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Post by: JohnVH on January 09, 2012, 05:46:17 PM: Just striking up convo, whats the oldest you have? I have one with a receiver over 100 years old, a 1903 springfield I inherited from my grandfather, low number, built in 1908, my dad shot his first deer with it. Pics?
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Post by: high country on January 09, 2012, 05:52:38 PM: I hunt with a 1900 16ga SxS. I have a heap of nice shotguns to choose from and it is my go to gun. I love it.
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 09, 2012, 05:56:29 PM: A 7.7 Jap Arisaka one of my uncles brought back from WW II when he was in the Navy. Got a bayonet with it, too.
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Post by: Huntbear on January 09, 2012, 05:59:04 PM: It may not be the oldest, but...

I have my dad's Rem. 760 pump. According to the serial # it is one of the first 100 .300 Savages produced in that model. It still holds 1-1.5 in groups all day long if you do your job.
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Post by: Harp444 on January 09, 2012, 06:02:14 PM: 1852 octogon barrell breach loading sharps 45-70. heavey but very accurate.
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Post by: Widgeondeke on January 09, 2012, 06:04:17 PM: JAP 38 6.5mm - bolt action w/o a safety
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Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on January 09, 2012, 06:04:28 PM: The oldest gun I have is my grandmas 1948 Model 94 Winchester .32 special :IBCOOL:
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Post by: FC on January 09, 2012, 06:06:13 PM: 1933 hex receiver Mosin Nagant, I refinished it, shimmed the trigger, changed the buttplate out for a recoil pad and have since shot it quite a bit on a few occasions. Recoil is pretty mild as the gun is fairly heavy and uses a relatively low velocity cartridge, very reminiscent of shooting an old mauser.

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Post by: CplRaines on January 09, 2012, 06:06:39 PM: I have a Manton and Son double barrell (inherited, been in the family since it was new) that as far as we have been able to research, dates back to 1852
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Post by: 724wd on January 09, 2012, 06:33:42 PM: 1928 Model 12 16 ga. family gun and whomps turkeys with 6's! :tup:

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Post by: krism83 on January 09, 2012, 06:36:56 PM: Nothing to old. The oldest is a 1965 Model 88 Winchester .308
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Post by: PAW66 on January 09, 2012, 06:52:20 PM: Have a J C Clement side-by-side. Made in Belgium from 1877 to 1898.
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Post by: MikeWalking on January 09, 2012, 07:08:37 PM: Borrowed both photos off the web.

Grandpa's, then Dad's now mine. Savage 219 30-30. I also have a 20 gauge barrel for it. The fit and finish are incredible. I called Savage when I brought it home after Dad died. All they could say was it was made sometime in the late 1940's.

I also bought an Ithaca Model 37 16ga a few years back, made in 1952.

And there's the Winchester Model of 1917, found at an Estate Sale with a box of other stuff, paid about $26 for it. Pretty good shape too. Along with a J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 1913 7.65mm (.32ACP) with the origianl holster
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Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 09, 2012, 07:15:44 PM: My Great Grandfathers Winchester model 1892 in 38 WCF. Manufactured in 1893. My Grandfather had it bored into a 44-40, because it was shot out! Three generation back have killed deer with this rifle. I've retired this gun to my safe!
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Post by: Fowlweather25 on January 09, 2012, 07:26:52 PM: 1949 Winchester model 94 .32 win special
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 09, 2012, 07:40:48 PM: Parker Brother's 1878 Damascus Double 10ga.

-Steve
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Post by: ing on January 10, 2012, 07:07:58 AM: Winchester model 24 16ga side by side. I searched the serial number and found out it was made in 1949. Its a great grouse gun, best $250 I've ever spent.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on January 10, 2012, 07:15:24 AM: I bought a Model 700 Classic Remington 30.06 in 1975. Still in almost mint condition and shoots great groups.
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Post by: Dhoey07 on January 10, 2012, 07:17:30 AM: Winchester model 54 .270, serial number in the 400's. Built in 1925. Familty heir loom kinda thing.
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Post by: h20hunter on January 10, 2012, 07:30:51 AM: My oldest is not anything to exotic. It is a bolt action Remington .22. My father purchased it when he was in his early 20's (now early 60's) and gave it to me some years ago. It is my first firearm owned and will be the one that is never gotten rid of, only passed on.
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Post by: demontang on January 10, 2012, 07:37:15 AM: Well the oldest gun I have is a savage model 99 and a runger mk1. My family has a winchester 1892 in25-20 from I believe 1910 or so and a few old 22 guns from 1910-20's. Also have some with no serial numbers on them so can date them with out an expert :dunno:
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Post by: Encore 280 on January 10, 2012, 08:05:12 AM: I've got 5 Winch. Mod. 97's and one is over 100 yrs old, 12ga., full choke, 31 inch bbl. and still shoots nice or it did last time I shot it. It stays in the safe now. One of the others is a 16ga. and then I use the others for Cowboy Action Shooting. Have a Ruger Blackhawk shipped from the factory in '57 that I bought used back in '72 for $85. I use it for CAS also. Then I think it's a Mod 61 or 61A Winch. pump 22 that was my dad's. I guess my kids will get these after I kick the bucket.
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 10, 2012, 08:17:42 AM: Quote from: Encore 280 on January 10, 2012, 08:05:12 AM
I've got 5 Winch. Mod. 97's and one is over 100 yrs old, 12ga., full choke, 31 inch bbl. and still shoots nice or it did last time I shot it.

I also have a win 1897 that my Grandpa bought brand new around 1910. He used it, My Dad used it and I did some..Guess they were also called a widow maker
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Post by: Knocker of rocks on January 10, 2012, 08:24:42 AM: 1912 Remington 12A .22 S/L/LR
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Post by: Bean Counter on January 10, 2012, 08:25:27 AM: My answer is: I dont know. Best guess is what the dude told me who sold it and that its from the 1870s and is French. Looks to be a breech action.shotgun whose. Stock was probably cut down. The word "HUNTER" is stamped on the barrel but nothing more. I figured it could be junk, but Im a sucker for well patinaed wood and at $20 I couldn't be out much. Ideas?
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Post by: Encore 280 on January 10, 2012, 08:27:08 AM: FARMIN

Is the '97 for sale? They're a reliable gun. I've put a lotta shells thru my '97 that I use for CAS.
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Post by: Holg3107 on January 10, 2012, 08:33:29 AM: The oldest that I have is a Winchester 1892, 25-20 octogon barrel. I beive it was manufactured in 1899. When my great grandfather passed my great grandmother said he wanted you to have these and handed me the 1892 and a S and W model 35 22/32 target manufactured in 1955.
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 10, 2012, 08:39:43 AM: 1938 - 12 Gauge Winchester Shotgun. Break action, single barrel.
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Post by: lokidog on January 10, 2012, 09:27:15 AM: 1884 Trapdoor date stamped 1892. I also have a double barrel damascus barrel 12 g. Forend Arms but am not sure of the date of manufacture.

My parents have a 1863 Springfield found in a corn crib in the fifties that has my name on it. It is, unfortunately, not fireable, but still cool.
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Post by: vandeman17 on January 10, 2012, 09:30:52 AM: I have a Civil War muzzleloader. My grandma got it for us at some small second hand store back east. Come to find out now it is worth a chunk of change. Manufactured in the mid 1800's
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Post by: cascademountainhunter on January 10, 2012, 09:38:59 AM: 1910 Winchester 94 .32 special. Got it from my grandpa, and his dad had it before him.
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Post by: buckfvr on January 10, 2012, 10:17:52 AM: I have a .32 cal 1840s era Ohio Valley/ Pensylvania squirrel rifle and a post Revolutionary War Powder horn. Both very nice pieces of history.
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 10, 2012, 05:39:35 PM: Quote from: Encore 280 on January 10, 2012, 08:27:08 AM
FARMIN

Is the '97 for sale? They're a reliable gun. I've put a lotta shells thru my '97 that I use for CAS.

Encore...... Thanks for askin but...... NO.. Its been in the family for ever and will continue that way.
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Post by: Brownie28 on January 10, 2012, 05:49:18 PM: .22 caliber remington fieldmaster pump from 1946. It was GIVEN to me by a friend who didnt know the value. It books for about 350-500 in the condition its in. shoots flawlessly and works just as good as im sure it did in 1946.
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Post by: adamR on January 10, 2012, 06:00:07 PM: 1913 Colt 32/20 single action army issue revolver with ivory hand grips, beautiful gun!!!
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Post by: Wildsau on April 10, 2012, 10:46:11 AM: 1898 30-40 Kraig. Hard to get ammo for it in Europe, where it is.
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Post by: Mike450r on April 10, 2012, 10:55:22 AM: 1927 Win. Model 12 12 gauge
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Post by: saylean on April 10, 2012, 11:00:42 AM: 1917 savage bolt action .22 rifle. It used to be my old nieghbors fathers gun, but when he moved, it just gave it to me. Has his dads initials carved in it. Pretty cool old rifle. :tup:
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Post by: MADMAX on April 10, 2012, 11:38:47 AM: Sharps New Model 1863
breech loading carbine in 50 cal
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Post by: JohnVH on April 10, 2012, 11:46:16 AM: 1903 springfield, made in 1908
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Post by: Russ McDonald on April 10, 2012, 11:56:41 AM: 1896 breach load .41 long colt I got passed down from my grand father. The riflings were so gone that they changed it to a .410. Double action and fun to shoot was my bird and rabbit gun while growing up.
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Post by: marlin on April 10, 2012, 12:28:05 PM: 1939 Mosin 91/30, 1950 Remington 512 sportmaster, and 1964 herter's .22 guide model revolver. I used to have a springfield .22 from about 1915, and a Mosin M44 Carbine from 1944 that I shouldnt have sold.
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Post by: et1702 on April 10, 2012, 12:32:05 PM: EddyStone Model 1917 30-06, open sights w/stock flip up peep. Built in either 1917 or 1918. Shot my second deer with it at 12yo in New Mexico. Snuck up on a little forked-horn mulie. Had his back turned to me and head down feeding. So, I shot him behind the ear when he lifted his head. Gun is at my parents house in AZ, as Dad still takes her out every now and then.

I also have an old Stevens Model 311 side-by-side 12ga that is at least 40yo. Let one of my buddies son shoot it the other day at Kenmore range while shooting 5-stand.
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Post by: high country on April 10, 2012, 01:08:37 PM: this one here takes the tie for me....just got it.

1902 parker VH 12ga on a #2 frame. in rather nice condition....and yes, that is a 110 year old case too....lol

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Post by: FC on April 10, 2012, 11:23:40 PM: Beautiful old SxS there.
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Post by: bobcat on April 10, 2012, 11:44:45 PM: Oldest gun I have would be a Remington 341 22 rimfire that my dad gave me a while back, he picked it up at a garage sale. They were made from 1936 to 1940. This one's in really good condition. I haven't shot it yet but plan on trying it out soon.
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Post by: PolarBear on April 11, 2012, 12:23:45 AM: I guess the oldest would be a couple of Civil War officer's Colts. I have a couple of octagon barrel saddle rifles that are well over a hundred years old. Oh, and a handgun that belonged to my great, great uncle who was one of the main guys at the gunfight at the ok corral. Well, my Dad has that one. ;)
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Post by: KNOPHISH on April 11, 2012, 07:03:05 AM: .32 Colt auto used in the trenches of WW1. 12g model 12 from 1932, Was stolen but recovered, only the sonsobeaches sawed it off at 18.5 inches. Then I had a boating accident & lost em all again.
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Post by: 724wd on April 11, 2012, 07:12:32 AM: Quote from: KNOPHISH on April 11, 2012, 07:03:05 AM
.32 Colt auto used in the trenches of WW1. 12g model 12 from 1932, Was stolen but recovered, only the sonsobeaches sawed it off at 18.5 inches. Then I had a boating accident & lost em all again.

UGH! what a gut-punch!!!!! :yike:
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Post by: coachcw on April 11, 2012, 02:00:53 PM: 1939 model 98 mauser , I also have a early hi standard auto 22
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Post by: swanny on April 11, 2012, 06:20:34 PM: Winchester Model 12 12ga shotgun. Couldn't tell you the age, but it's at least 30 years old cause I know he's had since he was my age
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Post by: mr user on April 11, 2012, 06:33:38 PM: eddystone m1917, made august of 1918.
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Post by: bobcat on April 11, 2012, 06:36:51 PM: Quote from: swanny on April 11, 2012, 06:20:34 PM
Winchester Model 12 12ga shotgun. Couldn't tell you the age, but it's at least 30 years old cause I know he's had since he was my age

Gotta be at least 49 years old since they haven't been made since 1963.
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Post by: JuryRig on April 13, 2012, 03:08:10 PM: An M44 made in WWII.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 13, 2012, 03:23:24 PM: I sold a model '94 Winchester before I knew any better. It was really old. I have a Rem 700 classic .30-06 that I purchased in 1974 or so and it looks almost new.
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Post by: Nuc99 on April 13, 2012, 03:52:15 PM: Model 110 Savage in .308 It has a vintage Leupold fixed power scope. Probably mid sixties. Not that old but I sure loved that gun... wont ever get rid of it. Its a Gun Safe cruiser now.
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Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 13, 2012, 04:19:11 PM: My oldest gun is an old Savage Model 99 lever action in the 300 Savage Cal
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Post by: YoterHunter on April 13, 2012, 05:39:00 PM: my oldest is a 1886 40 cal colt revalver. witch i still shoot . some times
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 13, 2012, 06:21:29 PM: My grandfather gave me a lever action 30 30 win made in 1952
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Post by: whitetailslyr on April 13, 2012, 08:19:23 PM: My oldest is a Remington model 34 from 1933, its a .22 rimfire.
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Post by: dawei on April 13, 2012, 08:39:18 PM: Quote from: JohnVH on January 09, 2012, 05:46:17 PM
Just striking up convo, whats the oldest you have? I have one with a receiver over 100 years old, a 1903 springfield I inherited from my grandfather, low number, built in 1908, my dad shot his first deer with it. Pics?
Ithaca® Lefever® Nitro Special™ 16ga SxS First Edition (1921). I pheasant and rabbit hunt with it every fall.
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Post by: h2ofowlr on April 13, 2012, 08:45:34 PM: I have a few old flint locks from the late 1800's.
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Post by: scottfrick on April 13, 2012, 09:02:43 PM: (1960-1963) Winchester model 37 -steelbilt- 410 3 in. It was my grandpas very first gun that he handed down to my father who then handed it down to me. Love this shot gun and its a grouse killing machine :)
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Post by: rock on May 13, 2012, 05:55:34 PM: My great grandpa's model 99 300 savage
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Post by: Wazukie on May 13, 2012, 06:36:22 PM: Guess the oldest gun I have is a Model of 1917 eddystone, well, thats the oldest action I have.
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Post by: hoytem on May 13, 2012, 06:36:26 PM: 1873 trapdoor .45-70 which I just broke after a dry fire :bash:
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Post by: ghosthunter on May 13, 2012, 06:43:28 PM: Western field 12 ga ,break action shotgun.
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Post by: Camp David on May 13, 2012, 07:27:29 PM: My older SXS 16 Ga I got from my father and he got from from my Grandfather...don't use it. I only keep it to remember both of them.
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Post by: ducksoup on June 05, 2012, 06:37:52 PM: model '94 in 25-35 made in 1924. My Dad gave it to me for my birthday. Still shoots great.
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Post by: Weehunt66 on June 05, 2012, 06:50:34 PM: An 1870 European "pin fire" shot gun. I have never been able to find cartidges to try it.
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Post by: jeepster on June 06, 2012, 10:21:42 PM: http://annarborgunguys.blogspot.com/2010/04/day-10-187188-beaumont-vitali.html

M1871/88 Beaumont Vitali

still has the dutch seal on it, no idea the exact age... post civil war, pre 1890s
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Post by: wence5 on August 02, 2012, 03:41:38 PM: A Winchester 1894 in .30 WCF, made in 1895. May dad gave it to me years ago, and it still shoots true!
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Post by: swalker on August 02, 2012, 04:34:02 PM: i have a Wiliam Moore double barrel from early 1800s, and a Remington & Sons 1876 44 with the year 1876 and the inspecters initials carved on the inside of the grip.
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Post by: dawei on August 02, 2012, 10:55:24 PM: 16ga Ithaca® Lefever Nitro Special SxS circa 1921. I still hunt with it every year.
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Post by: jyerxa on August 03, 2012, 10:46:09 AM: I really wish I had those old guns I saw when I was snooping around getting into mischief when I was four or five in Grandpas closet. That was about 50 years ago. But..................... Gramps and Grannie had a home invasion experience back in the 70's and all those guns are gone long long time ago. I vaguely remember an old black powder double barrel and others. :bash:
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Post by: arrowflinger on August 03, 2012, 11:28:49 AM: Browning A-5, believe it is 1953......
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 03, 2012, 01:14:20 PM: Quote from: Weehunt66 on June 05, 2012, 06:50:34 PM
An 1870 European "pin fire" shot gun. I have never been able to find cartidges to try it.

They had a gun like that on sons of guns. Might be able to contact them
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Post by: 268bull on August 04, 2012, 09:13:29 PM: I still have my winchester .30-.30 which I received as an early Christmas present ( 1964 ). :tup:Bull