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Thread: Anyone lost a Rifle in Northarm Block?

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    Anyone lost a Rifle in Northarm Block?

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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
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    I am assuming that firearms are not registered with the Central Government in NZ?


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    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?

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    Just saying but i think it needs a clean but i think the stock will be ok, should just buff out.
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    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?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    It's a 308 savage with a tasco scope it's not hard to see why it was left in a swap
    I was just coming down to say the very same thing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    I was just coming down to say the very same thing!
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by summitdogracing View Post
    I am assuming that firearms are not registered with the Central Government in NZ?


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    Your assumption is correct.
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    Those rifles were popular with cullers in the day, and by the looks its had its day.

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    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!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    I will be replacing all my scopes with Tascos in the future.
    I've got one u can have, it moves about 3inches per click!! Piece of shit
    Shut up, get out & start pushing!

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    The mag counter may help tell if it's loaded or not if you can see the numbers that is

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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoorlad View Post
    I've got one u can have, it moves about 3inches per click!! Piece of shit
    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...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy View Post
    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?!
    she is rusted solid but scope has full movement and still see clearly thru it once cleaned up.
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