Pre 64 Win - Help Identify Builder

[ay2626]

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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FRANK'S CUSTOM RIFLES, INC. :: Arizona (US) :: OpenCorporates

Free and open company data on Arizona (US) company FRANK'S CUSTOM RIFLES, INC. (company number 05249946), 5832 E SPEEDWAY , NULL, TUCSON, AZ, 85712

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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.

 

[TSIBINDI]

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."

 

[gbflyer]

Hey that’s nice. Whichever Frank did it, I’d say good work!

 

[Mdwise75]

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.

 

[ay2626]

Yes - that is my listing on GB.

 

[Mdwise75]

Yes - that is my listing on GB.

Besides replacing the butt pad and doing the gold lettering, anything else need to know about it?

 

[ay2626]

No. It’s a very nicely done pre-64. Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.