Thread: Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

I had a bit of down time in the workshop while I wait for my 222 Rimmed projects retaining compound to cure

So I ripped into this Stevens 044 1/2 32 Long rimfire.
Converted the breech block from RF to CF. Not so easy on this model but a good result and for the location perfect.





I had to re cut the 32 RF chamber to 32-20 CF.
Pretty weird reaming out rusty swarf, but it cut a nice enough chamber.

Tested the firing pin strike and protrusion.



I had to make a new lever pivot pin, New barrel location screw stud, re shape the extractor tip and fix the ejector spring and plunger.

But the first test fire was a great success considering the bore is not great.



But sadly at this point I ran out of ammunition and I loaned my dies to someone who's currently out of the country.
I think @Tedz50 has some ammo aside for me.

Turns out it was a cool little filler project that filled in a wet day.
Now I can get back on to the 222 Rimmed tomorrow