I had picked up this Classic in a trade awhile back and took it to my gunsmith friend to have it cleaned well thoroughly, pillar bedded and a Timney trigger added. The previous owner had a Mod 70 style safety added, leaving a big gap where the Rem safety had been too.
My gunsmith friend is closing his business, he's 70, recently was diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs and is having a tough time. I've known him over 20yrs and he is a good friend. Anyhow, I was visiting with him when I picked up the rifle and failed to try the safety out,etc. At home, when I tried it, it wouldn't budge (engage). I called and took it back, he had to just fit the Timney Housing a bit ( I don't remember exactly) or something in that Wing safety wasn't jiving with the Timney. So now, just waiting for the call...I shall miss my friend as he wraps up his business, family affairs, tries to enjoy his remaining time. I did talk to him, asked if he has his Eternal Destiny secured, he assured me he had, so that's great. This makes this "last rifle" he has worked on pretty special, though just having it is special to me...I've wanted one since 1982 when they came out! Double special....and a tad bittersweet.
My gunsmith friend is closing his business, he's 70, recently was diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs and is having a tough time. I've known him over 20yrs and he is a good friend. Anyhow, I was visiting with him when I picked up the rifle and failed to try the safety out,etc. At home, when I tried it, it wouldn't budge (engage). I called and took it back, he had to just fit the Timney Housing a bit ( I don't remember exactly) or something in that Wing safety wasn't jiving with the Timney. So now, just waiting for the call...I shall miss my friend as he wraps up his business, family affairs, tries to enjoy his remaining time. I did talk to him, asked if he has his Eternal Destiny secured, he assured me he had, so that's great. This makes this "last rifle" he has worked on pretty special, though just having it is special to me...I've wanted one since 1982 when they came out! Double special....and a tad bittersweet.