At least a few did; I've heard or read of a couple from former Home Guard members. What isn't clear is if these were sent by private citizens during one of the drives to arm Britain, or if they were...
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At least a few did; I've heard or read of a...
At least a few did; I've heard or read of a couple from former Home Guard members. What isn't clear is if these were sent by private citizens during one of the drives to arm Britain, or if they were...
From an older Siler, I averaged about 40 shots;...
From an older Siler, I averaged about 40 shots; from a Bess lock I averaged about 65 shots. An original Nock "overcoat" or "pocket" pistol I shot for a while averaged about 20 shots, but that lock...
Last 14 gauge I messed about with, I used balls...
Last 14 gauge I messed about with, I used balls cast of WWL in a Lyman mould that was nominally .678". Balls were shot bare, in a column consisting of a lubed .125" nitro wad on the powder, then the...
Thanks for the replies!
The plan is definitely...
Thanks for the replies!
The plan is definitely to recreate my old sporter, but using a later action. If I build on the Mk I, I'll definitely replace the bolt. If the rifle were just for my use,...
Request for help selecting parts for project
Back when I was a kid--late 1970s or so--I acquired my first centerfire rifle. It was a post-war (I think) sporterized 1903. Springfield receiver, parts from the usual mix of manufacturers, Lyman...