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About akaroa1
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of the Later-Day Shooter

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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    So first thing to do is drop out the breech block That's what Ballards are all about This one is very tidy outside and a joy to see the twin matching numbers on the back of it 207935 Quite...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:51 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Well here I go again Just finally got my Marlin Ballard Perfection no.4 38-55 rifle Circa 1880 It's been a long search for a very rare rifle in NZ But to me this is the pick of the Marlin...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:51 PM
  3. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I want to make a proper fix and be able to shoot this occasionally as a party piece It's been in collections a long time and I'm the first owner who has plans to shoot it So no surprises with...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:08 PM
  4. gsp follower
    gsp follower liked post by akaroa1 On thread : BUGGER…… very lucky!!!
    Not good ! Lucky the weakest point is farthest away from the shooter
    Liked On: 14-10-2022, 10:34 AM
  5. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Lets See The Transport havn a Oops moment
    The snow above home was just a bit deeper than I was expecting Good thing I always have a small shovel in the back Belly plates eventually held the tyres off the shingle road when I hit this drift...
    Liked On: 14-10-2022, 07:50 AM
  6. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Then on to the much more enjoyable task of seeing that lovely piece of walnut hiding under nearly 150 years of dirt and oil 207938 It's pretty exciting to see walnut like that on a no.4...
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 10:15 PM
  7. Scout
    Scout liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I will be sure to get in touch with you if I blow up the rifle and the stock is available That's if I'm still alive
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 07:23 PM
  8. Scout
    Scout liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Should look something like this inside the breech block 207937
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 07:18 PM
  9. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I will be sure to get in touch with you if I blow up the rifle and the stock is available That's if I'm still alive
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 06:55 PM
  10. Shamus_
    Shamus_ liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Then after finishing the woodwork deep clean and stock oil Re assembled it all Magnificent does not describe the butt stock walnut And my phone camera doesn't do it full justice It's such a dark...
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 03:42 PM
  11. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Then after finishing the woodwork deep clean and stock oil Re assembled it all Magnificent does not describe the butt stock walnut And my phone camera doesn't do it full justice It's such a dark...
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 02:54 PM
  12. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    Then after finishing the woodwork deep clean and stock oil Re assembled it all Magnificent does not describe the butt stock walnut And my phone camera doesn't do it full justice It's such a dark...
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 02:40 PM
  13. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I tidied up a screw set for the original and remarkably good condition monogrammed Marlin F A C hard rubber shotgun butt plate 207993
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 02:40 PM
  14. A330driver
    A330driver liked post by akaroa1 On thread : BUGGER…… very lucky!!!
    Not good ! Lucky the weakest point is farthest away from the shooter
    Liked On: 13-10-2022, 09:32 AM
  15. Ross Nolan
    Ross Nolan liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    This is the pre Marlin Ballard dual ignition breech block Rimfire flat striker above central percussion nipple 207954 And this is the Marlin Ballard dual firing pin Rimfire and center fire...
    Liked On: 12-10-2022, 07:07 PM

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