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Offline jim36

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FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« on: April 27, 2010, 11:25:51 AM »
The UPS man walked to the door with my 35W This afternoon. My heart nearly stopped. Why, it's only been almost 10 months since I sent it in for a new bbl., and of course a trigger job. JB in the bore and cleaned up real nice. When I sent it in, the trigger was 5#13 ozs. I checked it with the gauge and a snap cap. Quess what? The trigger is now 5# 13 oz. After 10 months you would have thought they had time to do the trigger. ::) I guess I'll call them and ask for a shipping label. What's another month or two?? ;D
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Re: FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 11:34:24 AM »
Jim 36.
Do your own trigger job, it is quit easy. The directions are explisit enough.
Fred M.
From Alberta Canada.

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Re: FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010, 11:47:59 AM »
Fred.   That was the first thing that crossed my mind. I guess the principle thing is that they should have done it there, since I requested it. I just got off the phone, and they are going to send me a shipping label. I will definitely do the next one here at home. Thanks for the reply.
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Re: FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2010, 11:55:53 AM »
Congrats on the new barrel, bout time, eh!! That also means the new Whelen production has started.  ;D

My suggestion when ordering trigger jobs is to put a tag on the trigger guard so at least the gunsmith will see it even if no one else does.  ;)

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Re: FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2010, 03:09:38 AM »
So if I'm understanding correctly, they are gonna start making Whelens again, and offering accessory barrels without special order?? :o If so, cool!!!!!!! I had to sell my Whelen a while back, and I wish I never had.

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Re: FINALLY got my 35 Whelen
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2010, 05:15:10 AM »
That was the plan as of Dec '09, keep an eye on Bud's, Mississippi members should see complete firearms first.

Tim

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