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When we flew into block a father and son were coming out .
They found this Rifle down in the swamp walking thru the scrub.
Its a lever action 308 savage model with a Tascoe scope
we left it hanging in the hut.
Its a long shot as its unknown how long its been laying there but anyone looking for it or have a story?
Sorry about photo size as I have no idea how to make it smaller
I am assuming that firearms are not registered with the Central Government in NZ?
Learn to laugh at yourself and never be left unamused.
A good chance Chris or Arthur from the old Air Charter Taupo would know who flew out without one. Anyone have a contact number for them?
Just saying but i think it needs a clean but i think the stock will be ok, should just buff out.
Did it move enough to check chamber?
Wonder how it got there? A bolt or a mag you can kinda see how, but a whole bloody 308 rifle?!
It's a 308 savage with a tasco scope it's not hard to see why it was left in a swap[emoji2]Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
I was just coming down to say the very same thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
I think you are all wrong slagging scope. It looks to have survived very well. From the evidence of the photo I will be replacing all my scopes with Tascos in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
Your assumption is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by summitdogracing
Those rifles were popular with cullers in the day, and by the looks its had its day.
I reckon it's bloody cool, weathered and rusted the way it is .... would be a great thing to pull out when your sitting round spinning yarns!!
I've got one u can have, it moves about 3inches per click!! Piece of shitQuote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
The mag counter may help tell if it's loaded or not if you can see the numbers that is
Ha ha. Some time back I bought a rifle with a Tasco Proghorn 4x on it. The scope seemed quite clear but whether it answered the helm or not I never found out as I gave it away. The right and proper thing to do...Quote:
Originally Posted by outdoorlad
she is rusted solid but scope has full movement and still see clearly thru it once cleaned up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Might pay to sight it in before using it on a hunt.
interesting fnd.
Possible explanations :
Misunderstanding-" I thought you were going to bring it back ...-
fell out of a chopper
unlicensed / poacher
planned to come back next week but never did
The original Tascos were made in Japan and were not too bad at the time. Circa 1965.
Bang "FUCKIT!!!!" as the trophy runs away, throws rifle in disgust and sulks all the way home....?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagheera
I think you should get in touch with them, the may want to buy the whole thing as a advertisment for the scope ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Zamkiwi
The old tasco's from a few decades ago were good gear. Not so sure about the modern versions.
Have had a Tasco on Brno 22 for 25 years or so no problems whatsoever been well used as most 22s do get regular use.
Yep taco would be dumb to turn down an opportunity like this that clearly demonstrate the ruggedness of their product.
So what was the last image in the scope! Tacos have a built in memory I believe!:thumbsup:
Correct, have had one since 1971, bashed and battered but still goes very well
ok could you not be getting self in poohs n wees by leaving a firearm in a hut?????
even old and in disrepair taking it home and making enquiries may have been better option.
Back in the days quite a few cullers believed that a cheaper brand of scope was more practical at the end of the day. They got the shit hammered out of them, especially on Thar work and like a bic lighter they were discarded when poked.It was cheaper to buy another scope rather than replacing an expensive one.
The early Tasco was quite popular. Eventually down the line and when the pocket was bulging the money was spent on a much classier scope.
Yes your are right Tahr, the Tasco World Class for the money were a good buy with a life time warranty, the Tasco Proghorn were not on the so good side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
There wasn't any bones with that rifle?
NZ has lost a few hunters over the years and never found.
KH
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Originally Posted by Micky Duck
Thought did cross our mind and we chucked the idea around and at the last minute decided against it.
It is rusted solid and barrel choked right up.
I was not to keen to take it on a Chopper that had my ass in it.
Put it up high in the A frame in the hut rafters.
It is also not a public hut and is only used by hunters.
That thing was no more a firearm than a rusty club, I think you will be fine.
ah well that makes sense then......
Was this you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mauser308
https://trademe.co.nz/906493002
That scope doesn't look right sitting on that relic?
Lots of people would say you don't look right too mate:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Talking to a hunting mate about the rifle this week he remembers a rifle being lost A.C.T era Christine n Arthur talked about it few years back now
