DocRock
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A couple of my most recent acquisitions have given me the idea for a new collection. I've recently come into a Savage 99, one of the less desirable later ones in .308, and a Montgomery Ward branded Stevens 520 in 12 ga. These were both rescue projects and are coming along nicely.
But the Stevens 520 in particular has really gotten under my skin. The quality, solidity, and workmanship of that era (it was made 1946-48) have really impressed me. Nothing but steel and wood. Pre CNC machining. Another JMB gem.
So, it got me thinking of an idea for a realistic themed collection: "A Gentleman's Sporting Arms Collection @ 1935 - 1948. Nothing exotic and definitely more Buick than Cadillac in taste. All pre-magnumitis period.
The Stevens is a good start. I have a first year of production Savage 340 in 30-30 that is perhaps a little proletarian for the theme, but still fits. Not sure I can afford an early Model 70 Winchester, but that would certainly fit - probably in 30-06 or 270. I'd like an earlier Savage 99, the takedown in 25-3000 would be great. Maybe a Parker in 16ga?
This should set the theme. I invite you to play along and fill out the collection...
But the Stevens 520 in particular has really gotten under my skin. The quality, solidity, and workmanship of that era (it was made 1946-48) have really impressed me. Nothing but steel and wood. Pre CNC machining. Another JMB gem.
So, it got me thinking of an idea for a realistic themed collection: "A Gentleman's Sporting Arms Collection @ 1935 - 1948. Nothing exotic and definitely more Buick than Cadillac in taste. All pre-magnumitis period.
The Stevens is a good start. I have a first year of production Savage 340 in 30-30 that is perhaps a little proletarian for the theme, but still fits. Not sure I can afford an early Model 70 Winchester, but that would certainly fit - probably in 30-06 or 270. I'd like an earlier Savage 99, the takedown in 25-3000 would be great. Maybe a Parker in 16ga?
This should set the theme. I invite you to play along and fill out the collection...