gunsmithing question?

[GPzPop]

I fall into this category. Although I do love to shoot (no creatures, just paper), I have always been fascinated with the different mechanisms that have been created to achieve the same end.

The simplicity of a Glock with about 35 parts vs the complexity of something like CZ and HK hammer fired guns is fascinating to me.

If you haven't seen one, check out the original Remington 51, which has no threaded fasteners. An ex-coworker of mine gave me his some time ago to clean because he couldn't figure out how to take it down.

Back to making parts...

Very similar sentiments here.

Broomhandle Mauser C96, only threaded part is the grip screw.

super complicated short recoil action. how did they come up with that ?

 

[900ss]

Here is the material hole-popped, ready to wire EDM. Exciting stuff! :rolleyes

 

[Sharxfan]

Super Jelly 900ss. I had so much fun in my machining class at SJ state and your tools look way better than the dinosaurs I used then.

 

[900ss]

Super Jelly 900ss. I had so much fun in my machining class at SJ state and your tools look way better than the dinosaurs I used then.

The wire EDM these are on is a relative dinosaur but it still holds tolerance. We have two Charmilles (GF Group) that can use wire as small as .0008" Ø, and one Agie which goes as small as .002".

 

[GPzPop]

just curious , where do dental picks come in to the picture? does your team need more of them ?

 

[900ss]

just curious , where do dental picks come in to the picture? does your team need more of them ?

We use them in a number of ways. They can be handy for digging chips out of small diameter holes, scraping or clearing coolants or lubricants where no organic material (Q-tips etc) can remain, scraping chips out of machine areas etc. Some of the smaller parts we make that need to be inspected at 10x or higher magnification might need help with getting a small burr off in softer materials.

It's the kind of tool that if you have it can be invaluable.

I use them at home for scraping carbon from hard to reach areas in firearms, such as the hood in my CZ SP-01 or Target Sports. Of course, a soft touch is required. After Sunday I won't need to do this with the SP-01 as it is moving to another home.

I will ask around and see if anyone is interested in any, thank you.

 

[berth]

It's the kind of tool that if you have it can be invaluable.

Dental picks are a staple at gun shows. Usually one or two tables piled with them.

 

[Sharxfan]

I use them for a ton of gun-related stuff. Also handy for other things around the house.

My grandson is totally into dinosaurs so we bought him these blocks of some substance that had dino bones in them. You dig out the bones and assemble the dino. the tools they gave were crappy so we used my gun cleaning picks and scrapers to do the job and it worked awesome.

 

[900ss]

Extractors

7 are finished, the other 4 will be done in the next few days. The machine is being cantankerous and not feeding the wire reliably.

Even though it pained me as a machinist not to deburr them, I didn't. Forgive me, but you need to do a little work!:x

 

[GPzPop]

so cool, thanks again

 

[900ss]

You are most welcome, I'm glad to be able to help resurrect your piece.

I'll pop these 7 in the mail. Please let me know when she is fully functional again!:thumbup

 

[900ss]

10 pieces are in today's mail, mailed from Campbell. I hope these work for you.

 

[GPzPop]

10 pieces are in today's mail, mailed from Campbell. I hope these work for you.

Once again, thank you Ken !

here are the raw pieces, and after quite a bit of hand fitting, the extractor, in the bolt head, in the gun

I now realize this rifle takes 22 short, the 22lr snap cap would not fit in the chamber.

I can not wait to try this, and the Stevens 1899 "Favorite" out at the range

--S

 

[900ss]

Very cool indeed! Now find 9 other owners with broken extractors!

 

[GPzPop]

minor update, apparently, the rifle is NOT 22 short, as the cartridge will not chamber - its too fat around

maybe it's some other weird turn of the century (1900's) rimfire cartridge idk

If I cared, someday I need to chamber cast it

a safe queen for now

Once again, thank you Ken !

here are the raw pieces, and after quite a bit of hand fitting, the extractor, in the bolt head, in the gun

I now realize this rifle takes 22 short, the 22lr snap cap would not fit in the chamber.

I can not wait to try this, and the Stevens 1899 "Favorite" out at the range

--S

 

[Sharxfan]

I don't know if you can find them anymore but for 22 rimfire there was the 22 short, 22 long, and everyone's favorite 22 long rifle. maybe you have a 22 long chamber.

 

[berth]

22 Long should be able to chamber a 22 Short.

Kind of the magic of 22 revolvers and bolt actions is that they can shoot a wide variety of ammunition that way. Semi-autos require the power of a 22 Long Rifle to cycle, but the others don't.

 

[900ss]

It sounds from his description that the rifle may be a smaller calibre ...."too fat around" (diameter less than a .22).

Here's a partial list of rimfire calibres from Wikipedia:
List of rimfire cartridges by calibre.

2.34mm
4mm
.14 Alton Jones
.17 Mach 2
.17 Hornady Magnum
.17 PMC/Aguila
.17 Winchester Super Magnum
5mm
5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.22 Short
.22 Long
.22 Extra Long
.22 Long Rifle
.22 WMR
.22 WRF
.22 ILARCO
.22 CB
.22 BB

 

[Sharxfan]

there isn't a roll mark on the barrel?

 

[GPzPop]

it is roll stamped "cal 22"

???