Different ?

[Billthomas]

150159150160150161150162150163Thought I would try a military approach to this one, almost ugly, but a change of pace. Thanks for looking, BT

[tdoyka]

thats real nice!!!!

what caliber?

[Mk42gunner]

I would knock the shine back a bit on the wood, but I like the looks of it.

Robert

[Billthomas]

It has a .357 bore, so I have a few chambering to choose from, that shine won't last long.

[Frank46]

Looks like it was once a high wall winder musket except for the 357 caliber. Hit the finish with some 4/0 steel wool. Will knock back the shine. Or try some pumice or rotten stone with a little kerosene of an old t shirt. Frank

[Mk42gunner]

.35 WCF sounds like fun, The easy to get brass version is the .35 Krag (necked up .30-40) I believe.

Robert

[Billthomas]

Considered a 35 Krag, but will have to make a reamer, thinking about a .357 mag and a re-chamber later. This project is the finish to a post that is on page 15 under Stevens

[Billthomas]

150200This article prompted me to try this build. BT

[salpal48]

my opinion. i would think twice before changing . you have a real classic there . did you do a chamber cast. . you might be surpised on the True caliber and the value
sal

[Billthomas]

I have no idea of the value, that one is special to me because I milled the action and parts from bar stock, the barrel was a rough blank, and the wood came from a local saw mill, sights and butt plate are salvage pieces. the color case didn't come out the best but it has a hardened surface and is usable. sorry if I mislead anyone, this is just a hobby of mine and I enjoy sharing it, thanks again B.T.

[Mk42gunner]

I had no idea Winchester had ever made a "Standard Carbine" on the 1885 action, but I am in awe of your skills to make your own rifles.

I'm still in the thinking stages of making a Page-Lewis .22. Of course with the cost of .22 ammo these days, I am thinking of making something suitable for a small center fire round instead.

Robert

[Billthomas]

No one is sure of the amount made, probably 50 or less, very rare. More filing than skill, Start on that Page Lewis, it's a good feeling to build something that lasts, everything that I ever made in the shops has been in the junk yards for years. Thanks, and good luck. B.T.

[Bazoo]

Pretty cool. Itd be pretty sweet to chamber for 357 magnum in my opinion.

[flint45]

Great job man Iwish I could make my own rifles.

[Billthomas]

Thanks, make the first step, get a few good books for inspiration and the rest is all fun. B.t.