Author Topic: Restore a Norwegian M/1843 Navy rifle (Read 3605 times)

runastav · « **on:** October 20, 2019, 10:50:19 PM »

Hi Guys! So I got my hands on this rifle who has lived man years in sweden. It startet its life as a musket in cal (17 Lødig) ca 17,1mm total 1790 was made on Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk for the Norwegian navy betwin 1843-1849 in 1858 some was converted to breach pillar rifles no one knows exakt how meny? So today its rear in rifle versjon , it have some bad craks in Stock and missing front band ramrod etc
and the barrel have a bad bulk in the bajonet erea.
Runar

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SingleMalt · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2019, 11:05:57 PM »

I've never heard of that weapon, but it sounds like an interesting project. I'd like to see how you handle the missing ramrod.

Rolf · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2019, 11:32:41 PM »

Bulk = bulge

Best regards
Rolf

Daryl · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2019, 01:49:39 AM »

Yes - bulge, I see it.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2019, 02:05:09 PM »

For those not familiar with a pilar breech here is a cut away photo. The bullet has a hollow base you ram it down against the pillar hard enough to expand the bullet enough to engage the rifling.

Would like to know how they cleaned around the pillar!

Dennis

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2019, 04:32:01 PM »

Runar, your ability to come up with, and repair to good order, some of the most unusual firearms I've ever seen is remarkable. Please keep us posted as you go.

runastav · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2019, 04:54:17 PM »

Thank you guys! Doc Rolf is a tad better in English than me hehe ;)Yes Dennis thats it! Ok, I start With withdraw the breech plug and you see the pillar in photo. Drive first a hexagon and then a bolt dia ca 17,7mm of brass from the breech to the muzzle and the bulge dissappeared

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2019, 12:30:56 PM »

Hi Guys! The nipple was broken only the treads wayting to be removed. Not easy, must softened it With ox/act before bore up a hole for the torx bit(Super for removing broken skrews!) New nipple made
Runar

EC121 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2019, 04:03:42 PM »

That is a very impressive breech plug persuader you have there. These projects of yours are interesting to watch.

runastav · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2019, 03:32:25 PM »

Hi all, and thank you EC121! The Lock is good, but I make a New sear silversolder a bit springsteel.
Runar

FALout · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2019, 04:34:33 PM »

Considering the outside appearance, the internals look good. I would have thought the pillar breach would be all rusted or missing metal due to erosion. I would also think that lots of water would be needed to clean such a weapon.

runastav · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2019, 03:21:19 PM »

Hi all, and thank you FALout! Some New Wood Birch small damage With ramrodchannel fix With sawdust color and epoxy
Runar

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2019, 04:28:08 PM »

Very nice work, Runar, as always!

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2019, 04:52:44 PM »

That repair work is impressive, Runar! You have a lot of knowledge, and a LOT of patience, to be repairing or duplicating all these firearms.

runastav · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2019, 08:43:38 PM »

Hi all! and thank you guys! So its the front barrel band, it is made of 4 parts silver solder together. I have a original band for copy and making this band is a BIG job I know! Start With a brass pipe.
Runar

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runastav · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2019, 08:38:08 PM »

Hi all! First and second solder ramrod leade parts
Runar

runastav · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2019, 02:25:54 PM »

Hi all! more frontband

Runar

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2019, 05:04:28 PM »

Runar, that is totally amazing! I am envious of your "making beautiful things" ability.

Marcruger · « **Reply #18 on:** November 08, 2019, 05:18:34 PM »

Yes, amazing. If there was an award for most popular posts, Runar might win. :-) I love watching him create beauty from scraps. God Bless, Marc

runastav · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2019, 07:07:53 PM »

Hi all! And thank you guys! Swivel for sling in front, and Lock spring made from a windscren arm (Ford Sierra)

Runar

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Daryl · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2019, 08:25:26 PM »

Wow - just WOW, the ingenuity and results are amazing!

runastav · « **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2019, 12:43:21 PM »

Hi all! and thank you Daryl! The steelramrod on its way!
Runar

runastav · « **Reply #22 on:** November 27, 2019, 03:42:25 PM »

Hi all its done!
Runar

Rolf · « **Reply #23 on:** November 27, 2019, 04:36:04 PM »

Great work! Looks almost new

Best regards
Rolf

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #24 on:** November 27, 2019, 07:46:07 PM »

Very clever work Runar. The rifle looks great.

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Author Topic: Restore a Norwegian M/1843 Navy rifle (Read 3605 times)