M77 with modified stock

[67stingray]

I purchased a M77 in 300 Win. Mag made in 1988 a few years back at an auction that appears to have been modified by a previous owner. The forearm end has been cut at an angle. Has anyone seen this done to one before?

[flattop44]

I have never seen one modified like that but I sure do love the figure in that buttstock, beautiful.
FT44

[67stingray]

Yeah me neither, but it certainly didn't keep me from grabbing it. You normally see that good of wood on earlier models, kinda surprised me that it wasn't older.

[LIBERTY FOREVER]

I'm going to have new felt put on my table,,,,,,,,

[Brass Frame]

I have the same caliber in the same model from 1987. Mine has some "saddle soars" from being carried in a scabbard on horse back
The wood on your gun is not factory, but has very nice grain. I believe the forend is also a custom job. I have taken three elk and two mule deer with mine. One of the flatest shooting guns I own. Brass Frame/Lee E

[67stingray]

I'm going to have new felt put on my table,,,,,,,,

I hear you, never have just went with the typical green on my tables.

[67stingray]

I have the same caliber in the same model from 1987. Mine has some "saddle soars" from being carried in a scabbard on horse back
The wood on your gun is not factory, but has very nice grain. I believe the forend is also a custom job. I have taken three elk and two mule deer with mine. One of the flatest shooting guns I own. Brass Frame/Lee E

Yeah that's my thoughts, somebody did some custom work on it, the wood grain is more typical of what you'd find on an early No.1. Love the M77's, have a few of them.