Ah, I zoomed in and it no longer looks like a 'field mod' And I have learnt something too. Cheers guys.
Liked On: 07-04-2022, 10:30 PM
That looks rather tidy! Nice job.
Liked On: 07-04-2022, 09:44 PM
I think he has milled/drilled that off centre dent to induce gas swirl between the baffles...to slow their release.
Liked On: 07-04-2022, 09:44 PM
Ahh ok, will try that, thks. I acquired the pistol a few years ago in a bulk purchase of 3 with one I was after in particular and some components I was after. Sold one of the 3, found this one had...
Liked On: 07-04-2022, 02:33 PM
The cut-off saw is OK then the barrel needs to be carefully filed square from all sides. Do not use grinding stones for the crown! It should be cut with a proper tool or lapped with a ball on a rod...
Liked On: 22-02-2022, 10:17 PM
Presision work indeed
Liked On: 30-12-2021, 08:08 PM
Thanks! Good to meet a fellow Northlander.
Liked On: 01-12-2021, 01:51 AM
Some more from my collection: none of the first lot are "shotshells" in that they don't contain shot. They are Special Purpose shotgun cartridges: blanks/flares/mortar primary/grenade...
Liked On: 29-11-2021, 07:48 PM
184417
Liked On: 28-11-2021, 11:08 AM
Found something suitable in Mitre10 of all places. Could have got a hundred for the same price from China, but whatever. Thanks for all the offers of assistance. ...
Liked On: 07-11-2021, 11:08 AM
182909 Early 1900s Stevens visible loader in 22 long. Was my grandfathers rifle. No longer safe to shoot having been used to play cowboys and indians by my Father and his brother in the 40s (Back...
Liked On: 06-11-2021, 06:10 AM
Thanks Darren, that's very kind of you. Could I try the 1.65 x 6.2mm bolts/nuts please. I'll send you my address via PM. Cheers.
Liked On: 03-11-2021, 11:47 AM
I have finally finished this "quick side project" more or less. I just need make a thread protector and to get a load that shoots ok. Bit hard at the moment being stuck in the middle of the suburbs....
Liked On: 30-10-2021, 06:41 PM
Well it took a solid year to finally get the PH Whitworth .451 rifle 181875 Near mint condition Perfect for my purposes 181875 181877
Liked On: 24-10-2021, 07:05 AM
What is for sale?
Liked On: 21-10-2021, 07:42 AM