Got carried away and decided to disassemble and strip the press in preparation for bluing it. Can't believe how well built and massive the parts ...

Thanks. Nice to have it back. It's quiet here but it is what it says on the tin which is refreshing.

By thinning and tapering the forend and adding the distinctive grooves I think you could make something that would pass the sniff test. The forend is ...

That stock looks to be in way better starting shape than either of the two I did for my Brno. I reckon a little building up with layers of similar woo...

Another question: where could one obtain a new stock? I've never seen one for sale here and importing from the states no longer seems doable. Oth...

Well done. Must complement you on the beer brand.Thank you. Over an above being lekker it's label is really helpful in remembering where to put i...

Did you do a complete rebluing, or what are the possibilities to finish the metal? This one was probably used for the hammer when they used yours for ...

I asked Dr Google  ;D It seems to be a Ms 420, 1st generation. Nice! I haven't met a Mauser .22 that I didn't fall in love with. I did...

Will have a look later for the thing I saved which had 1000 yard cast bullet results but here's something about Pope in the meantime

But how? With the ammunition and engineering abilities of those days ?Were there rifles able to group moment of action back then, I always thought 3 i...

The period around the turn of the last century produced some truly remarkable marksmen. Pope and Louverin are worth looking up for some of the things ...

That trolley was a very good idea. Softer and bigger wheels might have helped over uneven ground.Very cool idea. I agree with Tripodmvr re bigger, pre...

I recall reading somewhere about guys using the roof of a scrap car/bakkie cut off at the pillars and turned upside down with a couple of ropes attach...

Both of the above as well it being a key part of a whole range of other interdependent activities. Most of my discretionary time is spent on activitie...