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I had a surprising day today. I was contacted by a Sucessor Trustee of a client I had worked for since 1984. This client had died last year and her husband had died earlier this year. The Trustee let me know that the husband wanted to give me a gift - a rifle.
It turns out that it is an English Saint Huburt Co bolt action (Mauser style action) rife with Monte Carlo stock in 264 Win Mag with a Tasco 8x32 scope in excellent condition. Except for the scope, it looks like the rifle in the following photos:
I have never owned a bolt gun and was not familiar with this caliber. So I have some study time ahead of me to learn the action mechanics and cartridge characteristics.
If this wasn't enough, the Trustee said he had something more for me and indicated he has two plastic reloading boxes with 97 rounds of ammunition. After pricing new boxed ammo at $84.00 per 20 rounds; needless to say, I am stunned.
I hope to take it to the range soon to run it through its paces. If it works well, I foresee having to learn to reload for this rifle and may have questions to post in the reloading forum.
Bottom line - take good care of your clients - treat them with respect and kindness - meet their needs - and I hope that one day you may be surprised as well like I was today.
It turns out that it is an English Saint Huburt Co bolt action (Mauser style action) rife with Monte Carlo stock in 264 Win Mag with a Tasco 8x32 scope in excellent condition. Except for the scope, it looks like the rifle in the following photos:
I have never owned a bolt gun and was not familiar with this caliber. So I have some study time ahead of me to learn the action mechanics and cartridge characteristics.
If this wasn't enough, the Trustee said he had something more for me and indicated he has two plastic reloading boxes with 97 rounds of ammunition. After pricing new boxed ammo at $84.00 per 20 rounds; needless to say, I am stunned.
I hope to take it to the range soon to run it through its paces. If it works well, I foresee having to learn to reload for this rifle and may have questions to post in the reloading forum.
Bottom line - take good care of your clients - treat them with respect and kindness - meet their needs - and I hope that one day you may be surprised as well like I was today.
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