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Not exactly a big game rifle

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19 September 2017, 07:13
vapodog
Not exactly a big game rifle
This 1915 Stevens Favorite just begged for a facelift....and wound up as a .17 HM2






















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19 September 2017, 08:24
vapodog
Many thanks to John Farner (toomanytools) who did the bluing and to the Wisner parts shop that supplied a new extractor, firing pin and heavy duty screws to "beef up" the strength of the action.


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19 September 2017, 13:01
Cougarz
Very nice. I like that!

I have one of the 1970's remakes in .22 LR that's not a takedown. It's my backyard coyote getter. Love those old Stevens falling block rifles.


Roger
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23 September 2017, 16:23
Toomany Tools
What name was on it?


John Farner

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23 September 2017, 18:54
ElCaballero
That's classy! Well done !


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spinksranch.com
24 September 2017, 00:42
vapodog
quote:
Originally posted by Toomany Tools:
What name was on it?

If you're referring to the cartridge designation.....you should know.....you put it there....17 HM 2


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25 September 2017, 22:25
vapodog
I took this rifle to the range and since it has no scope, I worked on the 25 yard targets. After firing several "warning shots" at the target I finally settled down to firing several dime size groups with the "irons" I installed. I was delighted with this and went to aquire ammo.....and of all things 1,000 rounds showed up on my doorstep today.....

Frankly, I have no confidence in the long term availability of this round so maybe I now have a lifetime supply.....besides....it will not take a lot to rebarrerl this to .22 Long rifle.


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29 September 2017, 15:52
vapodog
I have two original screws left over from the project. They were replaced by higher tensile screws from Wisner's parts shop but are in excellent condition and I will ship them free if you agree to pay the shipping costs....probably under $5.00

The screws are for the breech block and lever.

Simply send me your name and mailing address via PM and I'll get them in the mail to you ASAP.


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