About gundoc

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Age
77
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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22-11-2014
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  1. TLB
    TLB liked post by gundoc On thread : .303s
    The missing ejector screw on the No4 Mk2 is an easy fix but before you do that check to ensure the rifle has not been rebarreled to 7.62x51. This was a popular conversion with the Mk2's as they were...
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 06:48 PM
  2. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : .303s
    The missing ejector screw on the No4 Mk2 is an easy fix but before you do that check to ensure the rifle has not been rebarreled to 7.62x51. This was a popular conversion with the Mk2's as they were...
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 04:16 PM
  3. Ned
    Ned liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I don't know what the Wapiti licenses cost but I found one of my grandfather's Otago Acclimatisation Society licenses dated 1927 to shoot one Red stag in the Matukituki. The price was 5 Pounds which...
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 06:41 AM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    The Germans had the habit of only numbering their guns from 1-10,00, then starting again with a lower-case script letter (a, b, c, etc.). Lugers, Mausers, MP 40's, Maxims, etc. all have this system,...
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 01:19 AM
  5. TeRei
    TeRei liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I designed and made 2-shot net guns for Mick and Alan in the late '70's early 80's and did a wee bit of flying in a 500 with Alan and Spence Putwain doing 'field testing'. All great guys! Possibly...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 10:23 PM
  6. TeRei
    TeRei liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I don't know what the Wapiti licenses cost but I found one of my grandfather's Otago Acclimatisation Society licenses dated 1927 to shoot one Red stag in the Matukituki. The price was 5 Pounds which...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 10:23 PM
  7. 6x47
    6x47 liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I don't know what the Wapiti licenses cost but I found one of my grandfather's Otago Acclimatisation Society licenses dated 1927 to shoot one Red stag in the Matukituki. The price was 5 Pounds which...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 09:44 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I don't know what the Wapiti licenses cost but I found one of my grandfather's Otago Acclimatisation Society licenses dated 1927 to shoot one Red stag in the Matukituki. The price was 5 Pounds which...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 08:24 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I designed and made 2-shot net guns for Mick and Alan in the late '70's early 80's and did a wee bit of flying in a 500 with Alan and Spence Putwain doing 'field testing'. All great guys! Possibly...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 08:24 PM
  10. Black Rabbit
    Black Rabbit liked post by gundoc On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    I don't know what the Wapiti licenses cost but I found one of my grandfather's Otago Acclimatisation Society licenses dated 1927 to shoot one Red stag in the Matukituki. The price was 5 Pounds which...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 08:17 PM
  11. 19Badger
    19Badger liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    The Germans had the habit of only numbering their guns from 1-10,00, then starting again with a lower-case script letter (a, b, c, etc.). Lugers, Mausers, MP 40's, Maxims, etc. all have this system,...
    Liked On: 22-06-2023, 08:19 PM
  12. kotuku
    kotuku liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    Further to the above I just did some quick research on WW1 Luger numbers and there are more than 100 Lugers with the same serial number, over 3 manufacturers, so assuming the lower-case script number...
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 09:59 AM
  13. kotuku
    kotuku liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    The Germans had the habit of only numbering their guns from 1-10,00, then starting again with a lower-case script letter (a, b, c, etc.). Lugers, Mausers, MP 40's, Maxims, etc. all have this system,...
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 09:59 AM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Sealing walnut stock
    I always use lacquer based sanding sealer then sand it off with fine wet & dry. That fills the pores before you apply an oil finish. I always use artist's linseed oil for that, available at any art...
    Liked On: 20-06-2023, 04:13 PM
  15. Husky1600#2
    Husky1600#2 liked post by gundoc On thread : Sealing walnut stock
    I always use lacquer based sanding sealer then sand it off with fine wet & dry. That fills the pores before you apply an oil finish. I always use artist's linseed oil for that, available at any art...
    Liked On: 20-06-2023, 03:00 PM

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