Another thread got me thinking about one of my old (but well taken care of) Marlin lever action 30-30's of 1977 vintage. I absolutely love this old smoke pole of mine. It just eats up cheap 170 gr Winchester Power Points. Come to think of it, that's all Ive ever fed it. Put plenty of back strap on the table over the years. It was old when I got it with plenty of stories to tell but it was in wonderful shape none the less. If I have my way, it's gonna have plenty more stories when I'm gone. I was thinking of giving it to my oldest son for his first deer rifle but I just can't bring myself to part with it. I'll just buy him a brand spanking new one and hold onto my old friend. Seems only right that my boy get a new one so he can put his own ''character" on it. Those old minor stock dings and thinning blue finnish is what makes me feel it's charm when I think back about how they got there: Good honest use but never abuse. Who else has an old lever 30-30 close to their heart with some tales to tell?
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