Having studied the book photographs and web photographs of Michael's Springfields I have developed a short lists of favorites. This Surkamer is one of those.

As an amateur gunmaker with distinct likes I'm drawn first to the smooth transitions between wood and metal surfaces. Additionally, the drop at heel, the Schnabel forend and the arc of the grip gracefully compliment the overall visual impact of the rifle. A .400 Whelen with a proportioned barrel profile on this design would be a stunner.

Dennis