singleshot Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Rasped out of a blank by hands that have seen over eight decades. Hands that were farmed out around the county during hay season as they could splice rope so tight it would still slide through block and tackle. Hands that never accepted a hand out, or a dime of welfare, were drafted into war, taught thousands of students, and raised four kids. Hands that know hard work, and the finesse of fine checkering...... each one an heirloom. This one is Sarah's.... 7MM-08 built on a Marlin X7, the grip cap and tip are rosewood, Simms pad, 13 inch length of pull. I think Jack woulda shot it...... but he really would have liked the .270 beside it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Gorgeous wood on her rifle! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brent Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Very nice, Jack would have shot it, and I would too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 IDK aout Jack, but I'd shoot it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 that is just plain gorgeous!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkens Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Beautiful wood !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Very nice and thanks for sharing this beauty. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted May 7, 2013 that is just plain gorgeous!! My thoughts exactly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Gorgeous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Beautiful rifle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 that is just plain gorgeous!! My thoughts exactly! realistically, I wouldn't want to take it out in the field for fear of scratching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Beautiful. Love the grain. Not trying to irritate anyone but to me there is nothing prettier than blued steel and wood grain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 That gun is too beautiful to hunt with!! I would be terrified to put a scratch in it. Nice looking rifle!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted May 8, 2013 No doubt he would have. Is that American Walnut? A rifle of that quality is something you don't see anymore. I'd certainly take it afield. Scratches and dings can be repaired, if so desired. But that's what makes memories and campfire stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted May 8, 2013 realistically, I wouldn't want to take it out in the field for fear of scratching it. That gun is too beautiful to hunt with!! I would be terrified to put a scratch in it. Nice looking rifle!!! No doubt he would have. Is that American Walnut? A rifle of that quality is something you don't see anymore. I'd certainly take it afield. Scratches and dings can be repaired, if so desired. But that's what makes memories and campfire stories. I learned at a very young age to sacrifice myself before my rifle. One of the stipulations of the build is that it is to be used for hunting. My wife fell on her .257 and snapped the stock through the grip, it was an awesome looking rifle. Fortunately my Dad built her another one that is even more wild. This is the first one built on a Marlin X7. I couldn't get into the $650.00 for a 700 just to throw away the tupperware. The X7 has a really good barrel, and an excellent trigger. Great buy for $400.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
