Originally Posted by Bob Saathoff
Originally Posted by waterman
To me, looking beyond the work, there is something odd about both. Are those original Winchester actions? Or are they some later near-copies? The lower tangs do not look quite right. If you were simply doing the paperwork, maker & SN?
I think there has been extensive work done to the tangs by shortening and welding holes up. With no evidence of a bolt through the top tang, I'm almost sure that they have through the stock bolt modifications to improve accuracy. The cartridge is probably the Aussie .222 rimmed that was popular in single shots back in the 60's.

I think you are absolutely right about the through bolt. They did not need to cut the tangs for a pistol grip. I've bent them, as have many others. In fact, I bent a tang that you traded to me, now that think about it. I like the looks of the longer tangs, but these are definitely artsy guns and well done.

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