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This rifle may look a little odd with the long forearm and short barrel but IMO it's a great one. I'm working on photos of SRG rifles so thought I'd post one. This is the rifle on the cover of my book. Back to work!  
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Nice moose! Though why why why such a long forearm? I think, Michael, that I am beginning to be able to identify rifles that appeal to you. It might be hard to quantify precisely, but I think I have a pretty good feel for your taste.... 
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) =>/ ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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Brent, I'm easy to buy for, Take one part Circassian walnut, A pre-1940 American Custom gunmaker, some rust blue and a little Kornbrath engraving and I'm happy. 
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If you shorten the barrel a little more then run the wood to the end everyone will argree...Nice Rifle! 
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Michael, that is a fine looking Mannlicher stocked '03. I have a real soft spot for that style of stock.
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I could perhaps quibble about the forearm length, but for my money.......nobody improved upon Seymour's treatment from action back to butt. I think his grip and butt are perfect.
I particularly like the double radius of the upper grip area of a 1903 Springfield. Very subtle.....and very nice.
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It looks to me as if the rifle with the long forearm and short barrel was a working rifle, perhaps after moose & bear in thick brush. I think it's a dandy. Was there a sling swivel on the forearm?
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It looks to me as if the rifle with the long forearm and short barrel was a working rifle, perhaps after moose & bear in thick brush. I think it's a dandy. Was there a sling swivel on the forearm? There is no sling swivel up front and there never was one. I have run across quite a few pre-1940 custom rifles with only a rear sling swivel, not sure of the reason why.
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