Thank y'all, for the information, and the compliments.

The sling is present, but the metal piece that catches the sling is missing. Some uncircumcised philistine stuck a Browning pad on it. The checkering is a real nice basket weave, type. I think a good wood man could set it right.

The chambers are still 65mm. The case is worn from the outside areas of the engraved receiver,but remains in protected areas. I think it looks better without the case colors.

If I could get the wood cleaned up and fixed, and A proper pad, and sling catch on it - I would be very happy.

What would be a proper pad ? Leather covered ? Any recomendations for someone to repair the wood ?

I shot it today with som e 2.5 Polywad vintagers, and it tied every bundle.

PS - Rockdoc, I shot that COSTO a little also, it may be my Chinese Chicken shooter this season.

Last edited by postoak; 11/12/06 08:20 PM.

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