rdm1962 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 My Dad's last surviving brother (uncle Bob) just gave me my Grandpa's Savage 340 in 30-30. Long story short. I have been helping him with some reloading for a few months now. Lots of fun talking hunting and shooting. Anyway He says to me on Sunday "hey I've got a gun you haven't seen before." He pulls a cased rifle out of his safe and opens it. Before he can say anything I say "wow a Savage 340." I knew Savage over Stevens because of the bolt handle. "I've always wanted one of these. If you want to sell it let me know." He standing there shocked and says. "That's your Grandpa's rifle." He passed away on Aug 8th,1972. He say's he wouldn't sell for any Money. But because I was named after him I should have it. He puts the rifle back in the case and hand it to me. This rifle hasn't been shot in at least 45 years. I am super stoked to have this rifle. I've already told my son (Ralph 4)it's his. I know what I'll deer hunt with this year. I'll post some pictures soon. Ralph Kind of makes up for last Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Very good news indeed sir karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I have stuff that people left me or gave me before they died. Like a clock or lamp, for example. When I look at them, I think of the person who left/gave it to me. It means something to me. Some of it is "valuable" some of it is not. It all has value to me and the memories of the person who it belonged to are the best part. I am sure your grandfather would have wanted you to have that rifle. Enjoy it. And pics of it for us to look at. Maybe a bit of story on it? Don't think I have heard of a Savage 340. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec4 e4 Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 We need pictures or it did not happen. Joking of course Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manureman Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Ralph that is way cool! And X2 what Doc said,those kind of things are a very special gift. Mine bring back the fondest memories of my life. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdm1962 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I haven't got to the range with this Savage yet. Started my new job and it sucks. I figured some pictures needed to be posted. My Uncle told me that my Grandpa was so cheep that he wouldn't pay to have sling studs installed. He would just tie a piece of cord around the stock and barrel as a sling. I don't think I put a sling on it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manureman Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Man that’s a slick old gun ! I’d tie a string on it and go kill a deer with it if I were you. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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