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Offline runastav

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KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« on: April 19, 2024, 12:24:34 PM »
Hi all! Here I have a KV made longrifle/smoothbore so needs repair. It was hidden/buried when the nazis occupied Norway 1940-45 lots of guns was hidden then and after the war often in bad shape >:(
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Offline alacran

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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2024, 02:58:23 PM »
Runar, that looks to be in pretty good shape to me. The lock has some rust on it and the breech has some cap corrosion, i have seen a lot worse.
It has a beautiful stock with good checkering. Are you going to do a full restoration or just make it shootable? You will do an outstanding job as usual.
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2024, 03:47:57 PM »
This long gun should make a beautiful antique when restored properly. I'll be following this thread to see the finished product.
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2024, 04:41:27 PM »
A lot of that going on around here these days.
Can't wait to see it all cleaned up!
Robby
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2024, 08:08:43 PM »
Very good looking gun with delightful wood & checkering. It should clean up nicely.
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2024, 06:46:11 PM »
Hi all! and thank you guys! The ramrod came out in at least 3 parts, so the ends is now in new wood









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Offline runastav

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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2024, 05:45:50 PM »
Hi all! Done, rust removed and steel and wood preserved. Bob Roller, have you seen this type of hammer Assembly before? I have not! The barrel innside will I take care of when its not so cold outside(Outside work for me ;))
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2024, 07:11:12 AM »
That really is an interesting hammer assembly, Runar.  The gun looks great, I would be interested to see what you do with the barrel insides when the weather warms up!


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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2024, 12:59:46 PM »
Pardon my ignorance but what does the ‘KV’ mean in “KV made”?
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2024, 02:38:20 PM »
Pretty cool stuff!!  The lock inlet is really professional and neat. I will criticize the install of that front lock bolt!!   :D :D ;)
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Offline bluenoser

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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2024, 03:12:38 PM »
Gun wasn't built yesterday and everything looks tight, so I guess the screw/lock bolt is up to the task.  Keep in mind that percussions don't generally have front lock bolts.
Nice looking gun and I am intrigued by that method of attaching the hammer.
Thanks for posting.
« Last Edit: April 25, 2024, 03:39:48 PM by bluenoser »
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Offline runastav

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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2024, 06:41:56 PM »
Hi all andt thank you guys! flatsguide, KV means Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk in Norway look here https://kvf.no/
Curtis, my innside work on smoothbore is not any hocus pocus. Reamers, grinding paper etc and all mounted in a aluminium or steel rod and a good drill(Strong) ;) The front screw on lockplate is common here!The gun is a Swedish Wredes
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Re: KV made longrifle smoothbore with history.
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2024, 06:58:16 AM »
Looks like you got it figured out Runar, thanks for posting your methods.

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