Newton Rifle question

[Bulseyetom]

I have always heard of Charles Newton and how he developed many of the early rounds that are still in use today but have never really paid any attention to his rifles as so few were made. I saw a picture of one the other day and it got me to thinking what features it had compared to the standard Mauser of its day. Were they side eject so a scope could be put on them? The rifle I saw pictured had a bolt peep on it. The barrel reminded me of the early Model 70's with an enlarged ring with a dovetail for a rear sight. How well made were these guns? What were there strong and weak points? Thanks for any help or for pointing me to a site discussing Newton rifles. Tom

 

[NateHaler]

google 'newton rifles'. Ta-da.

 

[jonbearman]

Newton was a cartridge designer that was way ahead of his time. If it is a real newton rifle,it is probably worth a fortune as they are rare. He invented the savage 22 hi-power,.250 sav..300 sav and to many to list.He was so far ahead of his time it really shocks me that many dont even know who he is in regards to firearms development. If you research early savage history,you will find much imformation on him as he worked with savage for years to development of the first cartridge to surpass the 3000 fps of a bullet. He should be as famous as P.O. Ackley in my book.

 

[delmartin]

It is a great piece of firearm history that you would really need to research. Too long to go into here.
I seem to remember an article on Newton and his unique actions in Precision Shooting. Maybe someone here will know when that was.

 

[Robert]

It is a great piece of firearm history that you would really need to research. Too long to go into here.
I seem to remember an article on Newton and his unique actions in Precision Shooting. Maybe someone here will know when that was.

The 2d Newton model ejector inspired the inertia ejector of the C.G, RPA and Millenium actions.

The Newtons actions were great designs of their time.
R.G.C

 

[358Hammertyme]

I have a book written by a gentlemen who wanted to give Charles Newton his just recognition.

Not sure if it is in print still but I could not put the hardback down until I finished it. A good read.

Newtons initual cartridges had no belts. Newton could not make guns fast enough the way he initually started out so went to investors so he could have better machinery and afford more employees. The investors were in the beginning suppose to be silent. Well they took him to court, forced him out and within a very short time the company went bankrupt.

Not long after he came out with a belted version of the same things. Not sure what happened but he died not knowing that he was recohnized as the father of the high pressure cartridge.

SOme years ago I acquired 8 boxes of very Nice Speer 35 Newton cases made in 1950 and RCBS dies. I called an old friend in Harry McGowen who just happened to still have a usuable 35 Newton chamber reamer.

I now have a 35 Newton Encore pistol barrel. Ballistcally identical to the modern 358 Shooting Times Alaskan.