My unknown rifle journey

[kelvinator]

But being a kit, there is no Allen F.A. roll mark on the barrel.

No mystery...unless yours was a completely assembled rifle when you got it.
Even then, it was most likely a kit to begin with.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

No mystery...unless yours was a completely assembled rifle when you got it.
Even then, it was most likely a kit to begin with.

Now that’s an interesting fact. I need to ask the original owner about that. So, with the Allen mark, yours was already assembled. Added to learning curve.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

Ok, let’s forget nipples for awhile. Got plenty else to do. Worked on forend nose piece, shaping stock into place tonight.

 

[x_count]

Good progress! Keep at it, slow and steady..

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

Good progress! Keep at it, slow and steady..

Chief, I feel like I’m working on a dozen casualties and triage is a female dog! But thanks for the encouragement. Story update to follow.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

So I needed a break from sanding the barrel. I know you are all tired of the nipples saga. But for those who find themselves in this situation, maybe this will help. First Kelvinator made a strong compelling argument why my rifles nipple threads should be 1/4-28. Without repeating the before mentioned numerous attempts to figure this out and a small chunk of change, I decided to throw my cautionary approach to the wayside. Looked through my collection of taps, and as the pic shows, didn’t have that one of course. Looking through my stash of stuff, I found a nipple associated with my 50cal Hawkin. Lo and behold, it was 1/4-28. I wrenched it into place. Pulled out recently purchased nipples of said size, and it fit. I’m calling the nipple saga over. Thanks again Kelvinator for the push.
P.S. that’s a Plano rifle cartridge box. Excellent for organizing one’s taps.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

Just finished my toe plate. Only took 5 hours, jeez. Started out with a shelf bracket….and wha-La…toe plate.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

First coat of 50/50 after rub down. This is one ugly piece of wood.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

A 3M scratch pad made quick work applying Jax Black this evening. Much easier than I expected. Maintaining uniformity was a matter of applying more and extra pressure on the scrub pad. Oiled w/wd-40 after Jax was dry, then buffed out.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

Looking good.
Alot of the parts shown so far resemble my Santa Fe Hawken, very similar to Pedersoli Rocky Mountain as already stated, could be Ithaca too I suppose.
Take your time and go slow, you'll have one sweet rifle when done.

Started a thread, Hawken History, need to check it out. I would say you are correct. The style is Santa Fe. Likely Uberti. In the link I provided from the main article, Italian models, it even describes the locks, distinguishing between kit and completed rifles. FYI, I miss spelled the title, Hawkin vs Hawken. Couldn’t fix.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

Side bar note. Those interested in the Jax Black, I can confirm, it will not change the appearance of German Silver. For me then, I will leave those parts as is.

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

All the metal is done. Here is the barrel. I’ll show off the rest after it has been all put back together.