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Yeah but it will be a Turnbull restoration Mark, big difference. Most of the historical pieces they have redone, maintain their value. Regardless, at this stage in my life it's not somthing I'm looking to seel but rather pass on. I just passed an old (but damn near new looking) Remington 100 Lightweight 20 to my nephew so if you're looking to pass it on to someone sooner rather than later I have a suggestion.  You got it. Seriously, but here's what you're up against, my Grandparents checked out at 101, 98, 96 and 97 respectively. My dad's 92 and still kicks as and my mom's 87 and can kick anyone's ass... 
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Yeah but it will be a Turnbull restoration Mark, big difference. Most of the historical pieces they have redone, maintain their value. Regardless, at this stage in my life it's not somthing I'm looking to seel but rather pass on. I just passed an old (but damn near new looking) Remington 100 Lightweight 20 to my nephew so if you're looking to pass it on to someone sooner rather than later I have a suggestion. You got it. Seriously... What about me? What are you going to pass on to me, should you be plannin' on going any time soon?
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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…”
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Another nice stunt hunting rifle.
Save an elk, shoot a cow.
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Hi Jorge, Got one 405, two in fact, one is at the gunshop to be restored, one 30-40 and 303 carbine ( you militaty calibers forbiden in frog's land  ang one original russian cotract in 7,62x54R (military too)with original clip guide. Two 71 in 348 one in .50Ak. That's all for the moment.... Hope to find a 35Winchester 1895.... Love lever guns! Dom
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Yeah but it will be a Turnbull restoration Mark, big difference. Most of the historical pieces they have redone, maintain their value. Regardless, at this stage in my life it's not somthing I'm looking to seel but rather pass on. I just passed an old (but damn near new looking) Remington 100 Lightweight 20 to my nephew so if you're looking to pass it on to someone sooner rather than later I have a suggestion. You got it. Seriously, but here's what you're up against, my Grandparents checked out at 101, 98, 96 and 97 respectively. My dad's 92 and still kicks as and my mom's 87 and can kick anyone's ass... Your kids are screwed if they are holding their breath for you to pass them along. Hope they have their own stash going by now. Would you make the twins quick draw for first pick?
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Another nice stunt hunting rifle. No, that would be a POS 45/70 on Cape Buffalo or elephant. A 303 Brit with iron sights has probably killed more African Plains Game than all other calibers combined. Do you ALWAYS have to be such an rectal orifice? (rhetorical question)...
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That's an understatement! Jorge, that's a find! Please post some pics after Turnbull's gets finished with it. I am not quite envious enough yet. Ed
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To all the campers here:
Sorry for my former post full of errors and badly writen: was trying my new smart phone. No good with bratwurst sausage like fingers...
Jorge would be happy to pay you a beer or two or bourbon if you come to the Shot Show, will be in Sin City from 12 to 18.
Could talk about lever and french big bore....
All the best to campers (Reps and Dems together)despite the results...
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Last edited by jorgeI; 11/08/12.
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Told ya.
I hope this means you won't let anyone screw with it.
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I would hardly call Turnbull restorations as "screwing" with it. Go to their website and see what they have done with bona-fide restorations. I'm still cleaning however many years of crap in the barrel. Got all the copper out as well as the powder fouling, now I'm dealing with the hardest part, carbon. LOTS of it. Range day tomorrow.
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That's one that I would shoot but would keep the finish original. I look forward to better pictures but for me, the originality of the finish is a beautiful aspect of this rifle.
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That is one grand old rifle. 
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Check out the cool brass front sight! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc437/jorgeIg/Orange_Park-20121108-00071.jpg)
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That is one great looking and interesting rifle. I bet it will be loads of fun.
Hope you get to put a lot of lead down range and have some great hunts with it.
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I know this thread seems trivial in light of our recent national catastrophe, but well, it's fun for me. Just returned from the range. Used three types of ammo, factory 150 Norma, 174gr FMJ Sellier & Bellot and Remington 180gr SPCL. Range fifty yards. Initial group is at upper left with subsequent corrections using a brass hammer to drift. Elevation is maxed out low and center of bull hits achieved using "lollypop" method holding at the tip of the vertical lower stadia. Not bad for a 97 year old piece. Oh yeah, the pressure's off as the gun has probably been reblued, so off to Turnbull it goes: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc437/jorgeIg/30395tgt.jpg)
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I know this thread seems trivial in light of our recent national catastrophe, but well, it's fun for me. Just returned from the range. Used three types of ammo, factory 150 Norma, 174gr FMJ Sellier & Bellot and Remington 180gr SPCL. Range fifty yards. Initial group is at upper left with subsequent corrections using a brass hammer to drift. Elevation is maxed out low and center of bull hits achieved using "lollypop" method holding at the tip of the vertical lower stadia. Not bad for a 97 year old piece. Oh yeah, the pressure's off as the gun has probably been reblued, so off to Turnbull it goes: For a guy 97 years old, you are one bad sum'bitch shooting like that with open sights!
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Yeah that pretty much confirms it, Jorge... you SUCK!
What a SWEET rifle! I love it!
While I wouldn't consider a Turnbull restoration to be "screwing" with it at all, it sure doesn't look to me like that rifle needs restoration, either, weird brown residue notwithstanding.
Great find Jorge. You obviously have great taste in rifles.
Back in '11 we had a 'fire get together of Michigan-area members and 405WCF brought his 1895 in his namesake cartridge. There were some real elephant guns there... one on par with a 458 Lot, but NOTHING kicked like that 1895 in 405 WCF. The first shot brought my right thumb squarely into my nose, but the second I leared to roll with it. The steel plate and massive drop for open sights threw me for a loop. Amazingly high cool factor though; great lion medicine for sure!
Thanks for sharing Jorge and congrats on the find.
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What a sweet rifle! Glad you are sending it to Turnbull, they are simply the best.
This thread did nothing but remind me how much a want a model 71! Writing Frog, you have a wonderful group of lever actions there!
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