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  1. Archie Otto

    Mauser bolt issue

    OK you Mauser nuts, I just got some bolt parts from GPC for my Siamese Mauser project. Problem is the cocking piece locks on the firing pin 90° out of position for the bolt sleeve. As you may know the firing pin and bolt sleeve are slotted to prevent the pin from rotating. This is a pic with the...
  2. Archie Otto

    Pewter nose cap pour

    This is a previous trapdoor stock I did. It is really ugly IMNSHO so re-stocked with that hawken stock in the black powder section. Anyway, poured a nose cap on it. Give you guys an idea of how I did it just for the un-indoctinated. In this one I incorporated the sling mount into the stock due...
  3. Archie Otto

    Latest BP project

    1884 trapdoor, .45-70 in a Hawken stock.
  4. Archie Otto

    For all who have served

    Very nice ceremony today and a fitting display of boots, rifle and steel pot....
  5. Archie Otto

    Arisaka Arsenal Markings?

    Firearms history is a topic that has been stuck in my head since I was about 10 years old as I'm sure is the case with many of us here. I have a couple of type 38 Arisaka sporter rifles that I love dearly and since my admiration and their personal history is their greatest value, I think...
  6. Archie Otto

    What is wrong with Arisaka?

    I have noticed a deep dislike to all around avoidance of Arisaka rifles in the U.S.. From what I have read the type 38 actions are pretty much the strongest surplus action available. Is it the safety or just hate?
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