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Message started by Jim_W on Oct 3^rd, 2007, 3:36pm

Title: New to LRML
Post by Jim_W on Oct 3^rd, 2007, 3:36pm

I am new to the LRML board but know a few of the members. By way of introduction, I am Jim Westberg and live in Minneapolis where I have owned and operated Muzzleloaders Etcetera Inc for 30 years. It was Bill Roberts who stimulated my interest in Match Rifles and focused it on them from a broader interest in English sporting guns many years ago. Bill was a real gentleman and a workman of the highest order.
Nearing retirement now but still have 3 or 4 guns to finish before being able to spend a lot more time with Grandchildren, Ice fishing and Hosta hybridizing.
One of the guns that I need to finish is a large bore British sporting rifle. To that end, I dug out a bridal blank that Bill Roberts sent me long ago and built a lock around it. Here it is:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Jwestburg/918fin.jpg

I think Bill would have said it is "OK"
Jim Westberg

Title: Re: New to LRML
Post by LRML Administrator on Oct 3^rd, 2007, 6:42pm

Always good to have a new contributor to the board. I think Bill's enthusiasm stimulated much interest in long range shooting and English rifles.

David

Title: Re: New to LRML
Post by Brent on Oct 3^rd, 2007, 8:14pm

Good to see you here Jim. Hosta's huh?

I like the lock at lot. It looks appropriately strong for a heavy caliber rifle. What caliber?

With luck I will get to see it whenever I next pass through.

Brent - in Iowa...

Title: Re: New to LRML
Post by Jim_W on Oct 3^rd, 2007, 10:03pm

Caliber.....something in the 10-12 bore range.
Jim