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    1. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      No luck on parts. There is one more potential source that he will check, but doesn't sound promising. I'll only post again if we get something.
    2. J

      Making replacement springs?

      Your best bet is to find spring steel wire of or very close to that diameter. A little one way or the other probably won't make much difference for that application. The wire will normally come in the annealed state, so bending to match those dimensions should not be too difficult. You'll...
    3. J

      Tinkering with a Henry 45-70...

      I don't play with the newer stuff typically, but I agree that the 45-70 would benefit from a longer than 18.5" barrel. Simply loading the 45 colt for deer requires a fairly slow powder. I can't imagine getting the full benefit in such a short space. Calling Henry might be a good way to find out...
    4. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      My friend struck out on the borrowing aspect. However, he's checking with someone else who may actually have some parts for sale. I'll let you know. I didn't figure you were too concerned on the value thing, but had to ask.
    5. J

      Barrel reboring

      SSGSAD, I hadn't even gotten to the potential pressure difference issues. When talking 308 brass, we're still about the chambering, not bore diameter. Speaking in approximates here, we're talking about removal of .025" wall thickness before the job is done. Then there is chamber length, not...
    6. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      OK. This is the more common of these revolvers. I've been told that puts value at around $500 give or take. With that known, are you still interested in the fix? I'm asking only because some might not be, based upon what this may entail. I haven't heard yet on availability of an example gun to...
    7. J

      Barrel reboring

      I thought we were talking re-boring, not re-chambering. The 308 is what we would consider a 30 cal., or nominally .308" dia. round. I would have to check to be certain of the 358 Win., but I can't be far off figuring it to be more of a 35 cal., or .357" nominal ? That's not a simple...
    8. J

      Winchester model 06

      It may be a "Brit" thing in that they are largely responsible for the modern gun. I think the furniture nomenclature may be more of a generational thing. That or most of the guys my age and older, that I know, are heavily under Brit influence. Even on something like a 1911, I'm used to stocks or...
    9. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      I've sent these on over. I will probably hear if I have access to one as a model to build on. Oh, he did mention that they were typically armory produced. In this case the parts should be very close to identical. Once again, back then some hand fitting was probable.
    10. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      I've discovered a bit more after talking to that friend. Most of those are not terribly valuable. There are some small frame officers models that are apparently worth more however. Because of the 50 rule, I can't PM, but with some pics we may be able to narrow the model you have a bit. My buddy...
    11. J

      Thanks for the support and back-up on that. I wasn't sure how to respond to your note because of...

      Thanks for the support and back-up on that. I wasn't sure how to respond to your note because of the 50 post rule, but thought I would try this. I'm not too concerned about CathyinBlue's problem. To my mind, it was more hers rather than mine anyway. What's that 12 on the rep. score mean? Oh, I...
    12. J

      Ruger standard functioning normal?

      Do you have, or know anyone who has, an ultrasonic cleaner. I've found that they will take gunk out of places you didn't know you had sometimes. Might do the trick. When done, rinse it VERY well in hot water. Use a heat gun or blow drier to get all of the water out, then use a high grade oil...
    13. J

      M1898 Rast and Gasser Revolver

      These are not in my area of expertise,[if I have one], but I've got a friend who collects a lot of old and unusual revolvers, so I'm aware of what you have. My guess is that you will not find one. You can do a bit of searching around and might get lucky, but doubtful. If you do, it may very well...
    14. J

      Making a .62 handgonne

      BP add This is cool. Something my friends and I would probably try while our wives were busy checking on life insurance coverage.[ They typically think that if we've made it, and it goes bang, it's dangerous]. Please keep us updated on progress. I would imagine the DNR would have no problem...
    15. J

      Winchester model 06

      Not to nit pick, but just so we're all speaking the same lingo hear. "Furniture" when discussing firearms, consists of the small parts made of metal,[i.e. trigger guard, forend iron, safety button, etc.], which are not always finished in the same fashion as the main parts. It's a natural...
    16. J

      Cold Bluing

      Just my opinion, but if you have a tank large enough to boil in, get some Laurel Mountain rusting agent from Brownell's. Do a proper rust blue. You'll have something that looks great and has a lasting finish. I've had a lot of guns brought my way that had been cold blued, and so far nobody was...
    17. J

      Tactical Machining 1911 frames in 100% ($169) and 80% ($159) flavours.

      Did you miss the " I'll need to check my book[s], but at the very least, should the weapon ever exchange hands" I guess I could have extrapolated on that, but didn't think I was discussing this with anyone who would not understand the implications. Maybe I overestimated, but based on the total...
    18. J

      Tactical Machining 1911 frames in 100% ($169) and 80% ($159) flavours.

      I said as much. But the Obama clan doesn't care about that, just that you could own one without a 4473. To me, it's a potential argument for registration. I also think the whole ordeal is not worth the extra $10, but I certainly understand the drive to go that route anyway. You know, as an FFL...
    19. J

      Tactical Machining 1911 frames in 100% ($169) and 80% ($159) flavours.

      Hey! This makes it 28. I'm three posts more intelligent. If I keep going like this, I'll match Einstein by this afternoon.
    20. J

      Tactical Machining 1911 frames in 100% ($169) and 80% ($159) flavours.

      Whoa there. I said I would need to check on the personal use issue. However, that was not what I would consider the main concern I was trying to put forth. Legal or not when for personal use, it gets one around the intent of those laws. As I said, I don't like the government getting involved in...
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