Hi, All -
I was gifted this fine little rifle by the widow of a close deceased friend. Which makes it special for that alone.
I installed a simple 4 X fixed scope on it and took it to the range last weekend. Just a joy to shoot. I'm certainly not a good shot by any means, but this little stinger sure puts them close together on the paper.
This model is a 1966 vintage, bearing an "AB" prefix to the serial number, and it is untouched except for the scope and sling being added by myself.
There's just something about these old lever rifles. When you pick them up and then work the action, you have the instinctive feeling that they just don't make them like this anymore. Not disparaging any of the new, modern lever rifles, but to me at least, the old ones seem to have completely different characters. They simply are players from a different time........
Just a sheer pleasure to handle and shoot these older lever actions....
Bayou52