Curmudgeon update! Winchester Model 100

So in a previous post I mentioned that I acquired a Winchester model 94 in .30-.30. I told my friend that someone remarked when I whipped it out that it was an "obsolete cartridge". He immediately asked if I invited them down range while I shot an "obsolete cartridge" at them. God, I love this guy! I say no, I don't know if they were complementing me on having a old gun or just being a jerk. 

Anyway, I did tell him that after the last Blogshoot that my long gun game was lacking. So, after some muttering as he disappears for a bit he brings this out (you know the drill to embiggen):

Winchester .243 Model 100. He says many groundhogs and deer fell to it if you did your part. He says several friends that are no longer here enjoyed this rifle as well. I don't doubt that at all. He says it has not been fired in many years and now it is on my bench for some long overdue care. 

Weaver 8X scope. 

I don't think you get stocks like this anymore!

A beautiful Rifle and one that my friend said to take and shoot next time. I am honored and will.

Anyone have any advise on cleaning the optics? Totally out of my league on that! 











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