Ron Long custom 22LR

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Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 13:13:08 GMT -5 Robster, dougader, and 13 more like this

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Post by zeus on Feb 9, 2018 13:13:08 GMT -5

This is one that you don't run across everyday. Ron was a well known builder with black powder and later in the single shot world. His work is amazing. This one started life with a Stevens 44 1/2 receiver. He built the stocks, the barrel, scope mounts, etc. Colors on the receiver are incredible in person, figure in the stock I just can't seem to get a good picture of. The pictures do not do the wood justice. I thought the checkered buffalo horn buttplate was a nice touch. Hope to get it out soon and see how she shoots!

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Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 13:54:10 GMT -5 zeus likes this

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zeus.... beautiful rifle. Spent a while eyeballing a rack of Stevens single shot rifles at the Savage factory in the early 1970’s. Encountered a lever Stevens once in a while in hunting camps. Sure would like to see a report on shooting it.
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Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 14:03:47 GMT -5 zeus likes this

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Post by bushog on Feb 9, 2018 14:03:47 GMT -5

Whoa Daddy!

Super nice one there 'ole man......

Those 44 1/2 actions are the classic for building customs. I've always wanted one in a small caliber centerfire but there are no fleas on that .22lr

A really nice touch in addition to the obvious case colors and stockwork IMO is that custom lever.....really makes it.

Oh...the "Black Hole of Kansas"

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zeus Global Moderator Posts: 4,338	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 14:06:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zeus on Feb 9, 2018 14:06:03 GMT -5 He did a lot of custom lockwork pieces from what I can tell looking up information on him over the last few months. Hard to find info on him out there unfortunately.

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Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 14:09:50 GMT -5 zeus likes this

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Feb 9, 2018 14:06:03 GMT -5 zeus said:

He did a lot of custom lockwork pieces from what I can tell looking up information on him over the last few months. Hard to find info on him out there unfortunately.

Yep....I wonder how much of the custom work on that gun can't be seen?

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zeus Global Moderator Posts: 4,338	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 14:11:26 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zeus on Feb 9, 2018 14:11:26 GMT -5 No clue. I’m not tearing it apart to find out. Hahaha From what I do know of the history talking with previous owner, the receiver is the only thing original so I’m sure there’s a lot we can’t see.
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kaytod .327 Meteor Posts: 595	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 15:20:43 GMT -5 via mobile zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kaytod on Feb 9, 2018 15:20:43 GMT -5 That is a beauty.
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mk70ss .327 Meteor Posts: 924	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 15:44:06 GMT -5 zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mk70ss on Feb 9, 2018 15:44:06 GMT -5 Simply gorgeous!!!

KRal .375 Atomic Posts: 1,047	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 15:44:37 GMT -5 via mobile zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by KRal on Feb 9, 2018 15:44:37 GMT -5 Oooh.....I'm not much on them crutches, but that sure is a purdy one! Can you see all the way through that scope? Lol
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bullseye .375 Atomic Posts: 1,574	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 16:08:14 GMT -5 zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bullseye on Feb 9, 2018 16:08:14 GMT -5 As an avid BPCR shooter & competitor, I'm quite passionate about single shot rifles & that Sir is one gorgeous little Stevens!
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lscg .375 Atomic Central Texas Posts: 2,288	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 20:29:50 GMT -5 zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lscg on Feb 9, 2018 20:29:50 GMT -5 that is a work of art!
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robrcg .30 Stingray Posts: 301	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 21:55:41 GMT -5 zeus likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robrcg on Feb 9, 2018 21:55:41 GMT -5 ...WOW!

Joe S. .401 Bobcat Posts: 2,517	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 9, 2018 22:06:36 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Joe S. on Feb 9, 2018 22:06:36 GMT -5 Beautiful!
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squawberryman .458 Devastator You're never so tall as when you are down on your knees Posts: 6,846	Ron Long custom 22LR Feb 10, 2018 7:55:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by squawberryman on Feb 10, 2018 7:55:59 GMT -5 I have no words for how beautiful that is.
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