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Long Range standard length of pull ?

Posted by Frank Silvers on December 17, 2018, 7:45 am

I'm looking at a Field Grade Long Range made circa 1926-27 and wonder what was the standard length of pull for a LR at that time - from front trigger to middle of hard rubber buttplate? I'd really appreciate a few replies from gents who own an unmodified Field Grade Long Range and can measure it for me. Thank you!

frank

Re: Long Range standard length of pull ?

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on December 17, 2018, 8:17 am, in reply to "Long Range standard length of pull ?"

I don't believe that there was any difference in dimensions between a Long Range stock and a standard stock. Granted that this is about 10 years later, but I have a 1938 price sheet that says: "Standard dimensions of the Field Grade are 14" - 2 5/8" - 3", full pistol grip. Any change from these dimensions requires special work, therefore we will have to make an extra charge for making stocks of special dimensions --- including straight or half grip."

Field Grade only 3.50
Checkered Butt (except on Skeet Grade) 3.50
Cutting Off Stock (any grade) 2.00
Chambering for 3" shells 3.00
Oil Finishing (Field, Skeet, Ideal) 4.00
Checkering trigger (any grade) 2.00
Recoil pad (any grade) 5.00
Leather cover fitted to pad (any grade) 1.00
Ivory Sights (per pair) 1.00

In 1938 a standard Field Grade retailed for $43.20 and a Field Special (with pad and sights) retailed for $46.35.

Re: Long Range standard length of pull ?

Posted by craig larter on December 17, 2018, 11:00 am, in reply to "Long Range standard length of pull ?"

My Eagle Long Range measures 14" exactly circa 1926.

Re: Long Range standard length of pull ?

Posted by frank silvers on December 17, 2018, 1:07 pm, in reply to "Long Range standard length of pull ?"

Thanks Jim and Craig, that's what I was looking for. This one measures a tad more than that, probably within manufacturing tolerance.

Re: Long Range standard length of pull ?

Posted by Michael Harris on December 17, 2018, 1:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Long Range standard length of pull ?"

I have a Monogram and an deal that are both 14 1/2". Mike

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