His name is Gene, I have known him for going on 30 years. He is in his early 80s.
Yesterday were talking about few things, among the topic was life and getting older.
Today he stops by and said I have something for you.
I asked what is it?
He said well I have this old rifle, it is a single shot .22, I have had for years and I want you to have it.
I was stunned to say th least, but said OK, no way I would even think of hurting his feelings on the matter or even offending him by refusing the gift.
We walked out to his truck, while doing so I noticed how time has taken its toll on my friend.
He reached into his truck and pulled out a old Remington rifle. The blueing has changed to that soft bronze aged finish that old rifles get. The wood is walnut, with a dark age to it and has that oil soaked look old wood has to it.
It is a Remington model 41 Targetmaster, made between 1936 and 1939, one of 307,000 total made. The bore is bright, no pitting, action is sweet and trigger is smooth and let off at about 3lbs. It has not been screwed with, sights are open.
As he handed me the rifle and box of ammo, he said Rich, you are a great friend and I cant think of any man more deserving of this rifle. I freely admit my eyes watered, damn allergies, I shook his hand and said Thank you, it was all I could say.
I am honored to have this rifle.
Thank Gene...
Yesterday were talking about few things, among the topic was life and getting older.
Today he stops by and said I have something for you.
I asked what is it?
He said well I have this old rifle, it is a single shot .22, I have had for years and I want you to have it.
I was stunned to say th least, but said OK, no way I would even think of hurting his feelings on the matter or even offending him by refusing the gift.
We walked out to his truck, while doing so I noticed how time has taken its toll on my friend.
He reached into his truck and pulled out a old Remington rifle. The blueing has changed to that soft bronze aged finish that old rifles get. The wood is walnut, with a dark age to it and has that oil soaked look old wood has to it.
It is a Remington model 41 Targetmaster, made between 1936 and 1939, one of 307,000 total made. The bore is bright, no pitting, action is sweet and trigger is smooth and let off at about 3lbs. It has not been screwed with, sights are open.
As he handed me the rifle and box of ammo, he said Rich, you are a great friend and I cant think of any man more deserving of this rifle. I freely admit my eyes watered, damn allergies, I shook his hand and said Thank you, it was all I could say.
I am honored to have this rifle.
Thank Gene...