piperdoc
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It's another fine mess you've gotten us into Ollie ...
What started out as examining the barrel, cleaning, and going to the range with my Armsport 50 cal has evolved into a complete dismantle and restoration.
40 years ago I browned the barrel ... I used a traditional saltwater method and it turned out ok and I just thought it could be better ... the barrel is now back to bare metal.
Inspecting the stock I noticed this crack so I took it completely apart to inspect. Superglue might fix it ... I'm thinking a new stock is in order.
I now looking at already made stocks as well as starting with a block of wood from scratch ... my son-in-law mills wood and has some fine walnut available which he has offered to me.
What I have now that I did not have 40 years ago is a fairly well equipped wood shop and a whole lot of skill and knowledge. Hmmm? Any thoughts and input appreciated. Thanks.
What started out as examining the barrel, cleaning, and going to the range with my Armsport 50 cal has evolved into a complete dismantle and restoration.
40 years ago I browned the barrel ... I used a traditional saltwater method and it turned out ok and I just thought it could be better ... the barrel is now back to bare metal.
Inspecting the stock I noticed this crack so I took it completely apart to inspect. Superglue might fix it ... I'm thinking a new stock is in order.
I now looking at already made stocks as well as starting with a block of wood from scratch ... my son-in-law mills wood and has some fine walnut available which he has offered to me.
What I have now that I did not have 40 years ago is a fairly well equipped wood shop and a whole lot of skill and knowledge. Hmmm? Any thoughts and input appreciated. Thanks.