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In the 1970 copy it's on the 10th page of photos. Right below a Winslow Mauser.

That picture and location is the same in the 1970 and 1981 printings. The fact you didn't recognize it must mean you are unfamiliar with the rifle. No great sin.......but it does beg the question how you can be so critical of those who are familiar with it.

Thanks:I found that photo earlier...but where are all the ones you are so familiar with, you speak of [e.g.with and without different scope etc.] that show its' many different forms? A single picture without attribution [it doesn't identify it as a Minar]is not what I call "EYE OPENING". Just perhaps I can be pardoned for not being familiar with it as a Minar, given this is your sole identificaton method. Mea Culpa

Umm, I am kind of surprised that no one has done a buy-it-now on this
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Merry Christmas

Not a bad looking rifle. Interesting detail on pic #4 at top of checkering basically below the rear sight.
I have 2 thumper guns presently, how many does a person need?

That rifle is...odd. There are lots of problems with it stylistically that would keep me from buying it. It shows the amateur metalsmithing of a professional stockmaker. Plus it's a .458, a caliber that does nothing to raise the price.

Amateur period-styled bolt handle and military TG, 2 definitely clashing No-Nos IMO. Otherwise very nice, caliber notwithstanding.
Regards, Joe

The bolt handle (overall shape) is less then what we think of today as well as the trigger guard which could be replaced. Gun is the 60's / 70's or seems to be.

If I needed a big caliber gun it would be worthy of consideration as a purchase. I think there is a Cape Buff out there who may not be quite so concerned with the minor flaws if he was looking down the bore. LOL

Thanks Ryan for sharing.

Certainly. Not speaking to the rifle's fitness for purpose, only to what it will bring on the auction block.

Very sorry to hear about Michael Petrov's passing. I am Jules La Batchni's step-son. Along with my mother, he raised my sister and me from 1960 to 1970 in Santa Monica, CA. While growing up I watched hour-upon-hour as he hand-crafted custom guns for sale as well as commissioned by many a Hollywood star. Jules taught me to shoot as well as how to play the saxophone. Jules did not work for Pachmayer during my time with him, but I did hear stories of him working there prior. I spoke several times with Michael Petrov providing him with intimate, first-hand accounts but we then lost touch. I hope that someone continues his research on Jules or that I might come to get copies. If anyone is sincerely interested in learning the truth about Jules La Batchni - first-hand accounts from someone who lived with him and worked in his shop for ten years...please feel free to reach out.

His name has come up on another thread as the possible maker, does this work look like his?

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post249921

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