Sons new birthday gun

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  1. tfox

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    This picture is from several years ago when my step dad sporterized a mauzer into a .280 caliber with thumb hole stock.

    My son turned 16 today and he got it as a present from his paw paw.

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    tfox, Aug 28, 2014
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  3. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Nice! I bet he loves it :tu:
     
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    That is one sweet gun.
     
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    Love that wood grain.
     
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    Beautiful!
     
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    Wicked gun, looks great!
     
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    Very cool, bet he enjoys that gun for the rest of his life!
     
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    Very nice.
     
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    Nice gun. Luck fellow. Hope he enjoys it.
     
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    What a great heirloom for him to have as a keepsake!
     
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    I suspect he will have this one for a long while.

    Not bad for an old mauser;)
     
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    Great looking rifle !! Happy belated Birthday to your son.

    Tim
     
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    Nice gun!!!

    I once had a Murphy built 22-250 with a mauser action.
     
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    Nice looking gun!
     
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    We had plans to shoot it today but it's raining and not supposed to quit.:mad:
     
    tfox, Aug 30, 2014
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