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VirgilCaine · November 22, 2005, 12:43 PM

My wife and in-laws and I were cleaning out an old 100+ year old farm house that "Aunt Viola" lived in for 98 . She went to her heavenly rewards last spring and we are now closing up the place for winter. I knew she was an avid hunter, and shot her last buck at age 92. I thought all guns were out of the house, but we were cleaning in a bedroom and found 2 rifle cases.

One had an old Marlin lever action, octagon barrel, tang sight, marked 32-40, serial #285038. The other had a Savage lever action Model 1899 .250-3000 #240508. My dad-in-law wants me and my wife to have them.

The obvious question is what the heck are these? Are they shooters or wall hangers? The both look to be in great shape, ready for hunting this weekend if I could find ammo. Any insight would be great.

This Just In!! We've found an old singleshot 12ga.. "New White Powder" is all we can find on it. This one was tucked in the basement ceiling...gotta look harder now.

Thanks

November 22, 2005, 12:43 PM	#1
VirgilCaine Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 419	Found Some Oldies My wife and in-laws and I were cleaning out an old 100+ year old farm house that "Aunt Viola" lived in for 98 . She went to her heavenly rewards last spring and we are now closing up the place for winter. I knew she was an avid hunter, and shot her last buck at age 92. I thought all guns were out of the house, but we were cleaning in a bedroom and found 2 rifle cases. One had an old Marlin lever action, octagon barrel, tang sight, marked 32-40, serial #285038. The other had a Savage lever action Model 1899 .250-3000 #240508. My dad-in-law wants me and my wife to have them. The obvious question is what the heck are these? Are they shooters or wall hangers? The both look to be in great shape, ready for hunting this weekend if I could find ammo. Any insight would be great. This Just In!! We've found an old singleshot 12ga.. "New White Powder" is all we can find on it. This one was tucked in the basement ceiling...gotta look harder now. Thanks __________________ "Danger Itself Is The Best Remedy For Danger"