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Last night I was chatting with my wife's grandfather about firearms and knives. He started talking about this old 30'06 bolt action rifle that he has. He says it has Winchester on the receiver and Stevens on the barrel. He also states that he bought it from a guy that said he had gotten it brand new and that the rifle wasn't pieced together.
I mention this rifle because I'd never heard of Winchester and Stevens building a rifle together. This may be common knowledge...but I don't know it. I figured I'd post about it on here and I'd be sure to get a knowledgeable answer.
Toby(my grandfather in-law) said he had a $50 bet with one of his friends about whether or not the rifle was manufactured with both names on it or if it was put together after being purchased. Apparently his friend came back the next day and gave him $50 and told Toby that 85 of those rifles had been made.
Does this sound like an accurate story? Could my grandfather be mistaken? Does everyone know about this and am I just an idiot for not knowing it?
Keep in mind I am only going from what Toby told me...I have not seen this rifle.
Thank you in advance for any information!
I mention this rifle because I'd never heard of Winchester and Stevens building a rifle together. This may be common knowledge...but I don't know it. I figured I'd post about it on here and I'd be sure to get a knowledgeable answer.
Toby(my grandfather in-law) said he had a $50 bet with one of his friends about whether or not the rifle was manufactured with both names on it or if it was put together after being purchased. Apparently his friend came back the next day and gave him $50 and told Toby that 85 of those rifles had been made.
Does this sound like an accurate story? Could my grandfather be mistaken? Does everyone know about this and am I just an idiot for not knowing it?
Keep in mind I am only going from what Toby told me...I have not seen this rifle.
Thank you in advance for any information!