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Hi All,
I tried the Free Classifieds & must have screwed somrething up so going with one I know gets read.
I'm trying to find my dad's rifle (sold by step mother about the time dad passed away in Missoula, 4 years ago) It is a custom 25-06 IMP built on a small ring Mauser back in about 1956 by a gunmaker named Groom. Walnut stock, Leupold 3 X 9 ( I think ) only markings I remember is 25-06 IMP Groom on the barrel. I have the custom dies, forming dies, loaded & empty brass & know the history, it's pet loads etc... The gun was purchased from Bob Ward's son-in-law in 1957 ( Bob Ward's was on Higgins Avenue in Missoula in those days for you older guys ), It was probably sold in Montana (maybe Billings) I'm not sure. I'd like to buy it back to pass on to the grandkids.
I'll give you what you paid + $100 if you will sell it back, if you love it like dad did, I'll probably ask for a 1st call if you are selling or trading.
Thanks,
Marty Cramer
mrc0108gmail.com

I hope you find it and bring it home.