Mr. Hughes: First let me say I am a little disappointed in your less than collegial tone. Mr. Petrov whom it is his rifle that is the subject of this discussion, was a gentleman in his discussion though we may not agree. First I am thoroughly aware of Mr. Petrov's work and in fact I have owned his CG20thC book for years, A FINE WORK INDEED. I have enjoyed Precision Shooting Magazine and his, as well as other's contributions for many years, as well. However this doesn't have one thing to do with, if his rifle is the one in the picture. The fact Mr.Petrov is an authority [granted, but not without his human prejudices as he admits] on Pre-War Sporters does not make the one he purchased, the one sitting in the rack! Anymore than if you stand in a Garage it will make you a Car! I have been collecting fine firearms for over 45 years and while I am aware of Mr. Petrov's fine collection [Wonderful indeed!], I and my close friends have been buying along side he and Monte Mandarino, Terry Buffum and the other older fellows that have been around a good number of years. Accordingly I don't think I will be lectured to by a single shot gunsmith who prices a 1903 Remington Sporter for $875 that can be be purchased on the auction sites frequently for $450-$550. Because, I can only assume, it was YOURS. It certainly wasn't because it possessed any special quality or even an above average degree of workmanship. If my memory serves me, Mr. Petrov comes from the oil fields an occupation not for the meek or weak of heart. He can as we say " Carry his own water " I have read this blog for years and have refrained from joining in because of this very reason... syncophants... and rah rah boys that break their arm patting each other on the back, but can't take polite discourse that is not in agreement with the "IN CROWD". I have always been reminded of the quote
Do Not Walk Behind For I May Not Lead
Do Not Walk Ahead For I May Not Follow
Walk By My Side So That I May Be A Friend
We would have all prefered it if you hadn't joined... it's pretty friendly around here most of the time...
Wanna meet me at the Stockman in White Sulpher Springs and discuss it, Jerry?
