I like the Model Seven the way it was. Walnut stock, 18 1/2 " barrel and effective, low recoil calibers.

The walnut stock has been dropped, barrel length extended to 20", then 22" for magnums. Seems like the original concept has been lost.

I'm going to find a good used 308 in walnut, 18 1/2" barrel without the bolt lock before they're all beat to hell.