Farquharson Action Kits

15 September 2016, 18:45

Anyone know if these are avaliable? I'm looking for a good phone number or e-mail. Action Casting LLC, believe that"s who had them at one time?

I have this listed in the gunsmithing forum also, Thanks!

16 September 2016, 01:24

Bill/Oregon

Another man down with "Farqy Fever."

17 September 2016, 01:17

srtrax

quote:
Another man down with "Farqy Fever."

Yes Sir...I want one of each and the ones I like ...Two!

17 September 2016, 20:36

boom stick

To appreciate a Farq is to like a beautiful powerful sexy woman. Admire, fondle and never trust but fire as many times as you can before you can't possibly fire any more. Smoke cigars and revel in fond memories.

18 September 2016, 22:36

viperidae

I also was interested in these kits at one time. The last correspondence I had was in 2013 from an email address of smoke@wyvrncstgs.com I hope this helps.

01 October 2016, 06:20

Vol717

Before you go ape over a Farc, handle one. I had a 450/400 and found it to be poorly balanced and butt heavy, even with a 29" barrel. There are several action sizes. Don't get a big one if you don't have to. A number one balances better.

02 October 2016, 03:24

boom stick

Good points. I would want a 22" barrel max! Balance is important.

02 October 2016, 07:21

srtrax

I've wanted one from the day I seen one on the cover of a magazine in 1974. When I found one it was to high dollar or the kid needed new shoes.

Well, I found an original action and it's on the way. Little did I know back then that I'd be the one doing a lot of the work myself. It'll take a while to finish but I'm stoked about it.

02 October 2016, 19:03

Huvius

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Originally posted by Vol717:
Before you go ape over a Farc, handle one. I had a 450/400 and found it to be poorly balanced and butt heavy, even with a 29" barrel. There are several action sizes. Don't get a big one if you don't have to. A number one balances better.

I think your experience with your Farq is because of the restock.
My Farqs all handle better than any of my Rugers with the exception of one 303 Gibbs which was changed over to a sporter from a match rifle so there is little drop in the comb or heel. It isn't bad with the scope mounted, but the iron sights are pretty low for offhand shooting.

That is one thing to consider when using an original action to build on, especially Gibbs actions.
The match rifles were built with a much thicker wrist than the sporters and they were straighter through the wrist as well. The result is wider spacing between the top and lower tangs which can be redone but there is a screw hole right where the bend needs to happen so it is better to not even think about it.

07 October 2016, 08:04

Rockdoc

Good point.

A lot of the pommie rifles and guns have the buttstock drilled to balance the weapon. A restock may not take that into account.

04 January 2017, 22:17

bghntr416

I know this is an older post but I came across this kit for sale on GI. It is an 1897 Westley Richards kit. JB
http://www.gunsinternational.c...cfm?gun_id=100785537

05 January 2017, 01:02

Idaho Sharpshooter

One of the FA employees built one of these and brought it to Quigley several years ago. I tried to buy one, but their issues with outside subcontractors had begun, and I never got the deal done.

They had about a dozen different SS action kits for sale at one time.

05 January 2017, 12:25

ColoradoMatt

Farq's are cool, but Hagn's are sweet too, and available in three or four sizes. The Frazier action, by Steve Earl, would be my first choice for a retro rifle, if a farq action could not be found.

Matt
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06 January 2017, 02:34

ROSCOE

Hey Steve,
I am pretty sure I bought one of those kits and have it somewhere in the gun cabinet. I remember having several conversations with the maker. I believe he was hearing impaired so we did our conversations via email.

I would probably let mine go at this point...don't ever see myself building the thing. Shoot me a PM if you are interested. I don't even know what I paid for the thing!

Cheers

Roscoe

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