About gundoc

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Age
76
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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2,239
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Yesterday 10:49 PM
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22-11-2014
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  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    Commercial crack testing does work OK but it cannot reveal inherent hardening problems with steel itself, only existing cracks. In this regard the Eddystone actions have always been a precarious...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 03:07 PM
  2. northdude
    northdude liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    Commercial crack testing does work OK but it cannot reveal inherent hardening problems with steel itself, only existing cracks. In this regard the Eddystone actions have always been a precarious...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 02:51 PM
  3. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 10:20 AM
  4. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 08:02 AM
  5. stevodog
    stevodog liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 06:32 AM
  6. mucko
    mucko liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 04:10 AM
  7. ZQLewis
    ZQLewis liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 24-12-2019, 12:44 AM
  8. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt failure P14
    A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
    Liked On: 23-12-2019, 10:35 PM
  9. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Any ideas??
    The inclusion of a Broad Arrow changes things! It appears to be a "Protector, Front Sight, Magazine Rifles, Steel (Mark I)" introduced into service 19/10/1898 for use with the MLE (Long Tom)...
    Liked On: 22-12-2019, 04:28 PM
  10. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Any ideas??
    It is an after-market sight protector. They were a quite common accessory for target rifles prior to WW1, especially with the Martini and MLE based target rifles. That particular style is not...
    Liked On: 22-12-2019, 03:46 PM
  11. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : South island gun Smith recommendation
    Gundoc has sold all his reamers a few years ago and now trying to enjoy 'retirement' Yeah, right! Kieran is a good careful workman and a nice guy. Hugh Bradley (Gunmakers NZ) makes superb barrels...
    Liked On: 18-12-2019, 01:48 AM
  12. mawzer308
    mawzer308 liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester Model 1894
    The pre-64 M94's were very smooth and totally made from drop forged and machined parts. Post-64 had a few stamped parts and generally lower quality (although still OK) New production angle-eject...
    Liked On: 17-12-2019, 08:39 AM
  13. Husky1600
    Husky1600 liked post by gundoc On thread : South island gun Smith recommendation
    Gundoc has sold all his reamers a few years ago and now trying to enjoy 'retirement' Yeah, right! Kieran is a good careful workman and a nice guy. Hugh Bradley (Gunmakers NZ) makes superb barrels...
    Liked On: 16-12-2019, 09:36 PM
  14. canross
    canross liked post by gundoc On thread : Wheelguns.
    A 386/686 S&W is probably your best bet, especially those made before 2000. They are superbly accurate and can be tuned to give a reliable 6 pound d/a trigger pull. One gun will permit you to shoot...
    Liked On: 14-12-2019, 03:24 PM
  15. Bill999
    Bill999 liked post by gundoc On thread : Does a bull barrel help reduce throat erosion?
    The only thing that is proven to prevent throat erosion in any caliber rifle is to not shoot it!
    Liked On: 13-12-2019, 09:42 AM

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