So, I've always liked the Mauser C-96's shape (esp. having read Gavin Lyall's "The Far Side of Midnight"):
And the Explorer II pistol:
So, I figured I'd give it a try...
Shotgun-grip from the E & E:
Henry AR-7 receiver and 1/4-20 x 2 1/2 screw from Home Depot:
The story so far:
And another view:
I'd change the registration specs of the receiver if I ever get around to fitting a barrel and support to the back of the receiver...
Note: It actually looks more like the Israeli AR-7, grip-wise, but what're you gonna do?

And the Explorer II pistol:
So, I figured I'd give it a try...
Shotgun-grip from the E & E:

Henry AR-7 receiver and 1/4-20 x 2 1/2 screw from Home Depot:

The story so far:

And another view:

I'd change the registration specs of the receiver if I ever get around to fitting a barrel and support to the back of the receiver...
Note: It actually looks more like the Israeli AR-7, grip-wise, but what're you gonna do?


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