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Offline norman

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« on: June 26, 2007, 10:57:55 AM »
Hi, My second post here, the first one was seeing about getting a copy of Brian's Handi-Rifle article.   I just bought an H & R Topper 158 in 20 gauge and .30-30.  I think it is an old one as there is no serial number on the receiver, the 20 ga. barrel.  There is a number on the 30-30 bbl tho.   Any ideas on how old this combo is?  I also noted a lot of deer hunters on here.  Any Hog hunters?  Found Greybeards site on Texasboars.com.  Like what I see so far.  Thanks for any info on the topper.
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2007, 11:32:14 AM »
Welcome to GBO! I too have an old H&R that has no serial number, but there's a list of production years in the FAQs that starts in 1940 if that gives you any clues to it's age.

Lots of deer and hog hunters, if you look back a few pages, you'll find lots of posts on both.

Tim
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2007, 11:37:48 AM »
norman

Welcome , if it walks , flys or crawls , we hunt it at GBO . spend some time looking around   ;D  you'll find what your looking for .

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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2007, 06:48:24 PM »
The Handi rifle is the common man's gun. No one is going to ogle over it looking at the fit and finish or the gorgeous wood. It is made to be taken afield, used and be reliable. I think that is why so many that frequent this site are down to earth type guys that like to hunt and shoot. They appreciate the rifle for what it was intended for and what it is.
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2007, 07:12:24 PM »
Welcome to GBO.. Norman...I think you'll like it here...

LaOtto222

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No one is going to ogle over it looking at the fit and finish or the gorgeous wood.

I beg to differ with you sir...I have had lots of folks ogling over this one... ;)

243 24" bull barrel in a custom GunStocks INC. stock


and this one has certainly tuned a few heads when I had it out...

Full custom 26" 270 Winchester Cerra coated steel hardware and Morgan fully adjustable recoil pad



This is to me...is the beauty of the Handi rifle...you can make it what you want...Dress it up...Dress it down...or leave it alone... :D :D

Mac



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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2007, 08:27:25 PM »
OK Mac, of course you are right. I did not mean to insult your babies. I should have known better than to say they were plain on this site. ::) You CAN customize it any way you want. They are beauties, especially the first one ;D
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2007, 08:03:34 AM »
I hav to warn you, if you hang around here too long you will catch it.
I have been here about 3-4 mos. never owned a HANDI before, never even really
thought about owning one.
I now have 280 rem, 243 win, 17hmr, and a 450 marlin barrel.
i can't wait to see me in 2-3 years.
WELCOME COME IN HERE!!
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