1st gen vs current 110

[Phreddie30.06]

Hi I am in possession of my father's 1963 model 110 chambered in the venerable 30.06springfield. I've been wondering how it compares to a current 110. Everything being equal usage, care, number of rounds through the gun.
As it is my dad's gun is my pride and joy(no kids) and it's more accurate than I will ever be. And I have always wondered how the old stuff holds up to the new stuff. What's your take?

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[PhilC]

Hi I am in possession of my father's 1963 model 110 chambered in the venerable 30.06springfield. I've been wondering how it compares to a current 110. Everything being equal usage, care, number of rounds through the gun.
As it is my dad's gun is my pride and joy(no kids) and it's more accurate than I will ever be. And I have always wondered how the old stuff holds up to the new stuff. What's your take?

It's been around 58yrs and as you say, "more accurate than you'll ever be" so that's a good indication. Enjoy it, take care of it, and it'll be here after you're gone.

[Newtosavage]

Hi I am in possession of my father's 1963 model 110 chambered in the venerable 30.06springfield. I've been wondering how it compares to a current 110. Everything being equal usage, care, number of rounds through the gun.
As it is my dad's gun is my pride and joy(no kids) and it's more accurate than I will ever be. And I have always wondered how the old stuff holds up to the new stuff. What's your take?

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If anything, I'd say that rifle is better built than today's rifles, although I have no problem with the way today's rifles are being built. It was only after owning a 1960 110 did I realize how much I prefer that design to today's rifles. I've owned about 8 model 110's now. Maybe 10. I've lost track. I will always own my 1960 110 and at least one of my new Lightweight Storm 110's. They are very different rifles for very different purposes. The rest are negotiable, but not those two. :D