.73 cal. Underhammer Updated

[BS]

73 cal. Underhammer Update

I just finished browning my new steel receiver, replacing the lighter aluminum one. Strength is a factor, and at seven pounds, I thought the extra weight might be nice also. I got some striped maple from Dunlap

 

[BS]

73 cal. Underhammer Update

I just finished browning my new steel receiver, replacing the lighter aluminum one. Strength is a factor, and at seven pounds, I thought the extra weight might be nice also. I got some striped maple from Dunlap

 

[jh45gun]

Very Nice !

 

[F.G. Ford]

Nice Rifle " BS "
Question ? How do you secure barrel to action ?
Screw barrel to receiver or lock pin ?
Can not see with picture posted.
I " Love " underhammer rifles.
Best Regards

F. Ford

 

[MRW]

Good looking gun do you have one more pic showing the "brass fore stock" I would be interested in how that looks, thanks MRW

 

[rayb]

Good looking gun do you have one more pic showing the "brass fore stock" I would be interested in how that looks, thanks MRW

Yes please, i second the request for pictures of the brass forestock to go with the other very nice pictures of your work.

rayb

 

[guncobbler]

Hi BS - Who made your barrel? I've been waiting since last November for a 75 cal rifled barrel and have yet to hear from the maker. GC

 

[BS]

There is a thin under rib screwed to the tube. The tube is held on by the nipple and one screw thru the taper in the front. No holes thru the tube. I saw this design in steel, many years ago. It looks a little funky, but feels and grips really good. I looded at using wood, but didn't like the looks, so I tried this, and am very happy with the results.
There is also a heavy wire that pushes on the rod end.

 

[BS]

Nice Rifle " BS "
Question ? How do you secure barrel to action ?
Screw barrel to receiver or lock pin ?
Can not see with picture posted.
I " Love " underhammer rifles.
Best Regards

F. Ford

Old Ford, you can't see how the barel is attached? Just the way I planned it, I need to keep one secret. Just kidding sort of.....there is one set screw from the bottom, Hidden and makes for a smoother looking reviever. :imo:

I have been using this system for just over 20 years now, and still working well even in my aluminum model.

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OK, Guys, What do you think of the Brass Tube? Be Honest!

 

[BS]

Hi BS - Who made your barrel? I've been waiting since last November for a 75 cal rifled barrel and have yet to hear from the maker. GC

Jerry Cunningham at Orion. I was told that he is out of bussiness, but don't know for sure. Great guy to do bussiness with, he would build you what 'you' wanted. Thats how I got this light .72 barrel. What are the dimensions on your 75 and what style gun is it for.

 

[guncobbler]

Thanks BS - I have a flinter 75 and with this barrel it will be complemented with an inline 75 in round ball twist. I just talked to the barrel maker and he has not forgotten me. The barrel is complete except for the breach plug. Hopefully I'll have it done before deer season. GC

 

[rayb]

I like the brass tube. neat idea. Saw a brass forearm on a Mowry action years ago, but didn't get it then..

Nice work, good thinking and ideas on a neat gun.

rayb