Rebuilding rifles bug...

volkov956

volkov956

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I find myself lately buying Beat up Mausers/Mosins and other Milsurps and rebuilding and unsporterizing them I think I caught the bug

My budget Discussion Group was kinda wondering why... but when we go and shoot them all after I am done the smiles are good enough

Took out 3 Mausers that were rebuilt or Fixed

and I have some more on the way already too.. lol

I must thank my Suppliers in Europe and USA for sending me the parts I need :)

I gotta arrange a Sporterized Stock bonfire at the range this spring and get our Photographer to take some pics.
 
I've just put together my restored No.1 Mk. III for the first time- it needs a lot more work, the outer band doesn't fit right yet and needs bluing, the reproduction forend needs to be finished (I'm going with 100% tung oil), and I'm still missing the front nosecap screw, but man... it sure feels good to have it together, and (almost) looking like it should.



I'll post more when I've got it all done.
 
There's certain rifles that are easier than others to do this with.

I tried a No.4 Mk.1* Lee Enfield restoration and quickly made the realization I didn't know what the hell I was doing when it came to proper stock fitment and adjustment. Thankfully Louthepou was able to help me out and I now have a great rifle that will never leave my possesion. I've desporterized a few more since, but I research was needs to be understood before beginning instead of jumping in head first looking for instant gratification like so many of the worlds youth do today.

I cannot stress enough: Read, read, read, and when you think you understand read again. Books, forums, and google everything and if you don't know ask someone who does, or who is willing to provide their input based on experience.

If your not making mistakes your not learning IMHO, but with certain milsurps this can be a costly learning experience.
 
If you decide to un-bubba any Ross rifles (1905, 1910 or 1912) prepare for expense, delays and disappointments in getting proper parts. The worst part to get is a nose piece.
Someone on CGN was kicking off a machine shop to make repro Ross nose bands. Any update on that?
 
Loyer said:
If you decide to un-bubba any Ross rifles (1905, 1910 or 1912) prepare for expense, delays and disappointments in getting proper parts. The worst part to get is a nose piece.
Someone on CGN was kicking off a machine shop to make repro Ross nose bands. Any update on that?
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Wait until you get going on a MkI, I'm going on 3 years restoring mine. I also hope they get going on the caps. Doing them one at a time (as you know!) is a lot of work. Same with front sight hoods.
 
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