That's a stunningly beautiful single-shot rifle chambered in my favorite caliber, *7 × 57mm Mauser.* The most accurate rifle that I have ever owned was a sporterized, Model 1895, 7 × 57mm Chilean Mauser that was once the personal firearm of a Vietnam War veteran Special Forces sniper. He was a Mormon from Salt Lake City and the rifle was his father's work, who was a world class gunsmith. The rifle came with a military ammo can full to the brim containing 26 separate handloads that his father had developed, along with a small spiral bound notebook containing all of the pertinent load data. I purchased it in 1978 when I was in the military at Ft. Lewis, Washington for $150.00. That rifle was capable of sub-M.O.A. accuracy with all 26 handloads, with the worst measuring just under 3/4" at 100 yards for 5 shots. Unfortunately, I subsequently sold that rifle but it remains in the top of my list of the five best firearms that I have ever owned.
Absolute work of art! 😮 You seem to be one of the most honest, humble, genuine people on TH-cam. Makes me smile just seeing your appreciation for a great firearm. Your wife sure is a keeper!😊
Congratulations on a wonderful Wife Ron!! The rifle is Beautiful for sure, definitely is showing your wifes heart and that made this video your best ever!!
Think I was equally as excited seeing you unveil that beauty Ron !! In fact I bet many of us gun guys who still love blued steel, walnut stocks ,cut checkering and overall beautiful craftsmanship…. had a grin from ear to ear watching you admire that rifle … congrats sir 👍👍👍
I am very glad you are going to use it. I think every rifle is a work of art, but the greatest expression of its art is through its function. A svelte classy single shot wins the day...everyday
Wow, what a beautiful piece of workmanship! You also picked one of my all-time favorite calibers, the 7 * 57 mauser. It would be hard to come up with a finer combination. Between you, your wife, and the craftsman at Park West, that is one awesome firearm. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! Thank you for sharing this with us, Rat
Gorgeous. I have a Ruger #1 in 7 x 57 Mauser with a full Mannlicher style stock. It’s the ‘poor man’s’ version of what you have there. The bone case hardening is so beautiful. A nice Swarovski or Zeiss, maybe Nightforce scope would be a great accoutrement. You have indeed a very special rifle. Mind you, just be careful, 7mm Mauser might be a bit light for an Eland bull. Thanks for sharing this magic moment with us. My late wife was also as kind and generous as your beloved.
What a strikingly beautiful piece of wood - anyone would be proud to have a work of art like that rifle. I have a Ruger #1 with an exceptional piece of wood - not like THAT, but still beautiful, chambered in .25.06 - and I swear I'd almost rather look at it than shoot it. For those who appreciate what an exceptional piece of walnut transforms into when an oil or other finish sinks deeply into that grain, it can't help but put a smile on your face. Congratulations on the latest addition to your art collection.
Hello Ron congratulation for this beauty and i as a German salute you for 7x57 this Round will allways have a special Place in my Heart so many great and special Memories First Roe Buck, First Red Stag, First Wildboar all with the old Drilling from my Grandpa
Wow, that’s a beauty! And it’s chambered in 7x57, doesn’t get any better! Ron, your wife treated you right! Best wishes for your future hunts with this rifle! A beauty!
I am so happy for you! You brought back some wonderful memories and as I'm watching this I have a huge smile on my face. My mouth was hanging open the whole video. Huge big smiles! You are such a nice guy. I'm very happy for you. And your lovely wife Betsy! She's a keeper! Plus you Just uploaded this. Wow! I feel so privileged! Can't wait to share in your adventures! God bless!
That is an exceptionally nice rifle. Something I noticed that I do not believe has been mentioned: One the right side, there is a curved dark line in the grain of the fore end that is stopped where the wood meets the action. Another dark line is present where the butt stock meets the action. It is as if the dark line in the grain flows from the fore end to the butt stock. I don't know if this was done on purpose, but to me it is an exceptionally cool effect that adds to the beauty of the rifle.
Ron, you are just about the last of the great old school gun writers. Great looking old school gun as well. No plastic, no “mimed” parts. I enjoy your content in the videos you make.
If at all possible, please video the factory tour. I was able to obtain my mentor’s most beautiful rifle (my opinion) a Dakota Arms Model 10 Deluxe in .270 Win. He always praised the craftsmanship and attention to detail of these rifles. He has since passed, and I have tried to gather as much information on the company and the rifle I own. I have spoken with their team for many inquiries now and they could not be more helpful. I would love to see the intricacies of their process and the people who make these works of art a reality.
Old school dude here. Beautiful craftsman ship. Love the caliber, the wood, custom touches. Even Jack O'Connor would be impressed. But your expression was the best. Just like a kid on Christmas day! Thank you!
Beautiful rifle in a perfect caliber. I love single shots. I've owned 8, 11 if I can count pistols. There's just something about their slender, simple, elegance. The very short action which easily allows 2 to 4" longer barrels is another plus. I wouldn't select a SS for hunting Brown bear in cover, but for anything that doesn't bite, they are great to carry & can be reloaded surprisingly quickly.with practice. A properly stocked one, with the scope properly positioned & mounted will come to the shoulder as quickly as a shotgun. Do you have other single shots that you hunt with?
W0W! Gorgeous rifle Ron! Love a big bore single shot. The excitement and the look on your face is incredible.....almost like seeing your first child being born! Great video! 👍We all love your wife! ❤
What a beautiful, functional, work of art!! Color case hardening is just the icing on the cake. As soon as you exposed the wood on the stock, my jaw dropped!! Enjoy it immensely!
Lovely Rifle there Ron , your choice of 7×57 took me back a bit, that is what i did most of my hunting with in Zimbabwe an excellent cartridge my Zastava never , let me down, my falling block was a Ruger No1 in 300 weatherby mag, them baboons had no chance even at 400mtrs but a few too many shots left you with a stiff neck for some days, thank you for your podcasts most enjoyable.
I’m not a single shot gun type of guy, but I am a beautiful rifle kind of guy. Sir, you have one fine looking rifle. Can’t wait to see how it progresses.
My grandfather said to save for what you need. Then save a little more and buy the best. That is old school craftsmanship and will be treasured for generations.
Thank you for sharing your unabashed delight with this rifle. It is a work of art and I hope you can share some of your future times with it. Your wife is a treasure to make this a very special rifle for you.
Congratulations!! Beautiful specimen of a firearm. I love single shot rifles. Ruger #1 used to be my favorite; now.........the jury is out based on your new rifle.
Wonderful piece of art and in one of my personal favorite cartridges too 7x57. The 7x57 has always been a LUCKY CARTRIDGE FOR ME. WHAT A STALKING RIFLE. YOU BET I WOULD HUNT WITH IT MYSELF. A classic my wife let me get a V/C .450-400 3" Double Rifle wonderful weapon case colors which I love as well. Both of us are blessed with wonderful wives.
That is truly a beautiful rifle. What a rifle should be -- hardwood, blued steel and case color hardening. Falling block single shots are my absolute favorite rifles.
My very early Browning Model 78 in .25/06 is the most beautiful, solidest and most classic rifle I've seen in person. Your new rifle takes that to a higher level.
Darn! That woman loves you! Fell in love with Dakota Arms in the '90s. Sadly, my pocket wouldn't allow such extravagance. Now is a different story. Thought they were gone. Will be in Stugis in a few weeks (three hours from home). Had a semi custom #1B years ago in 338. Still kicking my butt for trading it. Love your new tool.
We both share the same first name and are the same age and I've beenbfolowing you whenever You wrote anything I still enjoy listening to you and watching you these days. That is one beautiful rifle I am jealous for sure ... go get some real life on it and please share all you can thanks for always being there Ron. From Ron.
Very nice Ron i feel the same about my sako75 walnut stainless 7mm08 and my sako75 deluxe walnut 7mm08 5 shot smooth as glass bolt actions, ive got a spare stainless sako75 7mm08 barrel also if i need it or my sons, as always hunt honest and shoot straight 🤠
For all the bells and whistles some rifles have, I have found myself becoming increasingly attracted to the idea of a single shot rifle. Something about their simplicity lends them a certain timelessness. Probably will have to be a break action rather than falling block in my current price range but I would love a falling block one day
Ron, A near perfect caliber / cartridge ( if there Is such a thing, everyone has different criteria ). I shoot a Win Mod 70 Featherweight in My preferred caliber: .280 Rem. Mr. Bell took elephant and showed us it's all about Placement. Happy hunting. ☆
I remember my first shotgun. My grandpa got if for me as a confirmation present. The story of how he came to own it along with 23 shells from the initial box that the guy bought when he bought the shotgun was worth more that the gun was worth when he gave it to me. He traded a case of beer for the gun and ammo, then he sat down and helped the former owner polish off the case of beer. That gun is now semi retired and only shot ever other year or so.
I got so involved in your excitement and joy....absolutely LOVED the video. And what a firearm, oh baby! I can't wait to see the upcoming videos. Betsy, you're the best!
Personally I've always been a form and function guy.... but that right there is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Ron. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Your excitement sure comes out in this video lol. Absolutely gorgeous
Ron, your append enthusiasm are genuine and infectious. Thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to watching you deveythis craftsmanship built rifle. ✌️
I’m learning that 10,000 dollar rifles aren’t really that expensive If You take on the mind set of One rifle One lifetime Train of thought As I have turned into my 50s I think about all the 100 dollar to 500 dollar rifles I’ve owned and or have now When I get to adding everything up I should have bought a Custom Mauser Decades Ago 😂 Love the channel And Congratulations on your new rifle
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That's a stunningly beautiful single-shot rifle chambered in my favorite caliber, *7 × 57mm Mauser.*
The most accurate rifle that I have ever owned was a sporterized, Model 1895, 7 × 57mm Chilean Mauser that was once the personal firearm of a Vietnam War veteran Special Forces sniper. He was a Mormon from Salt Lake City and the rifle was his father's work, who was a world class gunsmith.
The rifle came with a military ammo can full to the brim containing 26 separate handloads that his father had developed, along with a small spiral bound notebook containing all of the pertinent load data. I purchased it in 1978 when I was in the military at Ft. Lewis, Washington for $150.00. That rifle was capable of sub-M.O.A. accuracy with all 26 handloads, with the worst measuring just under 3/4" at 100 yards for 5 shots.
Unfortunately, I subsequently sold that rifle but it remains in the top of my list of the five best firearms that I have ever owned.
Congratulations Ron! Not just for the rifle, but also for your amazing wife!
Absolute work of art! 😮
You seem to be one of the most honest, humble, genuine people on TH-cam. Makes me smile just seeing your appreciation for a great firearm. Your wife sure is a keeper!😊
Congratulations on a wonderful Wife Ron!! The rifle is Beautiful for sure, definitely is showing your wifes heart and that made this video your best ever!!
Think I was equally as excited seeing you unveil that beauty Ron !! In fact I bet many of us gun guys who still love blued steel, walnut stocks ,cut checkering and overall beautiful craftsmanship…. had a grin from ear to ear watching you admire that rifle … congrats sir 👍👍👍
I am very glad you are going to use it. I think every rifle is a work of art, but the greatest expression of its art is through its function. A svelte classy single shot wins the day...everyday
To see the happiness on Ron's face was absolutely priceless. That's a beautiful rifle Ron enjoy it!
Yeah, very touching!
Wow, what a beautiful piece of workmanship! You also picked one of my all-time favorite calibers, the 7 * 57 mauser. It would be hard to come up with a finer combination. Between you, your wife, and the craftsman at Park West, that is one awesome firearm. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! Thank you for sharing this with us, Rat
Gorgeous. I have a Ruger #1 in 7 x 57 Mauser with a full Mannlicher style stock. It’s the ‘poor man’s’ version of what you have there. The bone case hardening is so beautiful. A nice Swarovski or Zeiss, maybe Nightforce scope would be a great accoutrement. You have indeed a very special rifle.
Mind you, just be careful, 7mm Mauser might be a bit light for an Eland bull.
Thanks for sharing this magic moment with us. My late wife was also as kind and generous as your beloved.
The look on your face Ron!! A kid in a candy store. Beautiful rifle and your wife is definitely a keeper!
The rifle is simply stunning!
What a strikingly beautiful piece of wood - anyone would be proud to have a work of art like that rifle. I have a Ruger #1 with an exceptional piece of wood - not like THAT, but still beautiful, chambered in .25.06 - and I swear I'd almost rather look at it than shoot it. For those who appreciate what an exceptional piece of walnut transforms into when an oil or other finish sinks deeply into that grain, it can't help but put a smile on your face. Congratulations on the latest addition to your art collection.
Mr. Spomer that is one more beautiful rifle fit for a rifleman of your caliber. Congratulations and thank you for not believing in safe queens.
Hello Ron congratulation for this beauty and i as a German salute you for 7x57 this Round will allways have a special Place in my Heart so many great and special Memories First Roe Buck, First Red Stag, First Wildboar all with the old Drilling from my Grandpa
You're about as excited as the kid from "Christmas Story" when he got his Red Ryder BB gun. That's a beautiful rifle.
Absolutely gorgeous piece of art
Absolutely beautiful! Ron your joy is wonderful to see!
Wow, that’s a beauty! And it’s chambered in 7x57, doesn’t get any better!
Ron, your wife treated you right! Best wishes for your future hunts with this rifle! A beauty!
Ron that is beautiful.
Work of art, is an understatment!😮
That wood is just wow.
thats the most beautiful stock ive ever seen!
Looks like bocote. A very durable wood, perfect for something to be used out in the weather.
I am living vicariously thru you Ron. That gun is awesome. Just awesome. thank you for all your videos. Your the best.😊
Ron it's well deserved, you're a awesome person,and a inspiration to many, well done!!! Congratulations, she's a beauty 😍
To have a knife that matches the beautiful wood and steel on that rifle would be real choice
On a handmade Damascus blade
I am so happy for you! You brought back some wonderful memories and as I'm watching this I have a huge smile on my face. My mouth was hanging open the whole video. Huge big smiles! You are such a nice guy. I'm very happy for you. And your lovely wife Betsy! She's a keeper! Plus you Just uploaded this. Wow! I feel so privileged! Can't wait to share in your adventures! God bless!
Sorry. None.
what else can one say other than WOW!!!!
Beautiful rifle. I was smiling watching how excited you were.
Holy smokes. You had me when you could just see the wood of the stock. What a beautiful piece of art. Magnificent!
Christmas in April. Congratulations on your dream gun Sir. 7x57 Mauser...excellent choice. Enjoy.
Congratulations , Ron. Great Show.
The look on your face as you took it out of the sock: priceless!
Truly a work of art Ron. Hope it brings years of pleasure and memories!
Wow! What a wonderful gift! In a world of synthetic stocks its so nice to see some incredible wood!
I'm jealous. Very happy for you
Beautiful Rifle ! I am glad to hear you will be hunting with it ! Enjoy !!
7mm mauser is a wonderful medium game round.
That is an exceptionally nice rifle. Something I noticed that I do not believe has been mentioned: One the right side, there is a curved dark line in the grain of the fore end that is stopped where the wood meets the action. Another dark line is present where the butt stock meets the action. It is as if the dark line in the grain flows from the fore end to the butt stock. I don't know if this was done on purpose, but to me it is an exceptionally cool effect that adds to the beauty of the rifle.
When you said 7x57 my heart skipped a beat , WOW
Oh, my. Yes! I dreaded what caliber he chose when he flashed that sleek beast but that was a good choice
Dang Ron. That is eye candy. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸. Stay safe hero
Ron, you are just about the last of the great old school gun writers. Great looking old school gun as well. No plastic, no “mimed” parts.
I enjoy your content in the videos you make.
What a beautiful rifle, that stock is awesome! Merry Christmas from Christmas Valley!
Absolutely beautiful! Enjoy it! Thanks for sharing with all of us.
That's a GORGEOUS Rifle Ron. Live you show, good luck on your trip, stay safe and shoot straight my friend.
Truly a beaitiful rifle. Color case hardened, to me, is always the best option. The grain on the wood is phenominal. A beautiful rifle.
Good choice of caliber for a very sweet rifle.
I love everything about this rifle. Chambering choice is EXACTLY what I would have chosen too!
Nice to know there are still American gun makers who still build pieces of art. Congratulations Ron!
Nice Rifle, man,and good choice on the cartridge ,too!!
I really envy you that rifle. I love single shot rifles, and it is great to know there is a company still making such an elegant piece.
If at all possible, please video the factory tour. I was able to obtain my mentor’s most beautiful rifle (my opinion) a Dakota Arms Model 10 Deluxe in .270 Win. He always praised the craftsmanship and attention to detail of these rifles. He has since passed, and I have tried to gather as much information on the company and the rifle I own. I have spoken with their team for many inquiries now and they could not be more helpful. I would love to see the intricacies of their process and the people who make these works of art a reality.
Very beautiful, and in my favorite caliber, too! Well done to Mrs. Spomer.
Old school dude here. Beautiful craftsman ship. Love the caliber, the wood, custom touches. Even Jack O'Connor would be impressed. But your expression was the best. Just like a kid on Christmas day! Thank you!
Beautiful rifle in a perfect caliber. I love single shots. I've owned 8, 11 if I can count pistols. There's just something about their slender, simple, elegance. The very short action which easily allows 2 to 4" longer barrels is another plus. I wouldn't select a SS for hunting Brown bear in cover, but for anything that doesn't bite, they are great to carry & can be reloaded surprisingly quickly.with practice. A properly stocked one, with the scope properly positioned & mounted will come to the shoulder as quickly as a shotgun. Do you have other single shots that you hunt with?
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
I have a Ruger No. 1 that was my Dad's in 7x57. Brought back memories for me!
Just an absolutely beautiful rifle. I'm 74 and if I could have only one rifle it would look like that. Chambering would be 7X57 or 6.5X55.
W0W! Gorgeous rifle Ron! Love a big bore single shot. The excitement and the look on your face is incredible.....almost like seeing your first child being born! Great video! 👍We all love your wife! ❤
What a beautiful, functional, work of art!! Color case hardening is just the icing on the cake. As soon as you exposed the wood on the stock, my jaw dropped!! Enjoy it immensely!
That is one of the prettiest rifles I’ve ever seen! 😍
You know when a guy like Ron who has seen and shot almost every hunting rifle made in the last 50 yrs is excited it's gotta be amazing.
Congratulations Ron, Great looking rifle
Lovely Rifle there Ron , your choice of 7×57 took me back a bit, that is what i did most of my hunting with in Zimbabwe an excellent cartridge my Zastava never , let me down, my falling block was a Ruger No1 in 300 weatherby mag, them baboons had no chance even at 400mtrs but a few too many shots left you with a stiff neck for some days, thank you for your podcasts most enjoyable.
That stock is beautiful.
I’m not a single shot gun type of guy, but I am a beautiful rifle kind of guy. Sir, you have one fine looking rifle. Can’t wait to see how it progresses.
So good to see your appreciation for a fine firearm. I am not alone.
Absolutely beautiful! Love the falling block. I have a modest collection: 5 #1s, a Browning 78, & a BSA Cadet (custom 204 Ruger). 😊
That is just one incredible looking rifle. You are a lucky man to hunt with that one. I am sure you will update all of us if looks match performance.
Oh that Case Hardening is beautiful. Every manufacturer should have that option..
My grandfather said to save for what you need. Then save a little more and buy the best. That is old school craftsmanship and will be treasured for generations.
Thank you for sharing your unabashed delight with this rifle. It is a work of art and I hope you can share some of your future times with it. Your wife is a treasure to make this a very special rifle for you.
Congratulations!! Beautiful specimen of a firearm. I love single shot rifles. Ruger #1 used to be my favorite; now.........the jury is out based on your new rifle.
Wonderful piece of art and in one of my personal favorite cartridges too 7x57. The 7x57 has always been a LUCKY CARTRIDGE FOR ME. WHAT A STALKING RIFLE. YOU BET I WOULD HUNT WITH IT MYSELF. A classic my wife let me get a V/C .450-400 3" Double Rifle wonderful weapon case colors which I love as well. Both of us are blessed with wonderful wives.
That 7x57 Mauser rifle is a tribute to a Classic Stalking Rifle.
That is beautiful!
That is truly a beautiful rifle. What a rifle should be -- hardwood, blued steel and case color hardening. Falling block single shots are my absolute favorite rifles.
That’s a magnificent rifle
And it’s amazing to see your unbridled joy at it.
My very early Browning Model 78 in .25/06 is the most beautiful, solidest and most classic rifle I've seen in person. Your new rifle takes that to a higher level.
Darn! That woman loves you! Fell in love with Dakota Arms in the '90s. Sadly, my pocket wouldn't allow such extravagance. Now is a different story. Thought they were gone. Will be in Stugis in a few weeks (three hours from home). Had a semi custom #1B years ago in 338. Still kicking my butt for trading it. Love your new tool.
Talk about a beautiful combination
The BEAUTIFUL STEEL
The GORGEOUS WOOD
The AMAZING COLORS
The BEST CALIBER EVER INVENTED
Congrats!!!!
You deserve it
That is one beautiful rifle!
We both share the same first name and are the same age and I've beenbfolowing you whenever You wrote anything I still enjoy listening to you and watching you these days. That is one beautiful rifle I am jealous for sure ... go get some real life on it and please share all you can thanks for always being there Ron. From Ron.
Very nice Ron i feel the same about my sako75 walnut stainless 7mm08 and my sako75 deluxe walnut 7mm08 5 shot smooth as glass bolt actions, ive got a spare stainless sako75 7mm08 barrel also if i need it or my sons, as always hunt honest and shoot straight 🤠
For all the bells and whistles some rifles have, I have found myself becoming increasingly attracted to the idea of a single shot rifle. Something about their simplicity lends them a certain timelessness. Probably will have to be a break action rather than falling block in my current price range but I would love a falling block one day
Absolutely beautiful really beautiful rifle
Ron,
A near perfect caliber / cartridge ( if there Is such a thing, everyone has different criteria ).
I shoot a Win Mod 70 Featherweight in My preferred caliber: .280 Rem.
Mr. Bell took elephant and showed us it's all about Placement.
Happy hunting. ☆
I remember my first shotgun. My grandpa got if for me as a confirmation present. The story of how he came to own it along with 23 shells from the initial box that the guy bought when he bought the shotgun was worth more that the gun was worth when he gave it to me. He traded a case of beer for the gun and ammo, then he sat down and helped the former owner polish off the case of beer. That gun is now semi retired and only shot ever other year or so.
I always say nothin' beats a long box under the Christmas tree. or in April or any time :)
I got so involved in your excitement and joy....absolutely LOVED the video. And what a firearm, oh baby! I can't wait to see the upcoming videos. Betsy, you're the best!
Personally I've always been a form and function guy.... but that right there is absolutely beautiful.
Congratulations Ron. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Your excitement sure comes out in this video lol.
Absolutely gorgeous
I can relate with the excitement, when you get a new item that you dream of! Good for you Ron!
Brings me back to 90s Peterson hunting mags.
I remember Dakota rifles well. Even got to shoot one once.
wow love it Ron
2:56 Reminds me of the 20 Ga. shotgun my grandfather once gave me with a Leopard Koa stock, just gorgeous.
That is a gorgeous rifle in a fantastic caliber. Congratulations Ron.
Ron, your append enthusiasm are genuine and infectious. Thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to watching you deveythis craftsmanship built rifle. ✌️
The sheer GLEE on your face as you blushed and touched your cheek upon that first gaze...It looked like you just fell in love! Totally understandable!
That’s a beautiful rifle Ron… Awesome
Ron, I don't think I've ever been more envious!
Congratulations on your new toy Ron !!!
Congratulations Ron! That is a beautiful rifle.
Congratulations on a beautiful rifle. The caliber is wonderful and fitting for it.
Todd
I’m learning that 10,000 dollar rifles aren’t really that expensive
If
You take on the mind set of
One rifle
One lifetime
Train of thought
As I have turned into my 50s I think about all the 100 dollar to 500 dollar rifles I’ve owned and or have now
When I get to adding everything up
I should have bought a
Custom Mauser Decades Ago 😂
Love the channel
And
Congratulations on your new rifle