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November 19, 2006
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… and it is a special one. I’ve had it for several years and have showed it off here before. I am wondering if anyone has seen something similar to it? Maybe it is not as rare as I think?
Take a look –
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=326774132
March 20, 2009
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Hello,
The folding peep sight on the top of the butt plate makes absolutely no sense. It would be behind your ear at that position. Is this one of the "hear the target Grasshopper then you can leave the temple?" Am I missing something here?
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 19, 2006
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I wouldn’t say it makes no sense –
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December 30, 2011
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double…is anyone else having a problem with the forum speed sometimes lately? Maybe I shouldn’t post so many pictures.
December 30, 2011
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Steve, Michael
I almost made a joke about it requiring two men to operate, but I knew there was something I was forgetting. I’ve seen pictures of this before:
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From that type of competition stance it would make sense. Would also explain the functionality of a 30" barrel maybe?
Brad
November 19, 2006
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The heel-sighted single shot .280 Ross rifle pictured above also has a 30 inch barrel – which was about standard for a target rifle. It is from the same era as the Winchester 1895.
I have many rifles I would love to know the history of but this one is pretty darn close to the top of the list.
March 20, 2009
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Hello,
Well yo udo learn something new everyday!! But I think a large pillow and bipod would be esential.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 19, 2006
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I suppose, "men were men" back then and didn’t give much thought to needing a pillow 🙂
I notice that the picture above shows the, "Creedmore" style shooting position but not shooting a rifle with a heel sight. That requirse a bit different position. Wish I had a picture to show.
December 30, 2011
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Steve:
Just googled these. My commission is 5% per picture
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Brad
November 19, 2006
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Very neat 🙂
(except the commission idea 😉 )
That is kind of cool. I have never seen that before. Watch your toes! Yikes. 😯
November 19, 2006
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Hence the reason for the 30 inch barrels. Short rifles and carbines would be much trickier to use 😯
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