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33. Maybe?

Reply to Whiskeytide (Reply #23)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 01:44 PM

Sep 11

I guess the barrel and receiver could have been removed from the stock and then screwed back on, but that would only save around 10" max or so. I'm not sure how much is involved in removing the stock on an older Mauser 30-06. Also, care would need to be taken with the scope not to be knocked out of alignment. It seems more likely the gun was stashed somewhere closer to or on the roof.

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Excellent question Bluetus Sep 11 #19

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That seems likely. herding cats Sep 11 #35

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