Info on building the Chippewa rifle

[Scrounge]

Hadn't thought of copying a Favorite or a 44. In which case I'd use a "sideplate" as the pattern. It has a longer leg on the breechblock, which takes some of the stress off the link.

Thing is, the O.P. seems to have his barrel picked out already. Hasn't said what it's chambered for. Not some high pressure centerfire, I hope.

Depends on his skill level. I've got a nice shiny new certificate that says I completed and "Advanced Manual Machinist" course, but without a lot more practice, I'm not a "real" machinist, and I'm unlikely to live long enough to become a "real" gunsmith. Hobbyist is all I gunning for. by the time I saw your message, I'd seen what I think was him saying he's going to drop this project and try something else, but could be mistaken. I'm doing all my playing with the two Stevens rifles I have, a 1915 Favorite, and a Crackshot #26 of indeterminate age in .32 RF Long, and .32 RF short.

Bill

[terrytm]

Hi:
I found a company called Vanguard Arms that makes and sales a Kit to make the Chicopee Rifle that looks very nice and simpler to build.
As a separate part from the kit they offer a trunnion for the barrel.
If you have had experience with Vanguard Arms please let me know what you think of them and their products and services.
Thanks,
Terryt

[uscra112]

Well, now! Ain't THAT interesting. Since they're using a waterjet, I wonder if I can talk 'em into making some Stevens 44 parts people need.

They could easily kit up the Page-Lewis, too.