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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Brownells Scrapers(lower price)
« Last post by Mattox Forge on March 27, 2024, 06:35:54 PM »
PM sent
Mike
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SOLD Pending funds
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Gun Building / Re: Double Barrel Percussion shotgun
« Last post by runastav on March 27, 2024, 05:47:56 PM »
Hi guys! Its time consuming to fix old locks, new mainspring with link new screws etc nex  will be making missing safetys as on last photo
Runar









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Gun Building / Re: Fowler trigger guard problem
« Last post by Maurice on March 27, 2024, 05:37:07 PM »
The problem has been solved – basically by following the heat and bend advice that was offered.

Made a jig (foreground) from a 1/2” thick board that followed the profile of the underside of the stock trigger guard area to prevent over bending. I heated the guard (using propane) at the curve to the right of the blue line to a barely noticeably red and clamped it in the jig to slowly cool. Did this 3 times.

After a day the guard fits very well and I do not see it returning to the problem position (it did when cold bent). I will be soldering the tabs next based on the other advice offered.

Thanks to all who took the time to offer advice.  Thought you should know the end result.


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Gun Building / Re: Should I "move" this trigger plate?
« Last post by smylee grouch on March 27, 2024, 05:34:37 PM »
Some people will put the trigger in so as to place the trigger blade a tad closer to the lock plate and then the blade lifts the sear closer to the " L " or bend in the sear giving a small mechanical advantage to the trigger pull weight.  :-\
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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Douglas barrels available......
« Last post by Bigmon on March 27, 2024, 05:22:17 PM »
WOW, thanks Mike.  Just trying to help out an old friend.
That being said, I don't think I would pay $200 either.  I looked on-line and see that Track prices GM barrels at $199.  But they don't have any.  Colerain closer to $220.
However, I will ask my pal to accept something a little less for the GM's.
But I need to see these barrels before I actually offer them for him.
Take care all
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Gun Building / Re: Should I "move" this trigger plate?
« Last post by Spalding on March 27, 2024, 05:15:59 PM »
Don’t think it would cause any function issues, just cosmetic.
If it was me I’d patch it as it would always bother me and I’d notice it every time I pick up the gun. Should be able to make it almost invisible.

Bob
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Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Bear Face Bag
« Last post by James Rogers on March 27, 2024, 05:00:28 PM »
Not my idea. Just a favor for a good friend. It first fell victim to my procrastination and then was actually forgotten about after some years. It went to its home shortly after a picture was snapped. Its half taxidermy and half bag making. The head is stuffed somewhat to shape out the head and give the ears a good stance.
To those familiar with my style of work, it is immediately recognized as not being my "bag" : )

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Gun Building / Should I "move" this trigger plate?
« Last post by Steeltrap on March 27, 2024, 04:55:45 PM »
In the course of my build I'm constantly measuring, remeasuring, and measuring again. When I did the TP inlet I swore I had it centered. But then.....

Now, It could stay the way it is. The trigger will be .200 closer to the trigger finger side (RH), or I could move it (via carve out to the right and place a patch on the left) to center, or just leave it as is. The TG is a Northwestern so it's fairly "fat".

I have not drilled the tang bolt yet so it won't be all that difficult. I guess if I just leave it as is, would that cause me any issues that I'm not seeing?

Thanks!!

 
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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: So called Natty Bumpo rifle
« Last post by smylee grouch on March 27, 2024, 04:53:43 PM »
J F Cooper traveled to Europe at least once. He might have bought a rifle while there   :-\
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