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Antique Rifle Restorations by the Gun Doctor

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Relining Stevens Favorite

Yesterday I got inspired to reline some barrels. The main barrel is a Stevens Favorite barrel that I plan using to build a ladies rifle. The first task was to extend the octagon by 2 inches. I cut the barrel 2” ahead of the octagon, cut the 2” round section down to 5/8” dia. IContinue reading “Relining Stevens Favorite”

Posted byrexnewkirkJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Relining Stevens Favorite

Marlin 1897

I restored an old and tired 97 marlin in 22 this winter. I made a few parts for the action, relined the barrel with a Redmans liner, made new stocks, rust blued the barrel, nitre blued the small parts, and casehardened the action. I am still working on the finish on the wood that isContinue reading “Marlin 1897”

Posted byrexnewkirkJanuary 24, 2023February 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Marlin 1897

New Projects

Ballard #3 22

Posted byrexnewkirkJanuary 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on New Projects

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