|
|
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
|
1 members (Carcano),
557
guests, and
4
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums10
Topics39,492
Posts562,042
Members14,585
| |
Most Online9,918
Jul 28th, 2025
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34
Sidelock
|
Sidelock
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34 |
Is this the one that Larry Wilson torched in Africa?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 625
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 625 |
Unfortunately, I think it is.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 14,447 Likes: 278
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 14,447 Likes: 278 |
I'd like to hear that story.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 6,881
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 6,881 |
The good news is that Townsend Whelen's Adolph did not burn up in Africa. The bad new was it was Teddy Roosevelt's Adolph rifle. I'm off to look at a custom rifle. This PM I'll post a good picture of the rifle that was lost.
MP Sadly Deceased as of 2/17/2014
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11 |
I love this rifle. In TW's long story "The Forest Primeval" he mentions this combo gun as much as anywhere. One of the unique features is that its a "snap action". Not to mention the overall quality of metal work and the Adolph stocking. I have been looking for a "cheap substitute" for a while (snap action 30/30 under 20) yet it eludes me. TW loved this rifle for Panama other that the difficulty of keeping it dry and clean. For now the Valmet 12 gauge over .308 will have to suffice. gary
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,026
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,026 |
Gary, a Valmet is pretty crude compared to any of Adolph's work, but they take a "lickin and keep on tickin" (or is that "Tikka-ing"?). I have a Savage/Valmet 2400 in the same combo you have. Heavy but deadly, and never has had a hitch for years, even in minus degrees; same for my Savage/Valmet 333 12 mag. Got both cheap from a gunshop in Idaho that was going under. Neither is a good gun for long miles over steep terrain, tho. Maybe I could get a bearer....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11 |
Mike, You are right on all points. Mine is a "beater" for the farm. Lots of critters to take out. It goes with me scoped and a .22/250. This combo (20-30/30) was perfect for the small deer and had plenty of range for jungle distances. TW makes the point that the .257R was probably even more suited for his needs there. I hope Michael can tell us from his Adolph information more about this. I think, and I have some "inside information" that TW gave this rifle away quite a few years before he died. Michael?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11 |
Mike, You are right on all points. Mine is a "beater" for the farm. Lots of critters to take out. It goes with me scoped and a .22/250. This combo (20-30/30) was perfect for the small deer and had plenty of range for jungle distances. TW makes the point that the .257R was probably even more suited for his needs there. I hope Michael can tell us from his Adolph information more about this. I think, and I have some "inside information" that TW gave this rifle away quite a few years before he died. Michael?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11 |
Mike, You are right on all points. Mine is a "beater" for the farm. Lots of critters to take out. It goes with me scoped and a .22/250. This combo (20-30/30) was perfect for the small deer and had plenty of range for jungle distances. TW makes the point that the .257R was probably even more suited for his needs there. I hope Michael can tell us from his Adolph information more about this. I think, and I have some "inside information" that TW gave this rifle away quite a few years before he died. Michael?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 11 |
Meant to add: I don't know of anyone who used reduced loads more that TW. That is of course after an incident with another 30/30, reduced loads and a bear. That is another story for another time. gary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
