A friend of mine who accompanied me on a hunt last fall lives near a really neat gunshop that has several handi/pardner firearms. I really took notice to an AY serial numbered 158 in 30-30. While this rifle need a little TLC, with a little work it could be the lightweight pre bancrupcty Topper type rifle you've been a longtime searching for. I own three of these but put the brakes on with this one even though I really wanted to give it a good home..(My wife couldn't believe it)
I also noticed a Huntsman 12 ga. blackpowder shotgun, several USH's, a versa pak, a few pardners, a heavy barreled .223, a shorter barreled .223 (customized??) and many rifles and pistols of all kinds.
The proprietors, John and his son Tom are really good people, and also met Dick, another knowledgeable fellow when it comes to guns.
You can check it out at
www.huntwildrose.com** I have no personal interest other than bringing handiholics together with those that might have that unique gun they are looking for.**