Reviving A Family Heirloom

Squaregrouper · Nov 2, 2017

So... c.2010, my (newlywed) wife and I visited my FIL in SC. They were doing family stuff and I went to the garage to smoke a cigarette (I quit since then). While out there, I noticed an old rusted rifle in a barrel of garden tools- rusting in the SC humidity. Being an old rifle junkie, I asked if he would be offended if I cleaned it up- he approved, and I proceeded.
Fast Forward a year... My FIL shows up at our house and hands me the rifle- saying "You will be the best holder of the family rifle." It entered my bound book and I totally overhauled it.

Fast forward to today... My FIL is in town and will be shooting his grandfather's Savage 99 in .303 Savage rifle for the first time ever tomorrow!!!!

I have no family firearm heirlooms, but am happy that my wife accepts hers (via me) and appreciates family history.

Boondock Saint · Nov 3, 2017

Very nice! :thumbsup:

babalou · Nov 3, 2017

SG, that is an awesome story. But, um.... need pics

I love how guys on this forum are the Wheeler Dealers of Rifles- but not to sell but to revive for a new lease on life

Rack&Roll · Nov 3, 2017

How did you find ammo?

motorcoachdoug · Nov 3, 2017

Very nice ... you are lucky your FIL gave it to you...

ToolAA · Nov 3, 2017

SG thats a cool story enjoy the day with you FIL. Im sure he’s going to want to shoot some of your other guns too while there.

j_h_smith · Nov 3, 2017

That's great. I hope your FIL enjoys the day.

Congrats!

Uncle Duke · Nov 3, 2017

GREAT story here in that your father in law can shoot HIS grandfather's neglected rifle, and maybe even for the first time ever, because of your efforts. That's truly a gift for him, for you and for your wife!

Qbeam · Nov 3, 2017

Any chance of seeing the refurb?

Q

K-43 · Nov 3, 2017

Great guy, great story!

Blacksmith101 · Nov 3, 2017

Great. Maybe it will be the spark that creates a new shooter in your FIL.

Squaregrouper · Nov 4, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
How did you find ammo?

I found some new Norma brass online and loaded them myself.

EDIT- I also scored some live ammo from a certain MDS Hooligan, but the box is so cool, I will not be shooting those.

Squaregrouper · Nov 4, 2017

Blacksmith101 said:
Great. Maybe it will be the spark that creates a new shooter in your FIL.

He is a retired LEO and PD pistol instructor. He shoots pistols regularly. He did mention that yesterday was the first time he has fired a long gun in >20 years.
Being from NJ, yesterday was his first time using a suppressor. His reaction to .300AAC subs + a suppressor was priceless. I do have to mention he knew how to load and chamber an AR without assistance or hesitation, so as he stated, he has surely used them in the past.

I'm waiting on shooting pics from his cell phone, as my battery died before I could take pics.

Squaregrouper · Nov 4, 2017

Pictures...

ToolAA · Nov 4, 2017

I hope I have a Son In law as cool as you someday.

Squaregrouper · Nov 4, 2017

ToolAA said:
I hope I have a Son In law as cool as you someday.

Well, you both have the same first name...

Biggfoot44 · Nov 4, 2017

One of the vendors at the Jarrettsville VFW Show has (new mfg) .303Savage ammo .

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