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Presenting a completed A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmaker .375H&H built on a Winchester pre-64 M70 action. The rifle has both top and bottom extended tangs. A spectacular piece of Turkish walnut was set aside for this project. With its 25” barrel the rifle finished at 8lbs 2oz w/irons, and 9lbs 13oz with its Schmidt Bender 2.5-10x50 Polar T96 scope. Engraving performed by John Todd of Aurora, CO. IMG_0003 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0004 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0007 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0014 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0011 by Aa Li, on Flickr
A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC. Mineola, TX Michael08TDK@yahoo.com 682-554-0044
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IMG_0008 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0009 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0010 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0015 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0017 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0024 by Aa Li, on Flickr IMG_0026 by Aa Li, on Flickr
A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC. Mineola, TX Michael08TDK@yahoo.com 682-554-0044
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YOUR TALENTS ARE REMARKABLE
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Gunmaker, that is incredible. I especially like the color case hardening. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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Stunningly beautiful. Sheer perfection. No stone was left unturned in your quest for excellence in this rifle.
Thank you for sharing it with us. How many hours work does this represent?
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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Wow, that one certainly checks all the boxes. I can't get over how sleek it looks compared to most large bore bolt rifles.
Thanks for sharing so many nice detailed views of it. You really ought to consider posting it again in the Professional Gunsmith forum found at the bottom of the forum listings.
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Just gorgeous, no problems with the grain through that wrist.... 
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Stunningly beautiful. Sheer perfection. No stone was left unturned in your quest for excellence in this rifle.
Thank you for sharing it with us. How many hours work does this represent? Approximately 250-300hrs on my end. Not sure about engraving.
A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC. Mineola, TX Michael08TDK@yahoo.com 682-554-0044
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That's about as close to being perfect as humanly possible. Thank you for sharing.
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Simply stunning! I love the wood, the engraving, the case colored parts, and the long 25" barrel!
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Animals would be lined up to be shot with that rifle as it is drop-dead gorgeous!
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What a great rifle. I can't hunt any more, but I enjoy my London Rigby and my John Oberlies .375s, in the gun room and at the range. I thought I had the ultimate .375s, but Aaron's rifle is the ultimate.
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Very nicely and thoroughly accomplished. I especially enjoy the comb nose treatment as well as the detailing throughout the project~ Great engraving, John.
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Wow, I love that long tang. Reminds me of the American Appalachian school long rifles of the 1800-1850s.
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The extended upper tang is both rare and very well executed.
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