Thought you folks might enjoy Nathan Heineke's interpretation of the Whelen-Wundhammer rifle.
Nathan had this to write about the rifle.
"You may be interested in these few notes regarding the rifle:
-With the exception of the blank of from-France French walnut (estate sale in California), all the parts were either leftover, re-built and reconditioned, or fabricated in the shop. The receiver and bolt were reconditioned then re-heat treated. I fabricated the front sight ramp, the Lyman 48 base, barrel-band, and swivel studs.
-All of the wood and metal finishing done here in the shop.
-Lyman 48 staff is matte nickel plated.
-The stock is the same dimensionally as Whelen's except a shorter LOP. The cross-sections, however, are of different contours even though the widths are the same. Fills the hands better. The grip has a modest diamond cross-section hidden by the checkering.
-Bolt lift is a measured 5.5 lbs. and WITHOUT lightening the mainspring!
-Caliber is 6.5x55, barrel length 26", weight 7 lb. 14 oz., balance: unbelievable!
I did not want to do a laborious and dogmatic reproduction of the original sporter. Rather, a rifle done in the spirit and nostalgia of the original, with respects to both Wundhammer and Whelen, but also with influences of my own."
www.nlheineke.comFor those who do not know Nathan he is a skilled workman who understands the classic American custom rifle, plus a heck of a nice guy.
