After four years and eight months, I GOT MY MARLIN MR-7 BACK!
Had to sell it to make rent in late 2004, last time I was back in Oklahoma. The guy I sold it to was seeking a .243 so for a few bucks more to me, he got the Savage, and I got my baby back.
I must say he took excellent care of it. I felt like I welcomed a long lost family member.
What is that you say? "But Jon, that was a new Savage you just got it!" Well yes, but if/when I go back to Germany for any reason I can take it, it is still on the German regeresty in my name. And oh yes......it's a .30-06 and Jon has been itching to go hunt hogs, and I have no doubt of it's capability, I used it in Germany.
Happy-Happy-Happy........................"Woo-Hoo!" to quote Homer S.
