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Lee:

Congrats on a fine example of fine American gunmaking. That rifle (including the pad color) is absolutely classic in every respect.

Take it hunting!!

The only truly fine rifle I have ever (or will ever) owned was a fairly similar Mauser in 7x57 stocked by Gary Goudy. I took it on a DIY mt. goat hunt in AK. and pretty much wrecked the stock. The rifle is gone now, but the memories and the satisfaction of that hunt will be with me forever. Use it!!

JimF

The scope mounts, are completely custom David Miller, and can only be bought with one of his rifles, I believe David has someone make the bottom metal to his spec's. I think Ted Blackburn, but I am not sure. If not, David can also make these himself if needed. Just about everything you see has been made, or reworked, by David or Curt. They leave no stone untouched. Thanks everyone for the nice comments, as I indeed am very proud of it, and it most certainly will be in the field this winter.I did not send a good picture of the top wood to metal fit, but you cannot get a hair between the action and stock. It is a perfect fit without ANY gaps whatsoever. It is a fine piece of craftsmanship.

Lee

Lee,
Wow about covers it. I'm mucho jealous on this end.

Very well done.

The only thing I might add would be a nice 4-panel checkered bolt knob...That Winny knob is a little plain compared to the rest of that eye candy<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I keep coming back to drool a little more<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Mike

The Classics have that 4 panel checkering.

Chuck

Beautiful rifle! Dave and Curt do great work.

I am one of those fortunate guys that knows the creators and call them my friends. We shoot together at the Pima Pistol Club. Dave and Curt are great guys. What few folks know is the details they get into to make their rifles extremely reliable.

I have been in their shop many times. Here are a few details of what they do: The grip cap is pulled in from inside by an elaborate captive nut and bolt arrangement. The two cocking contact pieces are heat treated to different hardnesses for better wear characteristics. They use their own trigger design. As already mentioned the scope base and ring package is of their own design. The CRF model 70 action was designed for Winchester by them. The only thing on their rifles that they don't make themselves is the action which they get in the white from Winchester. They put their serial numbers on them and after the necessary work are heat treated. Even the machine screws are made by them. Their floorplate latch is remarkable. The pieces are all made by hand. The DGR has a special tiny release pin near the floorplate release so it cannot possibly open while being used. The reinforcement crosspins for the stock are tapered in a way that prevents any wood movement. AND then there are the beautiful artistic touches we see from the outside.

If there is any doubt about the prices they get for their rifles, they are laid to rest when you see the details.

I hope you enjoy your rifle for many years to come.

Ross

Lee, congrats on a beautiful shooter. Ya gotta love it when builder and owner collaborate so well on a project like that. Best wishes for future trips into the hills.

Now that is one beautiful piece of "craftsmanship"

WOW! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> When your daughter graduates from Las Cruces,Mayfield or Onate High schools(Whichever one),She will be too smart anyway! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Maybe you can give it to her for a graduation present? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> What kind of wood is it? How much does it weigh?

That rifle is nice, but it's really only useless junk. After all it doesn't even have iron sights.

??? ... Huh? I can't imagine a nicer hunting rig. All my Weatherby's are walnut and blue steel and I wouldn't call any of them junk!!!

Avagadro,

Sorry my sarcasm doesn't always show through. LeeC has a magnificent rifle.

I see .... I was actually thinking you were being humorous, but didn't see any smilelys and your post was edited.

I wonder if the owner will shed a tear or two the first time the rifle gets dinged up?? ...

Bart, the last person you worked for was an awful influence.

Chuck

No tears here. A rifle is to be used. Anyone that knows me knows that I won't hesitate to pull it out and take it hunting. I have a marksman that has been all over the world, and has its shares of dings. They are all shown with pride, as I know which hunt put the dings where they are. I take really good care of them, but stuff is going to happen if you hunt enough..

Lee

Lee, I have a question regarding that rifle. Apparently because of copyright or something similar, Miller had to change the spelling of Marksman to Marksmen? Silly question, but I'm curious.

Chuck

That is right I think Beeman BB guns had the rights to the name, and made him change it. My first custom was one of the few with the name marksman, my second is marksmen.

Ditto Hicountry! I wouldn't be able to whack any critters withit as I would be scared I would ding her all up. Hell I think I might buy a safe just for this pretty girl. Enjoy her. Don't forget to pull her out each night to admire her.

I have 2 Fort knox safes, the 52 guns safes that can only be picked up by a forklift, and believe me when I tell you it went straight into the safe, and I sleep well at night..

Lee

Personaly I like the color of the pad. Well that definately was worth the wait! To enjoy that gun by using it is a great idea-it would be a shame not to.
Thank you for posting the pictures.
Glenn