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    that butt would make some nice knife handles

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    Quote Originally Posted by john worthington View Post
    that butt would make some nice knife handles
    I will be sure to get in touch with you if I blow up the rifle and the stock is available
    That's if I'm still alive

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    And a worn and bent main under lever pivot screw
    Will make a new one to the slightly worn frame, lever and extractor sizes out of 4340 high carbon steel and harden and temper it
    Should last another 140 years

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