We received 6 custom made model 770's left handers for auction.
Each one is stamped "Custom Built for Lanny Freeman by - John L Turner." These are all date coded in the mid-70's.
My question, does anyone know John L Turner? Was he a reputable gunsmith? Was he Remington only?
Google was no help for such a common name. Thanks in advance!
Custom Build 770 for Left Hander
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Re: Custom Build 770 for Left Hander
I don't recognize the name. The M770 rifle didn't hit the market until about 2007, those barrels might be takeoffs from earlier made Remingtons. Since they are 770's that helps narrow down the time frame of the rifles being built.
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Re: Custom Build 700 for Left Hander
Actually these are just model 700, not the 770 (sorry, the things you get used to typing).
They are beautiful. Each tiger striped maple or oak stocks with diamond inlays and swelled grips.
Mr Turner did an amazing job, but like an engraver, it's always great to have the back story!
Hopefully the link to pictures works.
[/url https://guns.richmondauctions.com/aucti ... to_lot=153]
They are beautiful. Each tiger striped maple or oak stocks with diamond inlays and swelled grips.
Mr Turner did an amazing job, but like an engraver, it's always great to have the back story!
Hopefully the link to pictures works.
[/url https://guns.richmondauctions.com/aucti ... to_lot=153]