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  1. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I have made one main lever screw blank from 4340 and scratch cut a 7/32-40 thread so the button die goes on straight I will make 2 or 3 of these so I can choose the best one when they are hardened...
    Liked On: 17-10-2022, 03:49 PM
  2. john worthington
    john worthington liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I will be sure to get in touch with you if I blow up the rifle and the stock is available That's if I'm still alive
    Liked On: 17-10-2022, 03:15 PM
  3. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    There's a small island of very nice checkering on the hammer cocking piece It would be a crime to fit a repop without the patina and these details So slow and steady and use as much of the...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 10:41 PM
  4. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    There's a small island of very nice checkering on the hammer cocking piece It would be a crime to fit a repop without the patina and these details So slow and steady and use as much of the...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 09:39 PM
  5. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    There's a small island of very nice checkering on the hammer cocking piece It would be a crime to fit a repop without the patina and these details So slow and steady and use as much of the...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 06:38 PM
  6. Kiwi.bloke
    Kiwi.bloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    There's a small island of very nice checkering on the hammer cocking piece It would be a crime to fit a repop without the patina and these details So slow and steady and use as much of the...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 06:20 PM
  7. Shamus_
    Shamus_ liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I have made one main lever screw blank from 4340 and scratch cut a 7/32-40 thread so the button die goes on straight I will make 2 or 3 of these so I can choose the best one when they are hardened...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 06:00 PM
  8. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    There's a small island of very nice checkering on the hammer cocking piece It would be a crime to fit a repop without the patina and these details So slow and steady and use as much of the...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 05:47 PM
  9. Kiwi.bloke
    Kiwi.bloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    No I want to keep it as original as possible I've fixed worse it just takes time and care and a bit of brain storming
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 02:59 PM
  10. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Cast Lead Thread ?
    No speed limit on powder coated gas checked bullets other than running out of case capacity
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 02:21 PM
  11. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I have made one main lever screw blank from 4340 and scratch cut a 7/32-40 thread so the button die goes on straight I will make 2 or 3 of these so I can choose the best one when they are hardened...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 02:21 PM
  12. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I have made one main lever screw blank from 4340 and scratch cut a 7/32-40 thread so the button die goes on straight I will make 2 or 3 of these so I can choose the best one when they are hardened...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 02:19 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I want to make a proper fix and be able to shoot this occasionally as a party piece It's been in collections a long time and I'm the first owner who has plans to shoot it So no surprises with...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:56 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    And a worn and bent main under lever pivot screw Will make a new one to the slightly worn frame, lever and extractor sizes out of 4340 high carbon steel and harden and temper it Should last...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:56 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Marlin Ballard restoration
    I will be sure to get in touch with you if I blow up the rifle and the stock is available That's if I'm still alive
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 01:55 PM

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