Dodger2 Report post Posted September 23, 2010 This is a photo of my Grandfather and my Uncle with my Grandfather's mountain lion that he shot near Tyrone, NM in 1967. It was shot with his Winchester model 70 .270. My Grandfather bought the gun in 1952 and he was the second owner. In 1958, my Grandfather added his own personal touch to the gun and added some inlays below the receiver using black ivory from an old piano (or violin depending on which Uncle you ask) and ash from a pick handle. He also added a pentagon to the stock to repair a crack. Along with the inlay work, he jeweled the bolt himself. The scope on the gun is a Weaver 6x that was purchased in the 1960s. Few pictures.... This gun was always called "Grandpa's 270" by everyone in the family. He was very proficient with this gun and he killed many deer, javelina, rabbits, and coyotes with it. It was his "go to" rifle. My Grandfather passed away in the late 1990s, and this past Christmas I inherited the gun from my Uncle. My brother got his 8mm-06 Ackley Improved (that he built using a Nazi Germany mauser--it has the swaztikas stamped on the barrel). Just thought I would share this with people who would appreciate it. This is my "prized possession" in my gun safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 23, 2010 Thanks for sharing. Awesome picture and it sounds like your Grandfather was a special persom that will always be missed by everone who knew him. Thanks again for sharing this with us. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted September 23, 2010 Cool pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russd Report post Posted September 23, 2010 awesome story and a nice gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted September 23, 2010 Very nice. Enjoyed reading the story on the Grandpa's 270 and know you appreciated inheriting it! Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 23, 2010 Love all the info on the gun...a real prize for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted September 23, 2010 nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted September 24, 2010 great story. looks to be a good lion. and that there rifle be a model 70 super grade, on top of being your grandad's. don't ever let it get away from you. what an outstanding rifle in the best caliber ever. the black inlay is probably ebony tho, not ivory. that's what the black keys on a pie-anny are traditionaly made of. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dieselroe Report post Posted May 17, 2011 Hope my gun will hold up some history like that some day.......ol Tikka T3 270 WSM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
