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Just got this sporter, thought it was cool. Springfield 1903, still chambered in 30.06. Just trying to get an idea who did the work. Not markings of any kind on barrel. Haven't taken it out of the wood yet. Extremely well down takedown system. Other unusual feature is a lock on the front sight hood. Any guesses who could have done the work?
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Wow! I think that rifle is right up there in quality with a Griffin and Howe. It probably originally came with a leather carrying case with acutrements.Last edited by Fred; 07-28-2013, 11:17.Comment
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That rifle looks like those made by Barney Worthen but Michael Petrov has identified it as being made by August Pachmayr in his post below.Comment
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Can you post a picture of the "Boss" on the right side of the receiver? The serial number would also help.Last edited by Michael Petrov; 07-28-2013, 09:09.Comment
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That is pretty cool. Have no idea of value or history, but quite a rifle regardless. That would of peaked my interest had I found it. Thanks for posting, even if I am clueless to what it is! Regards, John.Comment
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Pic of right side of receiver. Do these guns have any collector's value? Can't see to find any for sale on the net. Hope I didn't pay too much. Still, I like it. Read up some on the gun maker, thanks for the info.Comment
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I will be away from my computer for the better part of today and did want to keep you hanging. I still would like to see what I asked about. Your rifle was made by August Pachmayr of Los Angeles, California. August was one of the better makers and a sporter made by him is very desirable. Congratulations on a super find.
You were posting while I was typing, yes August made your rifle. Collector value................you bet.
" Hope I didn't pay too much." you did not ;-).Last edited by Michael Petrov; 07-28-2013, 10:15.Comment
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I am grateful for your help and don't want to sound ignorant but what is a "boss". More than glad to take a pic.Comment
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Nice rifle!
Spam Sniper- one click, one kill.
CSP is what you make it.
A picture of your gun is worth 1,000 words. A crappy picture is only worth 100.Comment
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OK. Mr. Petrov, Do you really have his records? Read it on another talk board.Comment
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I have a copy of his shop book from 1913-1922. Your Springfield was made around 1922 so it may be in there. When I have time I'll take a look. I sent you a message with my email and if you don't mind I would like to get some bigger pictures of your rifle for my files.
There is a chapter in my new book (Vol-Two) on Pachmayr I should have them by the end of August.Last edited by Michael Petrov; 07-28-2013, 01:13.Comment
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Anymore Pachmayr questions for any of the members here?
My Pachmayrs top to bottom,
August Take-Down
August
Frank
Last edited by Michael Petrov; 07-31-2013, 09:27.Comment
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The bottom rifle, Frank, has what looks like a gold colored extractor, trigger too. Was this some kind of plating? I have a 1903 that I bought as mildly sporterized. It was all military except for a cut down stock with recoil pad and a side mounted Weaver 330. My side mount looks like the one on Frank, can you tell me who made it? All these rifles are beauties, I keep looking, one of these days I'll find one.Comment
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