26/22 Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 1,760 Alberta KillerBee Campfire Regular KillerBee Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 1,760 Alberta My Sporterized P1917, my favorite hunting rifle of all time. My LR scope is a Huskemaw Blue Diamond 5-20x50. It's awesome. The USA, is our last chance at freedom. God Bless America ~

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841621 11/26/22 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 76,853 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 76,853 Southwestern Montucky A 70s vintage 700 BDL in .243 I " built" out of 70 vintage part ( mostly...) "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841927 11/26/22 Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 85 Montana / Alberta V vmax204 Campfire Greenhorn vmax204 Campfire Greenhorn V Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 85 Montana / Alberta 1949 BRNO ZKW 465 22 Hornet. Attached Images Hornet1.jpg (54 KB, 195 downloads) I thought growing old would take longer.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17841948 11/26/22 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,989 North Carolina W wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,989 North Carolina Marlin 336 in .30-30, made in 1951. It gets the starting spot every season.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? Gaviidae_Esq #17841962 11/26/22 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,160 40N, 82 1/2W Theo Gallus Campfire Tracker Theo Gallus Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,160 40N, 82 1/2W Originally Posted by Gaviidae_Esq 1923 Carl Gustaf 6.5x55 Already planning on hanging meat with it in 2023. GE I use a 1908 Gustaf in 6.5x55 on Groundhogs. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842170 11/26/22 Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 896 West Texas L lynntelk Campfire Regular lynntelk Campfire Regular L Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 896 West Texas 1955 Model 70 Featherweight in Winchester 270.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842173 11/26/22 Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 310 E ElkHtrNevada Campfire Member ElkHtrNevada Campfire Member E Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 310 1871 Swiss Vetterli converted to centerfire. Ballistics match a 44 Magnum with smokeless and 320 gr cast bullet.. The rifle Custer wishes he had.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842184 11/26/22 Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,378 NC F Featherweight6555 Campfire Regular Featherweight6555 Campfire Regular F Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,378 NC 1954 Model 70 300 H&H. That rifle earned the nickname Buckbuster several years ago. "Aim right, squeeze light" " Might as well hit what you're aiming at, it kicks the same whether you miss or not"

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842200 11/26/22 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Boise National Forest, Idaho M mannyspd1 Campfire Member mannyspd1 Campfire Member M Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Boise National Forest, Idaho I've used a Springfield 1873 Trapdoor rifle in 45-70, made in 1888. It's been in our family since that time. The load is a Lee 405 grain hollowbase bullet sized at .460" with 60 grns of Goex Express 2fg. I've carefully replaced the standard front side blade with a much taller copper penny sight, as with the factory front sight blade the rifle shot over a foot high at 100 yds. The rear sight is a Buffington. 2 cow elk so far...

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842221 11/26/22 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 7,345 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Tracker TheLastLemming76 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 7,345 Michigan My first deer rifle was a Remington 700 BDL 30-06 bought with paper route money. It was stolen a couple of years later. A 30/30 Marlin 336 that I killed my first deer with is the oldest deer rifle that I still have. I like it for the sentimental value.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842222 11/26/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,039 ohio M mjbgalt Campfire Ranger mjbgalt Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,039 ohio Depends. I have a swede built on a husky action. And a Remington 721 from 1953. Not sure which is older.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842496 11/26/22 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 78 P purri Campfire Greenhorn purri Campfire Greenhorn P Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 78 Alexander Henry 1872 patent falling block in 500/450 x 3 1/4 inch BPE circa 1885

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17842657 11/26/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,287 Sandy Springs Georgia W weagle Campfire Tracker weagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,287 Sandy Springs Georgia 1930's German Guild gun. Built on a Mexican small ring; chambered in 9x57:

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843234 11/27/22 Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 217 Belfry Kentucky F Firecontrolman Campfire Member Firecontrolman Campfire Member F Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 217 Belfry Kentucky ‘03 Springfield that’s been sporterized. 545,000 serial number range gets used with starting loads. Wish I could post pictures but I’m pretty incompetent at that.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843272 11/27/22 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,789 The Heart of Dixie H Hook Campfire Regular Hook Campfire Regular H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,789 The Heart of Dixie 30-40 Krag 1900 manufacture 1917 Enfield 1917 manufacture Winchester M54 30 WCF 1931 manufacture

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843338 11/27/22 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 10,014 Western NY State 22250rem Campfire Outfitter 22250rem Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 10,014 Western NY State My sporterized 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser turned 100 this year. It's one of those that Kimber sporterized in the mid 1990's which is now in a Bell & Carlson stock, a Dayton Traister trigger and a few other goodies. The "1922" stamp on the receiver ring is still visible behind the front scope base. If I were more tech savvy I'd post a picture but this web site is a pain for that.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843344 11/27/22 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,617 wherever the deer are yar Campfire Tracker yar Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,617 wherever the deer are Winchester 1892 made in 1893 . 38/40

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843863 11/27/22 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,449 Mequon, WI G gzig5 Campfire Regular gzig5 Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,449 Mequon, WI 1881 Swiss Vetterli converted to center-fire.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17843973 11/27/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA 1898 Krag Cav Model ( 24 inch barrel, still factory one from 1898) only 5,000 of them were made. 1917 Enfield Winchester Action, but Remington Barrel on it. 1919 Karl Gustaf Mauser in 6.5 x 55, original Military condition. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? weagle #17843977 11/27/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA Originally Posted by weagle 1930's German Guild gun. Built on a Mexican small ring; chambered in 9x57: Like that Georgia "Craftsman" built outhouse in the background ! By the way, my brother lives in Sandy Springs also... "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17844019 11/27/22 Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,689 Willamette Valley S SS336 Campfire Regular SS336 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,689 Willamette Valley My oldest is my Krag made in 1900. At 122 years young it can still get it done…..its owner doesn’t seem to be much help though. 😂

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17844290 11/27/22 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,806 NE WI T trplem Campfire Regular trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,806 NE WI Still the old pair of Winchester 303 Brits. The P-14 took a nice eating doe on opening weekend for one of my oldest friends 14 year old son. Believe it or don't, some of the younglings know how to use peep sights. In his case, writing cursive, reading analog watches, and driving manual transmission cars are also part of his skill set. Remember when despairing for the newb generation that the media, MSM or otherwise, will show the SLOWEST members of the herd.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17844593 11/27/22 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 21,554 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 21,554 Bozeman, MT 1912... 1910... 1906... 1895... 1887... 1867...

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17845082 11/27/22 Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 195 SE Texas J jimmy3 Campfire Member jimmy3 Campfire Member J Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 195 SE Texas Nice collection Shrap….. Have fun.....j3

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17845106 11/27/22 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,743 SW Missouri S sambo3006 Campfire Tracker sambo3006 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,743 SW Missouri You win shrapnel. I have a 1949 Marlin 336 in .32 special with a receiver sight that is headed out for antlerless season in about a week. The critters have to win every time, I only have to win once. www.swanspointoutfitters.com www.lazybar-t.com outfitters NRA Life Member 63-41-22-4

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17845184 11/27/22 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 16,082 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 16,082 Cheyenne, Wy 1965 sako finnwolf https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17845314 11/27/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,131 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,131 Alaska I have a Marlin 1893 in 30WCF that was made in 1896. It is the rifle in the bottom of those 1895s. I hunted that rifle pretty hard during my youth. I shot a wolf once that was attempting to kill our dog in 1985. I killed no end of owls, hawks and coyotes that were trying to get our chickens. That long sight radius and the way that is hangs offhand makes it a stone dead homestead killer. I never shot anything bigger than a wolf with it but I went on two sheep hunts with it when I was young and tough. I used to go with the rifle and a can of corned beef hash and just hike back up into the Tonsina Contolled use area for sheep. I would drop down below timberline and siwash under a spruce tree with a little fire and I would stay ok. It is a wonderful old friend.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17848059 11/28/22 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 2,648 K Kenneth66 Campfire Regular Kenneth66 Campfire Regular K Joined: May 2016 Posts: 2,648 Not sure if dates , but a 06 in 03A3 99 Arisaka , one 7.7 Jap other , 06 that shoots lights out with .311 150gr Sierra Pro hunter Savage 340 30-30 K-31 Kenneth Last edited by Kenneth66; 11/28/22.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17848084 11/28/22 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 6,492 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State F flintlocke Campfire Tracker flintlocke Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 6,492 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State Although I haven't killed anything with it, I have packed an 1867 Peabody .44-77 quite a few miles. The killer was a cut down 1896 model Swede with a crest date of 1903. But I have gone full on WalMart modern now with a 1935 Peruvian Mauser in 7.65 Belgian. Not because it's better than anything in particular, but the stock fits me like it was bespoken. Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17848257 11/28/22 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 181 D DaveinWV Campfire Member DaveinWV Campfire Member D Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 181 1956 Mannlicher MC 7x57.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17851125 11/29/22 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,563 Georgia B Buzz Campfire Regular Buzz Campfire Regular B Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,563 Georgia Stevens 425 made in 1912. Oddly enough I procured a lease last year that was once family property owned by my wife's family a couple of hours away and this was her great grandpa's rifle.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17856778 11/30/22 Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 84 Texas S Seabreeze1970 Campfire Greenhorn Seabreeze1970 Campfire Greenhorn S Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 84 Texas 1967 Remington 742 Canada commemorative 308.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17857474 12/01/22 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 8,733 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 8,733 NE South Dakota 1904, ‘92 Winchester. But I have a few older - don’t know date of manufacture - 2 Krag’s & an old SMLE. The SMLE did in a wolf that was challenging my dog in my yard. Life member NRA I prefer classic. Member of the VVA - Semper Fi - SGT E5 I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17857554 12/01/22 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 6,500 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Tracker pete53 Campfire Tracker P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 6,500 Northern USA i have some older rifles but my old favorite is a 1917 256 Newton bolt rifle LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17872591 12/05/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 65,694 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 65,694 N. Central Florida, and Miami 1908 Mannlicher-Schoenauer, originally chambered in 8x56MS. Some years back, I had a new barrel made for it in 8x57Mauser. Decent shooter, and I have taken it hunting, but alas, no joy yet. Sam......

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17872631 12/05/22 Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 391 Stevens Co, WA E ElAhrairah Campfire Member ElAhrairah Campfire Member E Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 391 Stevens Co, WA I no longer hunt with any old rifles. Been in the proccess of acquiring new guns to hunt with everything suppressed. Only older rifle i ever hunted with regularly was a 1955 winchester model 88 .308. Took several deer and bears with it. Have an old marin .30-30 from 1947 i believe. Picked it up in the spring of 2019, took 2 bears with it that august, and its sat in the safe since then. Ill take it out again one of these days just for fun. When i bought that old 47 marlin it had been sitting in a safe pretty much my whole life by the sounds of it. Figured id better put it to work that year.

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17873955 12/06/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 40,269 Southern Oregon USA 1898 Krag, one of 5,000 Cavalry models made with original 1898 made barrel. 24 inch in length. 3 loads with 180 grain Speer RN. 1. 30 grains 4198 2. 25 grains SR 4759 3. 30 grains of RL 7. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What is the oldest rifle you hunt with? erich #17874718 12/06/22 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,547 Southern Oregon Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,547 Southern Oregon An old model 94 Winchester SR carbine in .32 spcl. Date of birth 1912. And a Win 1897 pump shotgun in 16 gauge made in 1900 - it's a turkey killing machine! BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....