Thread: A long wait . . . 4.5 years!

How long would you wait for a rifle? Gunsmiths can take a long time with projects, 2 years isn't unheard of . . . and then there was old Din, bless him he might be 2 years plus!

A collector might take a fair while for the right rifle etc to come up, and parts from overseas can be the same, I think I waited nearly 3 years to get a special Mauser bolt

But I have set a new record for me at least - yup brought a rifle in the UK in Sept 2019 and received it today, so 4.5 years near enough! Just after I bought it Covid happened and the world fell to bits, the travel restrictions killed most flights including the few that can fly firearms to NZ. So 3 import permits (they expire after a year) and about $1500 plus some help from various forumites later its in hand and luckily exactly as I was hoping for.

Barrel and stock are mint but the rifle is not collector grade (been threaded and glass bedded) so I can legitimately hack it if I choose! And it will get hill miles, that always purifies the safe queens!

You can't post something like this without any pictures! I want to see what rifle is worth waiting 4.5 years for.

Originally Posted by will.i.em

You can't post something like this without any pictures! I want to see what rifle is worth waiting 4.5 years for.

Yeah, it's like saying I saw some side boob at the park but no pictures (with consent of course!)

Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!



A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.

Now I need a wee scope for it, the 30mm tube is just to test . . .

You know Tentman as a weatherby fan boy from way back this tickles me somewhat.

Lovely rifle

New socks as well?

Well it's quite understated for a Weatherby
And the walnut is nice

Originally Posted by Tentman

Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!

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A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.

Nice. Is that the original forend/stock? Friend Jeff will be drooling.

It is original I think but it's a bit different from the usual Wetherbys with white line spacers etc and the foreend tip is also a funny shape . .,

Originally Posted by blip

New socks as well?

Little bit of side-sock just to tease you @blip I'm sure he wouldn't mind posting a pic if you need to see the whole thing.

Obviously you're a very patient person @Tentman. Glad it all worked out for you, finally.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!

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A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.

that is very very nice thanks for the photos

She’s a beauty alright.

Patience is a virtue too many lack in todays world.

Originally Posted by Fee Knicks

Patience is a virtue too many lack in todays world.

Don't think you can say it's patience when it is out of your control. Dating a religious lady and waiting til yah married... now that's patience lol