usnmars 136 Posted October 22, 2010 Does anybody else get project guns or guns that need a little TLC? I recently picked up a Winchester 1897 12GA that needed a little help to say the least. But I got it for $75.00, while a good 1897 runs about 500+. When I first got it the action was seized, and there is almost no bluing. The last 3" of the 36" barrel is corroded but the rest is nice. I got it with the intentions of cutting down the barrel and making a repro Trench Gun. A little work, and I got it already functioning. I shot it yesterday. I can already tell this is going to be one sweet little gun. Does anybody else recognize a diamond in the rough and look for projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted October 22, 2010 Yes I do, that is 1/2 my problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted October 22, 2010 Yes, I do as well. I look for something with a working action everything else is optional. I have a Stevens 22 that I got for 40 bucks and turned it into a practice project rifle. I reblued the metal, free floated the barrel, sanded, patched, checkered and finished the stock. I alsoInstalled a peep sight which included drilling and tapping the receiver. I also did work with the action, trigger and springs. It was a fun learning gun and I figured that I only lost forty bucks if I completely screwed it up. The only thing I need is a front sight riser. There are no front sights that sit high enough considering the peep sight I installed was not designed for that rifle. I need to chat with a machinest about a custom sight base, it hasn't been on the top of my list. I have also restored some WWII rifles. I find it relaxing and enjoyable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonF 79 Posted October 23, 2010 ive been trying to get a u-fix-em mosin lately. know where i can find one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted October 23, 2010 ive been trying to get a u-fix-em mosin lately. know where i can find one? get in line Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted October 23, 2010 Mosins are so damn cheap though.....although I would much rather get one with a messed up stock and shot out barrel for $30 than tear apart and replace a perfectly good gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted October 23, 2010 No, I just buy guns that are new but broken! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 24, 2010 I don't intentionally but it seems that nothing can enter my safe without me messing with it. It's a problem and I should seek therapy...at the range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 24, 2010 No, I just buy guns that are new but broken! Yeah, you can buy brand new fix 'er uppers from charter arms, right ray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1751 2 Posted October 24, 2010 ive been trying to get a u-fix-em mosin lately. know where i can find one? Cabelas in Hamburg PA has them on sale for $99. They are Mosin Nagant 91/30's in 7.62x54r and come with ammo pouches, tool, cleaning kit, oil cans, sling and bayonet. They must have got a large surplus of them. I was up there on Friday and sold 3 while I was at the counter. Ofcourse I was one of the 3. For the price its a nice piece of history that actually functions. They are in very good condition also. the one I got was dated 1943. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted October 24, 2010 Cabelas in Hamburg PA has them on sale for $99. They are Mosin Nagant 91/30's in 7.62x54r and come with ammo pouches, tool, cleaning kit, oil cans, sling and bayonet. They must have got a large surplus of them. I was up there on Friday and sold 3 while I was at the counter. Ofcourse I was one of the 3. For the price its a nice piece of history that actually functions. They are in very good condition also. the one I got was dated 1943. Heh... JonF alread has a mosin or two... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geene519 1 Posted October 27, 2010 thanks to this thread...i just got one. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFDP82 4 Posted October 27, 2010 Project guns? You mean like this? Sorry - Someone had to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted October 27, 2010 thanks to this thread...i just got one. lol what did you get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest schutzen-jager Posted October 27, 2010 remington - 511 barrel , 513 bolt , 512 receiver , modified 521 stock , + williams 510 rear sight - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted October 27, 2010 remington - 511 barrel , 513 bolt , 512 receiver , modified 521 stock , + williams 510 rear sight - that is gorgeous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonF 79 Posted October 27, 2010 Heh... JonF alread has a mosin or two... True, but what i really need a cheap and dumpy donor rifle. I can't fathom butchering up a nice M39 for a sporter project. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geene519 1 Posted October 27, 2010 what did you get? Meriden SXS shotgun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites