One of the best looking engravements I have seen on production guns, love it. Unfortunate that it is omitted on yours! the coin makes up for it indeed (would be even better if it was blued IMO)
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Yes I am looking to age it not sure bluing would be best, think Birchwood Brass Black? Will try on a few coins and see what works best.
Bluing did nothing but Birchwood Aluminum Black did the trick. Matched the old patina on the “white” steel of the bolt and rear sight. New slotted screws are on the way.
Last edited by 45flint; 11-04-2020 at 10:09 PM.
Hi Steve,
Excellent job as we have come to expect from your modifications / restorations. Not at all over done or fussy in my opinion.
Brian
Brilliantly done sir, matches the existing metalwork perfectly 👍
Nice one Steve. Don't forget to show us the final result when you get the slotted screws in place.
It is finished, took me far too long to do such a simple thing but wanted to match the original screws on the gun. Got two early style Winchester butt plate screws off the bay. Perfect match finally feel right about this special rifle. Also sanded and polished some ruff spots on the fitting of this butt plate as it meets the wood. I swear it shoots better. Lol. I have looked for any other prewar example of a carved custom stock and have found none? Curious if there are any out there? Seems carved stocks were reserved for firearms?
I guess there is always a bit of imperfection in any project? The rifle was actually made in 1939 but the last coin minted without a Swastika was 1938, sometimes history makes choices for you.
Last edited by 45flint; 16-04-2020 at 05:45 PM.
You've nailed it Steve! Great result.
You can never spend too much time on a project if it gets you what you want.