Bang Shootie conversation

[Orangeslice13]

No, shot it several times and really didn't care about safety issue because its just a fun gun. But then decided to completely tear it down and refinish, since doing that thought I would make it right

I enjoy the refining/refinishing/restoration of guns.
I currently have 3 lined up.

 

[SlipKidVol]

I enjoy the refining/refinishing/restoration of guns.
I currently have 3 lined up.

Yep. Love your posts,pics and passion

 

[Orangeslice13]

Yep. Love your posts,pics and passion

I picked up the M1 carbine today.
I both love it and am sad for it. I’ll post pictures soon. It’s been sanded down so all the markings on the stock are gone. It’s been filled in too. Barrel band is gone as is the front and rear sights……..but it is a 1943 Winchester battle rifle. She deserves to be restored. I am debating what to do about the stock. I believe it’s beyond repair as all markings are gone but restocking seems like an insult to her.

 

[VolNExile]

I have new project.
I’ve gotten a M1 carbide (cheap) I’ll have it Monday.
It’s a 1944 Winchester.
It’s missing the front and rear sights. And also missing the bayonet carrier. This sling areas in the stock have been filled in.

I’m not sure how to proceed.
I’m thinking it should be returned to original condition.
What say y’all?

pictures soon?

While happily confessing a pretty-much complete ignorance of firearms, I’m intrigued: you have the need for a bayonet? Do tell!

 

[Orangeslice13]

While happily confessing a pretty-much complete ignorance of firearms, I’m intrigued: you have the need for a bayonet? Do tell!

The need is to look original. And that’s about it. Lol

 

[VolNExile]

The need is to look original. And that’s about it. Lol

Well, I am crushed. I thought that maybe you were adding coyote-spearing to your list of hobbies (no not that kind of coyote, and not that kind of spearing. )

 

[Orangeslice13]

Well, I am crushed. I thought that maybe you were adding coyote-spearing to your list of hobbies (no not that kind of coyote, and not that kind of spearing. )

 

[Orangeslice13]

Before after

 

[GVF]

Before View attachment 434812afterView attachment 434813

 

[SlipKidVol]

Safety, hammer and sear replaced. Good to go. Shooting this weekend

 

[82_VOL_83]

While happily confessing a pretty-much complete ignorance of firearms, I’m intrigued: you have the need for a bayonet? Do tell!

Everyone should have a bayonet.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Safety, hammer and sear replaced. Good to go. Shooting this weekend View attachment 436316

Looks great

 

[Tin Man]

When I took my 1900 and Fulton to a gunsmith with a reputation for working on older firearms, the 1900 was damaged (dent in the left barrel) by the shop. Even though I had pictures proving the 1900 wasn’t damaged before they handled it, even though there was no mention of damage on their intake paperwork, the shop denied any liability and demanded payment in full or they would seize my guns and sell them to recover moneys due per their intake agreement. Though riled up by the damage done to my 1900, I paid the bill to avoid losing the Fulton. Gun Brokers have declined consignment of the 1900. A 100+ year old gun with damask barrels, it wasn’t to be fired, but it’s just a wall hanger, now.

 

[Orangeslice13]

When I took my 1900 and Fulton to a gunsmith with a reputation for working on older firearms, the 1900 was damaged (dent in the left barrel) by the shop. Even though I had pictures proving the 1900 wasn’t damaged before they handled it, even though there was no mention of damage on their intake paperwork, the shop denied any liability and demanded payment in full or they would seize my guns and sell them to recover moneys due per their intake agreement. Though riled up by the damage done to my 1900, I paid the bill to avoid losing the Fulton. Gun Brokers have declined consignment of the 1900. A 100+ year old gun with damask barrels, it wasn’t to be fired, but it’s just a wall hanger, now.

That sucks

 

[82_VOL_83]

Small claims court?

 

[Tin Man]

Small claims court?

My word against theirs.

 

[82_VOL_83]

My word against theirs.

You have dated pics?

 

[Tin Man]

You have dated pics?

My pics may show the gun without damage, but their argument is that the gun had the dent when I brought it in. That no damage was recorded on the intake form will be characterized as normal business practice by producing numerous examples. Basically, I don’t know who damaged the gun and cannot name a responsible person. The legal advice I’ve received adds up to I’m schtupped and don’t go to that gun shop again.

 

[Orangeslice13]

My pics may show the gun without damage, but their argument is that the gun had the dent when I brought it in. That no damage was recorded on the intake form will be characterized as normal business practice by producing numerous examples. Basically, I don’t know who damaged the gun and cannot name a responsible person. The legal advice I’ve received adds up to I’m schtupped and don’t go to that gun shop again.

I’d put that story on their Facebook page

 

[Orangeslice13]

Or

 

[Orangeslice13]

I’ll give you 100$

 

[Tin Man]

I’ll give you 100$

Is that an offer for my 1900 in its current condition?

 

[Orangeslice13]

Is that an offer for my 1900 in its current condition?

Sure.

 

[Tin Man]

Sure.

We’re working stiffs. You observe the Sabbath. I’m willing to meet on a Sunday.

 

[SlipKidVol]

went to my father-in law a couple weekends ago to shot the M1, and my dumb a$$ forgot clips, but it was so quite and nice I was like OK, no biggy. He says you want to shot my 22, no, thats fine; you want to shot the 16ga, no; you want to shot my .45 !!! you got a .45?

yep, he thinks he bought from American Riflemen magazine in early 1960, had to go to union station to pick it up (Chattanooga Choo Choo), paid $20 bucks. Hadn't been shot in 20 years. I put an end to that streak.