Author Topic: Any info on this Handi? (Read 691 times)

jason280 · « **on:** September 04, 2005, 12:47:39 PM »

I just picked up a new Handi last week in .223, and it has a gray laminated stock set. What's piqued my curiosity is the National Wild Turkey Federation insignia in the stock. Was this a special run offered? If so, when, and what other calibers were offered? Thanks!

myarmor · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2005, 02:06:26 PM »

Nice rifle bro. :agree: You are right on the special run. There are only a few out there. I can't give ya much detail, cause I don't kow much about this run, but there were a few limited runs with the gray laminated stocks.
And very sought after by Handiholics

in case you ever want to part with them one day :grin:

jason280 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2005, 03:00:34 PM »

Well, that's nice to hear! Its the third Handi I've picked up with laminated stocks, and I think it goes well with my green laminated .45-70 and cinnamon laminated .25-06.

lik2hunt · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2005, 04:27:13 PM »

Probably one that was given away at one of their banquets at some point. What are the letters of the serial number?

mitchell · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2005, 05:10:49 PM »

here's some imfo on it IF YOU EVER WANT TO SALE IT LET ME KNOW . that is one beautiful handi and if i where you i would never let it out of my sight

jason280 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2005, 07:46:05 AM »

I can't remember the prefix on the serial number, but I will check later tonight.

This is the first one I've seen with a gray stock set, and it really matches the bluing well. I haven't shot it since mounting the Leupold on it, but I would imagine it will shoot fine.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2005, 07:57:18 AM »

Jason:

The grey Laminates were available on some guns...mainly special runs like yours and some of the 444Marlins...and a few others...and from my discussions with NEF ..they are discussing bringing back the greys...and a few others since they have been requested by many folks.

Here's a pic of my Custom 338-06 Handi with a set on it...they don't have the stamping like yours or a medalion as others have..but they sure do jazz it up :wink:

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=68156&highlight=33806#img_1307

Mac

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2005, 09:14:54 AM »

Heh heh, they came on this custom 405 Winchester, with checkering too!!!

jason280 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2005, 10:42:50 AM »

Hey, nice rings on the .338-06! I have a set like them on my Ultra .25-06. What scope do you have on the .405?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2005, 04:17:02 PM »

Simmons Whitetail Expedition 1.5-6x32... :wink:

myarmor · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2005, 04:54:08 PM »

Man it would be a great day indeed if NEF actually did bring back the gray laminates. Put my name on that list if so. :grin:
I think they would look even better if the checkering was darker.