Just arrived from IMA

Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf

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This is a parts rifle from IMA. I had kicked around the idea of buying one of the $495 1837 Brunswick Rifles from IMA but I have been leary because of some of the guns I have seen from there lately. I decided to get one of the broken parts guns for $125, I could splice a butt on it and pick up a trigger guard and buttplate. All I had to lose was $175, $125 plus shipping. I was most happy when I unwrapped this one today:)
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I cleaned most of the crap off it this afternoon and ordered the triggerguard and buttplate. For the life of me I can't get the ramrod out. Next up is a trip to Windsor Plywood to hunt up some walnut. More to follow.

Cheers
 
Looks great!!!
I myself have been thinking about getting one of those brunswicks, there handsome rifles.

I have a 53 enfield coming from them--- should be here anyday now depending on Canada post...God I hope they are not slam dancing on the poor thing,
I have had alot of good experiences so far with 2 bayonets and various bits of accoutrements.

Mr Cranmer runs a class buisness, a week after I bought my rifle they offered a special on them 100$$ less then what I paid so throwing caution to the wind I emailed him politely seeking maybe a store credit or some other tidbits expecting nothing.

He replied to me personally that he was sending me a copy of the dvd treasure is where you find it and a signed copy of his laminated book:eek:

I was floored...Most buisness here in Canada and the U.S wouldent give a rats ass.

Needless to say he will be getting more of my buisness.
 
Well I have cleaned the pieces and the metal is in very good condition. The fore stock is toast. I will be making a stock from scratch. I have a piece of maple that I will attempt to make a stock from. Here is a photo of the new stock, which I cut out yesterday, and the fore stock. First up the ramrod hole. This build may take me a while:)
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Not sure if it will be of use to you or not, but I documented the restoration of my P1837, though I got a full untouched, not a parts gun. It still required a fair bit of work, but the result is very nice.

h t t p://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=23840

End result:

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Inleting is tough the first time if you don't know how to do it ;) I covered it fairly well in the thread, along with some other potentially useful tidbits :)

How about a pic or two of your progress?
 
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