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[Kirk H.]

What Ho All!

I have been absent for some time but am now returned with some discretionary funds that an absence sometimes allows. Here's a recent little treat that I gave myself:






An S&W Model 15 K-38 "Combat Materpiece"



The new FL friendly grips are by "Fitwell" giving it a slightly cheesey but somehow classic look

Very nice Mr. Potts. I like those "Fitwell" grips.

Kirk

 

[Renault]

I like it to mike!!! Well done!!!

 

[DeaconKC]

Add a Tyler T grip to it and it will look perfect!

 

[Doublegun]

My latest acquisition, which I have been after for almost three years; an HJ Hussey Imperial Ejector, circa 1907. 12 bore, 28" barrels choked Cyl/IMod, gun weighs approx. 6-lbs, 6-ozs. The wood is Bastogne, probably 300-400 years old. The stock oval is engraved with a coat of arms and I am trying to find the family to which it belongs.

 

[MikePotts]

Add a Tyler T grip to it and it will look perfect!

I sent a money order to Tyler MFG. last week for a Shiny Black and a Brushed Aluminium - should be here soon!

 

[MikePotts]

My latest acquisition, which I have been after for almost three years; an HJ Hussey Imperial Ejector, circa 1907. 12 bore, 28" barrels choked Cyl/IMod, gun weighs approx. 6-lbs, 6-ozs. The wood is Bastogne, probably 300-400 years old. The stock oval is engraved with a coat of arms and I am trying to find the family to which it belongs.

That Fortinbras crest is ours! - we were wonderin' where that Hussey went...Send It Back!! - NICE gun.

 

[BigFitz]

Good looking K frame with nice case coloring still showing. :eusa_clap

What Ho All!

I have been absent for some time but am now returned with some discretionary funds that an absence sometimes allows. Here's a recent little treat that I gave myself:




An S&W Model 15 K-38 "Combat Materpiece"



The new FL friendly grips are by "Fitwell" giving it a slightly cheesey but somehow classic look

 

[Renault]

Well done, Double gun!!!! Well done and congrats on the acquisition!!!!

R

 

[DeaconKC]

That is some of the most spectacular wood I have ever seen. Superb and [admittedly envious] congratulations!

 

[Renault]

Okay, this started out as an Oberndorf type B sporter until someone stuck a pre-64 model 70 Winchester barrel on it in 30Govt1906. So when it came in I had to have it. Prolly the only real Mauser sporter I'll ever be able to afford!

 

[Doublegun]

You could probably find a barrel is you did some digging but it's the Mauser action that counts. Mauser action, double-set triggers, in 30-06 isn't a bad rig. How does it shoot?

 

[Oldsarge]

It should shoot like bitz. Good hold, good barrel, good sights . . . what else do you need given it's got double triggers. My 6.5 Swede is a genuine Oberndorf. It even has the swastika inside the wings over the bridge. However, only the action is Mauser. I gathered the bits and had my gunsmith put them together. Cuss? He had a helluva time getting them right but by gar it shoots. Not much to look at, I'll admit, but beauty is as beauty does, I say.

On the other hand, that Hussey is to die for!

 

[Doublegun]

Thanks Sarge. I was incredibly lucky to find that Hussey. I have been looking for about 3-years, watching all the shotgun sites in the US and the auctions in GB. Ironically this one was so close I was able to drive to beer the seller to pick it up. Without doubt this is the finest Hussey I have ever seen and as fine as any Purdy, Boss or H&H you will ever see.

 

[Renault]

I figure this rifle is from the late 20's/early30's, but just my speculation. The original owner states it was originally a 6.5 ctg. this particular action length and style would have made it a 6.5 x 58. [ X 55 sporters were offered in the type K model(kurz). generally with a mannlicher stock.] One of oberndorf's sporter calibres. They could not find ctgs so his dad had the stuck Winchester barrel put on it. Haven't had the opportunity to take it to the range as of yet.

There was a aftermarket bolt shround and lo-scope safety installed. I just happened to have a brand new old stock, original sporter shround and safety in my secret box of goodies that I stuck back on!!!

I am pretty much a Mauser fanatic. (And Krags) Especially the 98 model. Have several guild rifles too! Only other thing I'd consider doing is installing one of those repro Rigby style peeps that mounts on the striker. Put one on a customers K model several years ago.

Like this;

http://www.gun-shop.biz/id44.html

 

[Oldsarge]

That peep sight is very interesting. Could it be fitted to the cocking piece of a Krag, do you think?

 

[Renault]

Back in the day Lyman made several sights Sarge, that installed on a dovetail like the Rigby sight. They are rare as hen's teeth now. I thing they were the Model 103. They could be fitted on a Krag. However the peep most folks used on a Krag was the Rice that fit on the top at the rear of the krag extractor body, just in front of the safety. No drill & tap required.

I'm a fan of the old redfield receiver sight for the Krag. They require no drill or tap as well, and are generally easy to find. Simply remove the mag cut-off lever, and the sideplate screw holds the sight in place along with a plate that aligns in the mag cut-off hole.

Another gentleman by the name of Robert Zimmerman in one of the Carolinas makes small batches of true Rigby receiver sights. When ordered, they come with a new bolt striker that is already dove-tailed for the the peep! Very simple to install. They link I posted above required the dovetail attachment to be silver soldered to the existing striker... I've installed the Zimmerman sight for a customer. Very nice sight...

 

[DeaconKC]

Finished up my AR build with Magpul furniture on it. Not vintage, but a lot of fun to shoot.

 

[Renault]

Very nice Deacon. Had a kid bring an R-15 in yesterday. He had put aftermarket collapse stock on it (wrong), put the recoil buffer in backwards, then The recoil spring. Then went and shot it!!!! Well, finally got it apart, reassembled correctly and fixed! LOL!!! Some folks!!!!!

In the meantime, this walked in used, yesterday! Appears unfired. Currently working out a trade for it!!! 45 Colt ctg. should be in its new home Monday!

 

[Kirk H.]

Finished up my AR build with Magpul furniture on it. Not vintage, but a lot of fun to shoot.

Nice!!! what type of scope did you put on it?

 

[Kirk H.]

Very nice Deacon. Had a kid bring an R-15 in yesterday. He had put aftermarket collapse stock on it (wrong), put the recoil buffer in backwards, then The recoil spring. Then went and shot it!!!! Well, finally got it apart, reassembled correctly and fixed! LOL!!! Some folks!!!!!

In the meantime, this walked in used, yesterday! Appears unfired. Currently working out a trade for it!!! 45 Colt ctg. should be in its new home Monday!

Drool....That is sweet.