Well I have finally done it. It’s not pretty in places, but that just gives it a bit of character. I have it sanded down to a 1200 grit paper, and think I’ll leave it there. I could give it the...
Liked On: 17-06-2022, 09:46 AM
My latest thing Brno Model 21 in 8x60 S. Im yet to shoot it, need to form some brass and work on a load. 199017199018
Liked On: 11-06-2022, 09:58 AM
What a beautiful lineup. I covert thy monkey tail
Liked On: 01-06-2022, 03:09 PM
A few of my old ones, pretty much retired now, too old and valuable to shoot to death.... from the top. 577 Volunteer - 1859 - Young Glasgow Snider Short Rifle - 1881 Civilian Snider- Wilkinson...
Liked On: 01-06-2022, 03:08 PM
I’ve been looking a blanks for stock work coming up, and there is some really amazing walnut to be had out there. The blanks in this photo range from $1800 to $2000 USD! 197871 As beautiful as...
Liked On: 01-06-2022, 03:07 PM
No concerns about queens in my safe... They all get used. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220527/2379d8fbac05c11088c79e8740806b1d.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Liked On: 01-06-2022, 03:06 PM
My Father passed away late last year. Fast forward to early March this year and my lad (12yrs) and I are on my Uncles farm helping to replace wheel bearings on his trailer. Uncle goes over to...
Liked On: 22-05-2022, 09:04 AM
BSA Viscount 7x57, reasonably tidy original piece wearing a first gen shiny 2.5-8 Leupold. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220521/840146ca426a856dabdcdf3df3fca23e.jpg Sent from my SM-A530F...
Liked On: 21-05-2022, 09:49 PM
I've always admired the old carved Māori muskets and shotguns. Context and quality is a good rule of thumb. 197015197016
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 04:24 PM
Wolf Nader, a long retired gunsmith (he trained in Germany) used to do this sort of carving. Done right it can be very nice, I once had one of his replica Ferguson breech loading flintlocks with...
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 11:01 PM
It's a sin, I haven't seen a good one yet , don't do it.
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 07:15 PM
Yes, a mate got one of the NZ Stens. They are incredibly rare with only 2 or 3 in private hands and only a small handful in museums.
Liked On: 10-05-2022, 06:10 PM
Well a great success today employing a bit of science to get a guy out of a fix. Unfortunately the chap accidentally picked up the wrong cleaning rod and that together with a tight new brush resulted...
Liked On: 24-04-2022, 12:57 PM
I don't understand this reluctance to use a nice rifle in the bush and allow it to become as garked as the owner . . . . However having said that I also don't seem to be as prone to garking...
Liked On: 22-04-2022, 09:24 AM
.....never had this issue with a Leupold :D - just saying.
Liked On: 22-04-2022, 09:16 AM