Building short N.W. Trade Gun ...

[Rob M.]

Tang screw in and T.G. on ! Now drill the T.G. wood screw holes and screw em down ... Watch centerline ....

 

[Rob M.]

Oh $hit !!! Some d@mn deer eatin tree huggin hillbilly went and drilled the d@mn touch hole !!!?!!!! Oh No !!!!!!!

 

[Rob M.]

Thinkin about a quick side plate inlet before the first test shot ... I'll fix the tail of the S.P. later but would like to have the S.P. on the gun .....front .bolt wont reach lock though so have to inlet S.P. first ...gettin dark fast .....decision's decisions !! Gonna inlet the S.P. !!! ....

 

[Rob M.]

... Almost .....

 

[Rob M.]

Got it all done ... I have a NW trade gun in " roughed in " but shootable condition . Time to chill a bit on the porch ... Watch the cardinals and woodpeckers in the feeders and the Robin's huntin worms

 

[Rob M.]

Its so amazing when they take their first steps ...

 

[WALT53]

Its so amazing when they take their first steps ...

Rob that shorty is gonna look sweat when you finish the stock and brown that old metal,can’t wait to see it go boom though.This one seemed to go fast for use watching maybe not for you ,but just another day for you
but a learning curve for use onlookers.Your posts are all just as interesting as the first and maybe even getting BETTER,for me any way.very informative and very interesting Rob well done when it’s done an you show use you shooting it via a video lol lol .

 

[Rob M.]

Rob that shorty is gonna look sweat when you finish the stock and brown that old metal,can’t wait to see it go boom though.This one seemed to go fast for use watching maybe not for you ,but just another day for you
but a learning curve for use onlookers.Your posts are all just as interesting as the first and maybe even getting BETTER,for me any way.very informative and very interesting Rob well done when it’s done an you show use you shooting it via a video lol lol .

It did go pretty fast. The shorties are bit easier. She's in shootin order right now so I'm excited to shoot er . Gonna do that tomorrow . Wish I could think of something goofey to shoot for ya , LOL ! Let's see 150 in lock , 18 in side plate , 45 in barrel , bolts ...Cool ! I got less than $240 in this sucker ! Bad thing is I think its gonna look really bad , oh well , its mine ... Those cracks in the stock are extensive and I think they are gonna stick out like a sore thumb after I fill them in ... And that buttstock !!! That wood is harder than Wang leather !!! I can't hardly work it !! Burl !! Its a b%-%#@ !! Oh well , it'll be ugly but ....itll shoot ! . I do need to put it down for awhile though and get back on the Fusil de Chasse ... but I am gonna shoot it first ... I have a gun again ! YEAH !!!!

 

[WALT53]

It did go pretty fast. The shorties are bit easier. She's in shootin order right now so I'm excited to shoot er . Gonna do that tomorrow . Wish I could think of something goofey to shoot for ya , LOL ! Let's see 150 in lock , 18 in side plate , 45 in barrel , bolts ...Cool ! I got less than $240 in this sucker ! Bad thing is I think its gonna look really bad , oh well , its mine ... Those cracks in the stock are extensive and I think they are gonna stick out like a sore thumb after I fill them in ... And that buttstock !!! That wood is harder than Wang leather !!! I can't hardly work it !! Burl !! Its a b%-%#@ !! Oh well , it'll be ugly but ....itll shoot ! . I do need to put it down for awhile though and get back on the Fusil de Chasse ... but I am gonna shoot it first ... I have a gun again ! YEAH !!!!

Looking forward to watching you shoot er Rob.

 

[victor#0]

I wouldn't call it ugly, it just gives it character. You certainly won't think twice about dragging her through the brush chasing rabbits.

 

[Joemolf]

Trigger guard time ....cut out a strip , put it to the hammer and the hillbilly anvil , beat a he $#!+ outta it to form the bow ...then start bendin her ... Keep checking with Bill , the pattern , to make sure she's right ! Bill knows ! nope , not good enough , keep tweeking it ....

Railroad Track?

 

[Joemolf]

Cut off excess , grind , file fit and ...finished ....well , mostly .....

I can see your rasp marks. You have rasps that work. It’s been a struggle for me to find rasps that can take down the maple. They have some pricey rasps online but they’re second or third cut to fine. Any recommendations on a source for course rasps? Where are all the real rasps sold? Craft Works and Lee High Valley have a 12 inch in a number 6 cut why not any other. I got a sureform planner but I have to put all my weight on it to cut. Probably fine on pine but not hardwood like maple. I found a crescent nicholson yesterday but the reviews are not the greatest. They used to make good files . I hate buying stuff and then return it because it doesn’t work.

 

[Rob M.]

I wouldn't call it ugly, it just gives it character. You certainly won't think twice about dragging her through the brush chasing rabbits.

LOL !! Good point ! " Here bunny bunny bunny ! "

 

[Rob M.]

Funny thing ...I got this rasp from my buddy Alan back in the early 90 s. It was so sharp it scared me ...apparently I've worn it it out as now a aldays I've been using the one I bought from the local hardware cause its sharper ! LOL ...you already know more about rasps brands than I do bud , sorry ...wish I could be of help. This thing is the nastiest burl in the world in the butt section ...its a struggle to day the least . take care

 

[Rob M.]

Railroad Track?

Yep , its a chunk of railroad track some nice local fella just up and gave me . Thanks Chuck !

 

[Rob M.]

Rob that shorty is gonna look sweat when you finish the stock and brown that old metal,can’t wait to see it go boom though.This one seemed to go fast for use watching maybe not for you ,but just another day for you
but a learning curve for use onlookers.Your posts are all just as interesting as the first and maybe even getting BETTER,for me any way.very informative and very interesting Rob well done when it’s done an you show use you shooting it via a video lol lol .

Here ya go bud ...gonna do one with it shooting upside down too in just a sec

 

[WALT53]

Here ya go bud ...gonna do one with it shooting upside down too in just a sec

That has nice fast ignition and looks real good size wise in your hands,and if it’s a shot gun barrel like you said I’d bet it well give more than bunnies a hard time .awesomeI like it.

 

[Rob M.]

Gonna be ugly but it'll fill the pot ! 4.6 pounds too ! Its 24 ga. , 26" barrel

That has nice fast ignition and looks real good size wise in your hands,and if it’s a shot gun barrel like you said I’d bet it well give more than bunnies a hard time .awesomeI like it.

 

[WALT53]

That has nice fast ignition and looks real good size wise in your hands,and if it’s a shot gun barrel like you said I’d bet it well give more than bunnies a hard time .awesomeI like it.

Geez .Rob was that your home made powder you were using .

 

[WALT53]

Gonna be ugly but it'll fill the pot ! 4.6 pounds too ! Its 24 ga. , 26" barrel

That’s your opinion not mine I like it .