The firearm thread

[Wolf]

Got a Gevarm take-down 22 semi-auto, large bolt under the front of the fore-end with a coin-sized slot, half a minute and half a rifle.

And due to a barrel bulge (long story long time ago) I cut down the barrel behind the bulge, now the overall length of it is 765mm so even assembled it's short-as. (Disassembled with the butt unscrewed from the action it makes a bundle only about 250-300mm long)

And I use a moderator on it, (which makes it look 'normal') a very handy/sneaky little rifle.

That sounds just the biz. Personally, I'd replace the retaining bolt with one that has a folding "wing" head that can lie flat against the forestock. If the moderator is one of the slimline models that's not a lot greater diameter than the barrel, I'd seriously consider drilling a hole in the stock to slide it into (like the cleaning kit in the stock of the old SMLEs).

Did you do the cutting down, belling and threading of the barrel yourself or did you get a gunsmith to do it?

[scumdog]

That sounds just the biz. Personally, I'd replace the retaining bolt with one that has a folding "wing" head that can lie flat against the forestock. If the moderator is one of the slimline models that's not a lot greater diameter than the barrel, I'd seriously consider drilling a hole in the stock to slide it into (like the cleaning kit in the stock of the old SMLEs).

Did you do the cutting down, belling and threading of the barrel yourself or did you get a gunsmith to do it?

The butt is filled with extra ammo!!

And my fitter-welder cousin did the job of shortening/threading etc. for me.

This Gevarmit works like a Sten, i.e. fires from an open bolt, has no firing-pin, extractor or anything attached to the bolt except for the cocking-handle.

[sAsLEX]

The butt is filled with extra ammo!!

And my fitter-welder cousin did the job of shortening/threading etc. for me.

This Gevarmit works like a Sten, i.e. fires from an open bolt, has no firing-pin, extractor or anything attached to the bolt except for the cocking-handle.

Great aye, and if the pin that retains the bolt is a little tight/worn then all of a sudden you have an automatic .22

[The Pastor]

kb shooting on sunday can't wait.

[Mr Merde]

kb shooting on sunday can't wait.

Can I come???

[Mr Merde]

Great aye, and if the pin that retains the bolt is a little tight/worn then all of a sudden you have an automatic .22

Nothing like a good "cook off".

After the ownership of semi automatic long arms was made illegal in the Uk the were a number of attempts to circumnavigate the rules.

Onre I remember in particular was a "pistol" version of the AR15 rifle.

We were given a couple of these by the manufacturers to try for a weekend.

Off to the range with 4 cases of 223 ammo.

After about 20 or so mags in each PISTOL something happened and the started to cook off.

4 cases of ammo (4000 rounds) most of which fired at full auto. Pull the trigger once and 30 rounds let go. The only point at which it stopped was when the mag was empty. What a wonderful afternoon.

Needless to say we didnt buy any of these pistols. Also the ones were were trialing were absolutely f@#ked

One of the other members of my club had a Micro Uzi pistol. He accidentally broke of a small piece of metal inside the mechanism and suddenly he had a full select fire pistol. Now that was real fun.

[Wolf]

The Stirling Arms fake M-16 (.22lr semi) with a matchstick jammed into a hole in the side of the receiver will empty its 16-round mag in very short order - more a ripping sound than gunfire.

That was good fun. A waste of ammo, but good fun.

[The Pastor]

Can I come???

if you're good!

[Indiana_Jones]

kb shooting on sunday can't wait.

Same!

-Indy

[Mr Merde]

Well I had 4 of you here today and a real plearure to meet all of you.

Indiana Jones, Renegade Master, sasLex and Curious AJ.

Glad to meet all of you. As I said you are welcome anytime you need to trry out your rifles.

Pick the right time and we have bunnies, hares and wild turkeys to hunt.

Phil the landowner was most impressed with all of you.

Really hope you all enjoyed yourselves.


Chris

[sAsLEX]

Was good to get a couple of packs of ammo downrange!

New rifle was giving some ok groups, prob more the fault of me not having shot in a while than the rifle

[hospitalfood]

Well I had 4 of you here today and a real plearure to meet all of you.

Indiana Jones, Renegade Master, sasLex and Curious AJ.

Glad to meet all of you. As I said you are welcome anytime you need to trry out your rifles.

Pick the right time and we have bunnies, hares and wild turkeys to hunt.

Phil the landowner was most impressed with all of you.

Really hope you all enjoyed yourselves.


Chris

sounds like fun. i have my licence and a few toys. what area are you in ?

[Mr Merde]

sounds like fun. i have my licence and a few toys. what area are you in ?

Franklin, Just south of Tuakau. HAve a nmate who lives in your town. He shoots with Dargaville pistol club. Put you in touch if you like.

Chris

[sAsLEX]

Just checked with Dad, his lever action is a Winchester 1892 Model in 38-40

[Mr Merde]

Just checked with Dad, his lever action is a Winchester 1892 Model in 38-40

that one we were firing today is a copy of a 92 Winchester. MAde to look old.

Designed by the one and only John Moses Browning.

Your dads one is a classic. 38-40 is actually a .40 calibre rifle. Bit of a strange calibre for them to load as they had the 44-40 already and this round was a little under powered.

Does your dad need ammo?

You can still buy it in the US but it would be better if you hand loaded it.

Colt also chambered their single action revolver in this calibre.

Probably best to use the real powder in it as they did produce them right up till about 1920, and their action is really strong but they were designed for black powder.

If he ever wants it to go to a good home let me know as you have probably guessed I am a real fan of the old stuff.

Chris

PS
I was really chuffed that you liked my buffalo rifle.
You four are the first to see it almost finished apart from Sharron.
Who by the way appologises for not joining in but was suffering from a bad headache (we were paint stripping before you arrived).