BrothahHeffay
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Picked her up on Saturday for $60. Barrel shortened. Sights removed.
PROS:
No rust/pitting on action or barrel.
Perfect bore.
Beautiful machining and blueing (1942 early war)
CONS:
It's missing 1 of 4 screws for the weaver mount, they're just common allens though(?) a grip cap, and swivel stud holes are drilled but are missing (see pics).
I only own a few guns, this looks like it could be my favorite.
To Do:
New allen
New buttpad
New follower that allows closing bolt with empty magazine
Add grip cap from ebony blank
Somehow fill tapped holes on top of barrel that held rear sights
Strip, sand, dye, tung oil
**sand, polish, reblue when I've got cash**
***Same with timney cuz safety sucks with a scope***
Questions:
1) What should I do about the missing swivel studs? Front hole is chipped and oversized...
2) What follower should I get? I'm fine with filing/fitting, closest match is best.
3) Ideas for filling the barrel holes?
Open to any ideas.
pics in next post, thanks.
PROS:
No rust/pitting on action or barrel.
Perfect bore.
Beautiful machining and blueing (1942 early war)
CONS:
It's missing 1 of 4 screws for the weaver mount, they're just common allens though(?) a grip cap, and swivel stud holes are drilled but are missing (see pics).
I only own a few guns, this looks like it could be my favorite.
To Do:
New allen
New buttpad
New follower that allows closing bolt with empty magazine
Add grip cap from ebony blank
Somehow fill tapped holes on top of barrel that held rear sights
Strip, sand, dye, tung oil
**sand, polish, reblue when I've got cash**
***Same with timney cuz safety sucks with a scope***
Questions:
1) What should I do about the missing swivel studs? Front hole is chipped and oversized...
2) What follower should I get? I'm fine with filing/fitting, closest match is best.
3) Ideas for filling the barrel holes?
Open to any ideas.
pics in next post, thanks.
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