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Quite the artisan, wish we knew exactly what he did and didn't do in NY? So would I. One thing I have looked for but not found yet is a picture of Adolph in his shop. I know that a vast majority of his stuff came from Germany but how far along the work was when he got it I just don't know. I know he stocked and did bluing. Most of the Adolph engraved guns were done in Germany although once and while you a see an Adolph engraved by Kornbrath. I'm very excited about the Smith rifle because of things like it has a proofed barrel and bolt. The rifle is finished in the "White". Has an engraved buttplate, floorplate and receiver.
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Another picture, from FA's personal papers. 
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Until the Smith rifle arrives here we could amuse ourselves with pictures of other Adolph rifles. I'll start, made in 1916 for G.W. Mixter, a captain of industry.   
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Michael, on my monitor, that his one hell of a red stock. Is it real red in real life? The stuff looks like Paduka (sp?)
Is it stained?
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Michael, on my monitor, that his one hell of a red stock. Is it real red in real life? The stuff looks like Paduka (sp?) Is it stained? Yes, the picture is darn close to what it looks like. I assume he used red-oil or stain.
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Is the color extending evenly into the inletting and under the buttplate? If so, it may still be stained, but if not, then for sure it was stained.
That's a bit over the top for me color wise, but otherwise it is a nice looking tool, for a bolt rifle.
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You might like this wood better, but then it's still a bolt gun ;-).  
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FYI the note on the Fred Adolph takedown rifle says that it was “Made for a member of the Smith typewriter dynasty.” That would have been L. C. Smith Co. that originally made shotguns, but then sold the shotgun mfg. to Hunter Arms and then made typewriters, later merged with Corona to become Smith Corona.
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How are those "skinny" stocks to shoot? I love the look but wonder what felt recoil is like.
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How are those "skinny" stocks to shoot? I love the look but wonder what felt recoil is like. Well it was made to carry more than shoot. I never notice the difference but only shot it a few times years ago. When I'm working with sights or 30-06 loads I have 1" barrel 1903 with a Niedner barrel I use.
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