Pre 64 Win - Help Identify Builder

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I picked up a nice 375 H&H built on a pre-64 win action. Seller said it was built by Frank Wells but I knew that was not the case. The marking says Frank’s Custom Rifles Tucson, AZ. Any Wells gun I could find an example of was engraved specifically “Frank Wells”. Just curious on if anyone knows anything about Frank’s custom rifles? Overall it’s a nice rifle, functions flawlessly and action is very smooth.
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Couple of listings. Looks like it hasn't been an active concern for a while. As you surmised, a separate entity from Frank Wells. I have a similar mystery rifle in .338. Best to judge such a rifle as it is. This one looks to be well made with all the correct bells and whistles.
 

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I picked up a nice 375 H&H built on a pre-64 win action. Seller said it was built by Frank Wells but I knew that was not the case. The marking says Frank’s Custom Rifles Tucson, AZ. Any Wells gun I could find an example of was engraved specifically “Frank Wells”. Just curious on if anyone knows anything about Frank’s custom rifles? Overall it’s a nice rifle, functions flawlessly and action is very smooth.
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...In 1987 I had Frank Wells build me a .416 Taylor. The marking was the same as you describe on the .375 H&H you acquired. If the .375 H&H is as accurate as the rifle Wells built for me, you have a "keeper."
 
I picked up a nice 375 H&H built on a pre-64 win action. Seller said it was built by Frank Wells but I knew that was not the case. The marking says Frank’s Custom Rifles Tucson, AZ. Any Wells gun I could find an example of was engraved specifically “Frank Wells”. Just curious on if anyone knows anything about Frank’s custom rifles? Overall it’s a nice rifle, functions flawlessly and action is very smooth.
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You still have it? I am either looking at it or it's twin on GB right now.
 

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2RECON wrote on Riflecrank's profile.
Hallo Ron, do you remember me? I´m Michael from Germany. We did some Wildcats on the .338 Lapua Case.
.375 i did, and a .500 and .510 you did.
Can you please contact me again (eMail please)

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Michael
buckstix wrote on teklanika_ray's profile.
HERE IS WHAT I AM SENDING TO YOU TOMORROW - SEE TRACKING


SOME OF THESE ARE NEVER FOUND FOR SALE "ANYWHERE" BECAUSE THEY ARE SO RARE :)
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