Britannia 2021 update

[ptdunk]

He's pretty much done it, amazing work. wish I had these kind of skills.

He's made a simple but effective wood grip

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The trigger and sear arrangement is similar to the original and only has the full power cocking position, quite rightly.

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He's come up with a simple but ingenious way to adjust sear engagement, by way of a sprung steel plate that can be slid up and down, which can move the sear up and down.

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The sights are elegantly done, with the rearsight adjustable and with a nice wide element.

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The gasram is held in with a substantial plug, and can be tensioned via a bolt for power adjustment.

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So it all works, he said ''The Britannia is a real marvel, I feel no shock during shooting..and the centre of gravity is spot on''.

Accuracy at 10 yards looks promising, as does the power, although his chrono isn't working at the moment.

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He sent a video of it being shot and I have to say it sounds very slick. He is in the process of a bit of fine tuning and is blueing it.
He has agreed to record some good quality video footage and I offered to edit it together and post it on youtube as this is something that should really be celebrated.

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I've sent him links to the wonderfull pistol patent repro's that ccdjg made and he thinks they are fantastic and didn't know anyone else did this sort of thing.

If i'm ever in northern Europe I'll have to pop in and have a go!
I'll keep you posted,

Matt

[averageplinker]

Beautiful workmanship. I'll put my name down for #2 off the production line lol.
Rich.

[Jerry Cornelius]

Remarkable work.

[oldskoolzzz]

Superb

[frakor]

Great workmanship!
I am a big fan off the Brittania.

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Frank

[micky2]

A very nice job indeed. look forward to seeing it on youtube.

[Shed tuner]

Absolutely outstanding work, and a brilliant candidate rifle to reproduce too.
I want one

[tomdavies9]

I normally steer clear of these sorts of rifles (SSPs are my schtick), but that’s rather beautiful.

I actually like it as is without blueing. And since it’s modern imagine some brown or grey laminate timber on there

[slow_runner]

That is admiral workmanship and presentation. I look forward to viewing and hearing the sounds of this beauty in action. Well done that man; an artisan!
CNC or manual?

[les allam]

Very nice indeed.
Looking forward to seeing the gun in action.
Atb
Les..

[ptdunk]

That is admiral workmanship and presentation. I look forward to viewing and hearing the sounds of this beauty in action. Well done that man; an artisan!
CNC or manual?

I believe it’s a digital lathe and mill but they are still controlled by hand.

I mentioned John G’s excellent acid etch method of engraving lettering, he said he had access to a cnc mill that could maybe do lettering, that would work wouldn’t it?

Matt

[Bluefan]

That is superb sadly I now need one

[slow_runner]

I believe it’s a digital lathe and mill but they are still controlled by hand.

I mentioned John G’s excellent acid etch method of engraving lettering, he said he had access to a cnc mill that could maybe do lettering, that would work wouldn’t it? Matt

Laser engraving?

[Abasmajor]

It's a pity that the much-muted possibility of a modern reproduction of the Webley Mk2 air rifle failed to materialise. It would be great if something like that or this beautiful Brittania could be produced at commercially viable price.

Brian

[ptdunk]

Laser engraving?

I think he just wants a technique he can do in his workshop.

Cheers,
Matt