Progress on my 416 Rigby-Enfield more photos added

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12 August 2010, 04:45

butchlambert

Progress on my 416 Rigby-Enfield more photos added

Toomany Tools did the mag box, cut off the ears, surface grind, opened the bolt face, fit the 3 pos safety, made the mag box, and made the receiver to feed. He did a great job. Nick Hughes did the scope bases, bolt handle, and will fit the tang extensions. I am hoping our other Okie will do an intergel barrel for me. I'm not in a hurry but will be looking for wood. I have had excellent luck with Roger Vardy in Australia.

I am pleased with the progress.
Butch

12 August 2010, 04:50

trigger

nice work!

12 August 2010, 06:01

Dall85

Wonderful combination o skill and artistry! You have provided some ideas for my .416 Enfield.

12 August 2010, 07:55

ColoradoMatt

Dan Pedersen, of Classic Barrel works, could do an integral barrel for you. He is doing the barrel for my "Selby" 416 Rigby approximation.

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12 August 2010, 07:59

bwanamrm

Very nice Butch... but please don't tell me James is stocking this one for you. I'm trying to get my .260 out of his shop!

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12 August 2010, 08:08

butchlambert

I'm thinking on an integral barrel. Bwanarm, James will be finishing my 6.5X47Lapua soon. He shipped TC1's to him Friday, mine is done except for bluing. I finally got the scope rings from the engraver today and sent them straight to James. I am a ways off on the wood.
Butch

12 August 2010, 08:19

tin can

quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
I'm thinking on an integral barrel. Bwanarm, James will be finishing my 6.5X47Lapua soon. He shipped TC1's to him Friday, mine is done except for bluing. I finally got the scope rings from the engraver today and sent them straight to James. I am a ways off on the wood.
Butch

"integral", how so?

thanks.

12 August 2010, 18:06

butchlambert

If I could afford one it would be a round barrel with a full rib along with quarter rib, banded sling, and banded front sight.
Butch

12 August 2010, 19:01

rgg_7

Butch....how are the bases shown in the first picture attached to the receiver? They very much look like a BRNO ZG or ZKK. Second picture...is the bottom metal Daune's? Std or magnum profile? Can you post a pic of the mag well so we can see the detail on the feed rails? Thanks, Ron

12 August 2010, 19:14

30 Caliber Mag Fan

Butch-

The Enfield is coming along beautifully.

I love the bolt handle.

Congratulations.

13 August 2010, 02:30

butchlambert

Ron,
The bottom metal is Duane's. Nick has the receiver and I do not have any photos showing the feed rails. It will use scope rings like the Enfield that Nick pictured last month I believe. It was a Burgess Enfield. The bases are screwed and will be soldered. I don't have an answer for you on which bottom metal Duane supplied.
Hey thanks Mark.
Butch

13 August 2010, 02:34

CAS II

Looks nice Butch. Can't wait to see the finished rifle.

13 August 2010, 17:47

Big Earl

Looks purdy sweet! That bolt handle sure looks alot better than last post. Now make sure you plug the top of the rear screw hole when you have the extensions welded.

14 August 2010, 06:34

Paz

Looks damn good Butch.

Dumb question time, anyone got a pic of the machine they use to surface grind an action with, is a lathe used for it?

Paz

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14 August 2010, 07:40

lawndart

What company originally made your action, Butch? Very nice work!!

14 August 2010, 20:15

butchlambert

Mine is a Remington 1917 Enfield receiver that I purchased from a forum member. I don't think it was ever made into a rifle. The serial number was much higher than any Enfield person claims to have seen. Paz, PM an email address and I will forward photos. You do it between centers on a Tool&Cutter grinder or a surface grinder.
Butch

14 August 2010, 20:59

Nick Hughes

Butch I think you have these photos also. Most people I think surface grind on a surface grinder I just have the luxury of having two nice tool and cutter grinders. Grinding the bottom rails is really a great help on these and model 70s as it allows you to hold them in the vise solid and on centerline

15 August 2010, 22:37

J Bennett

Butch
Looking great. Keep us updated.

Nick
Please put a guard over that wheel! I had a wheel explode on me a few month ago. It hit me in the wrist along with several places. Not a pleasant feeling and makes a big mess, blood everywhere. I thought it would never happen to me.

James

16 August 2010, 05:21

Big Earl

For a Remington nothing beats a DuMore in someone else's lathe. Springfields do real well on cutter grinders.
James, cutter grinders are typical ran without guards due to their design. About the most you can do is teach the young-uns to use eye protection and common sence.

16 August 2010, 21:17

JTEX

Wow! I can't wait to see the finished rifle.

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10 May 2013, 21:07

silvertip1

Whats the deal on this Rifle. Did it ever get finished?

10 May 2013, 22:11

butchlambert

James Anderson has started on the stock. He has the extended tangs finished also. If I can get my computer's picture posting function working again, I will post photos this weekend.

10 May 2013, 22:48

Jim Kobe

Looks like ol' Silvetip is looking for more photos

11 May 2013, 03:48

butchlambert

Some photos

James remachined the tang and fit the upper tang to it. This will be the pattern stock.

This is the weld.

This is the pattern stock

Wiebe bottom metal with lower tang.

Quarter rib

Left side showing Nick Hughes custom bolt release

Another pic of Nick Hughes bolt release and rear scope base

I am very happy with the way it is coming together. John Farner and Nick Hughes have done excellent metal work and James Anderson is a master bringing all of it together. He did the barrel, quarter rib, extended tangs, and the iron sights. James is now doing the Stock. I believe that I am a very lucky man to have these fine craftsmaen working on my rifle.

11 May 2013, 05:20

Austin Hunter

I can't imagine how incredible this is going to look when complete.

What are your plans for the recoil pad? buttplate, Silvers pad, leather covered recoil pad?

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11 May 2013, 06:05

jimatcat

really like the quarter rib....

11 May 2013, 07:00

pigmaster

Wow, a real classic as one sees from the days when a gunsmith could start with a military action, a nice piece of wood, a barrel and turn out a masterpiece.

Looking forward to seeing a real classic !

11 May 2013, 22:13

butchlambert

It will have a pad. I'm leaving it to James. I like his taste.

12 May 2013, 16:51

rgg_7

Butch,

Great work. The Enfield can be turned into a dam fine big bore. Are the scope bases screwed or soldered to your action? Nick Hughes should start making these for sale....sure there's a market for them. Like to see Jim Wisner get back into it.

Ron(Canada)

12 May 2013, 18:41

butchlambert

Ron,
It appears to be soldered as I see no screws. I need to ask as I haven't been observant enough to look. I just love the smooth look. I believe Nick has the rings, but does the bases custom. I believe Jim is happy doing the old gun parts thing. A lot more money than custom rifle parts.

12 May 2013, 19:35

Don Markey

Looks to be install the way burgess did. Drilled, tap, soldered and then the screws replaced with ones made for the same material. Stippled and then finished the top cuts. Real nice job at it too. I seem one in person Nick did for Winston Elrod, looks even better in person.
Don

14 May 2013, 07:27

Craftsman

Butch

A very nice project. Style and execution is first rate. I had a 416 Rigby a few years ago, now you make me want another one.

15 May 2013, 19:58

Scrollcutter

Butch,
Looks like another winner! Gratz

15 May 2013, 20:05

Evan K.

I'm looking forward to seeing this rifle finished- thanks for the photos Butch.

16 May 2013, 06:31

Bobster

Beautiful precise work. Fantastic attention to detail! I especially like the bolt handle treatment.

Bob Veasey
www.rustblue.com

17 May 2013, 05:03

farbedo

Looks outstanding. The Enfield is such a great platform for big rifles. Lots of work, but well worth it.

I await photos of the finished or near-finished stock. It will be top notch, I am sure.

Jeremy