742 found leaning on a tree!

[adirondack]

This rifle was found leaning on a tree in the Adirondack mtns. no telling how many winters it had been there. I bought it for $10 as a conversation piece. Not being able to leave anything alone i had to see what makes it tick!

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[adirondack]

It was in .308 with no magazine and an empty round stuck in the chamber. Several notches on the forearm indicated it had done its job many times. But possibly it jambed one to many times and the owner removed the magazine, leaned it on a tree and walked away!

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[adirondack]

After dismantling and a good kerosene soak it was obvious the barrel was past saving. I found a .243 barrel and bolt for $60 replaced the action spring and tube. thoroughly cleaned the trigger assembly. Wanting to preserve the "Rip Van Winkle" look I gave the wood a teak oil coating and left the outside steel as it was. Mounting a redfield 4x wide view i was able to get groups just over an inch. Rifle has absolutely no value but shoots with the $1,250 Brownings that my friends have!

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[nambujim]

Outstanding, love that kind of story!

Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC

[scratchmark]

worth nothing yet priceless at the same time. Absolutely love the story and it should be documented for those close to you. Never give up Never give up