Early GAP Crusader?

[John Nors]

I bought a used crusader and assume it’s just an early one. The receiver is stamped with gap logo and the barrel has the crusader logo but the receiver is marked different from the ones on their site.

Don’t know much about the evolution of gap rifles.

Receiver is marked:

GA PRECISION LLC
MODEL 7000 SN 11xx A

Any info you could share is appreciated.

 

[rijndael]

It's possible your action was made by Lawton, rebadged for GAP. The M7000 was one of their models.

 

[natdscott]

What if you called George?

 

[John Nors]

Ya. I can call or email but didn’t want to bother them if I could find the info?

 

[rijndael]

Some references to it are here, and should help you date it a bit:
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/lawton-and-templar-actions.7028/post-395147

 

[John Nors]

Thanks.

 

[BuLLet]

Some more info and pics for those still interested.

I had purchased the first Crusader George built. It was the one he displayed at the 2006 shot show. Serial # 11XX no 'A".

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/posts/8116790/

 

[deersniper]

probably better quality than the later ones.