Great book with a lot of detail and pictures you can't find anywhere else.

Fairly expensive but worth it to me.

I highly recommend it.

I'm now reading Mary Hemingway's autobiography and trying for info on the 6.5 Mannlicher she used in Africa.

She had a lot of problems with her shooting but it seems it was only with the 6.5 which was a loaner and not in the best of shape. I'm trying to figure out if her problems were just due to the condition of the rifle.

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I found this in a vintage book shop. I haven't looked through all of it; when I saw the foldout of the elephants - I bought it.

LOP is 14.0” , weight is 8 lb 12 oz, barrel is 24.5” to end of muzzle break (I’ve not tried to take it off but looks removable). Numbers on action and bottom metal match. Military safety converted to 2 position wing safety (flawless and not sloppy). One spot of missing bluing and one small place on the stock (both pictured) are the only flaws I can find. I’m not sure what these sling studs are but I don’t have the attachments for them. Comes with a set of 30mm Redfield rings (these were on...

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