25 December 2009, 09:23
The MetalsmithI'm back, got a oddball idea need help
Hey gents I'm back on the forum again. Fell very ill but overcame it, than started working at a joke of gun store and recently quit. Southern California's got it's share of characters around here. Ever heard of a self-named master gunsmith who does work that is comparable to a 10 year old who got ahold of daddy's files?! Yep...impressive.
But I'm back with a vengeance and have recently started focusing 100% effort towards my babies, most notably old gun projects that I've had laying around, as well as my '71 Camaro.
Back to the original idea. I recently bought a hex-receiver Mosin Nagant (M91) that I'm currently engraving and getting ready to send off to color-case harden the receiver. I'm adding a butterknife bolt and doing a quick-detach side mount scope.
Now after researching a few things, I ultimately decided on the .405 Winchester chambering for this particular piece. I'm ordering a hexagon barrel for it as well.
Actually...I may have posted this already. Crap. However, this project is on now! I'll post pictures soon.
25 December 2009, 11:36
TommyhawkSounds like an interesting project. I've never seen a custom rifle with a Mosin Nagant action nor a rifle with a six sided barrel. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics.