Mike, those are remarkable photos. Salina was ruined when a wasp made a nest in the barrel. Then some time in the late 30s or early 40s Whelen had it barreled to .25 Short Krag and restocked in classic modern style. I am not at home now, can't check the books, and don't remember who the smiths were. The barreler was a prominent workman from the DC area who did much wildcat work, the stocker was the very fine wood man from National Target & Supply Co., with which Whelen was connected. The details are in "Mr. Rifleman", Whelen's semi autobiography. We in the Rifled Arms Historical Ass''n bought Salina and three other Whelen rifles from T.W. Bowling about ten yuears ago, it still shoots finely. We also got three from Creighton Audette that Whelen had given him and we have ahother one or two from other sources. We area always looking for more.
