That is a cool story sixgun
That is also a cool Volcanic
At one time, there was a detachable Butt Stock for it.
Thanks for posting the picture.
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- Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charlie?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3780
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charlie?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3780
Re: Charlie?
Thank you sixgun
I did build a couple more Volcanic's after that documentation posted here
Manganese Bronze and Titanium
That Titanium gun was the most difficult thing I ever tackled But I am pleased with what I was able to do.
I will never do that again though
I did build a couple more Volcanic's after that documentation posted here
Manganese Bronze and Titanium
That Titanium gun was the most difficult thing I ever tackled But I am pleased with what I was able to do.
I will never do that again though
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charlie?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3780
Re: Charlie?
I am still alive and kicking
I have not built much lately though
My last project was a 45 ACP Derringer, I will try to post a picture here.
Many of you have already seen this if you visit other Gun related sites.
I have not built much lately though
My last project was a 45 ACP Derringer, I will try to post a picture here.
Many of you have already seen this if you visit other Gun related sites.
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
He is scheduled to came back the end of August, then he wants to take 3 weeks leave.JReed wrote:A work of art. When does he get to shoot it and give us a range report?
I hope to spend some time on the range with him.
- Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 Cowboy Dies...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1903
Re: 45-70 Cowboy Dies...
I thought this was about an Old Cow Boy, who shot a 45-70, kicking the bucket
I see El Chivo and 20cows, had the same thoughts.
These kind of titles are hard on us "sensitive" old men
I see El Chivo and 20cows, had the same thoughts.
These kind of titles are hard on us "sensitive" old men
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
She is almost finished.
Weighs 9 Lbs. 4 Oz.
I still need to contour the Trigger Guard, Get that Aluminum Anodized, Rust Blue the Barrel.
Weighs 9 Lbs. 4 Oz.
I still need to contour the Trigger Guard, Get that Aluminum Anodized, Rust Blue the Barrel.
- Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt Lightning Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1504
Re: Colt Lightning Rifle
If you send it out for re-lining, look for someone who knows what he is doing.
I would go for "John Taylor" on this one also.
Charlie
I would go for "John Taylor" on this one also.
Charlie
- Wed May 29, 2013 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
Beautiful craftsmanship! From the photo, it looks like the barrel sits on its pivots in those semi-circular grooves. I'm thinking that it would jump out of that when it is fired. How is the barrel attached to the mount? Thank you My Friend. There will be some Bronze straps over those Trunions when ...
- Tue May 28, 2013 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of more pistol grips
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2843
Re: Pictures of more pistol grips
And the Left is a mirror of the Right.
I know your pride.
Really nice, My Friend.
Charlie
I know your pride.
Really nice, My Friend.
Charlie
- Fri May 24, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steam,
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1913
Re: Steam,
Heres a close up showing some detail.
- Fri May 24, 2013 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steam,
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1913
Steam,
I noticed some of you Guys enjoy seeing "Homebuilt Steam engines"
Here is a Locomotive I built several years back.
It is made intirely from Stainless Steel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtW2UE66nqs
Hope it's OK with the Moderators.
Charlie
Here is a Locomotive I built several years back.
It is made intirely from Stainless Steel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtW2UE66nqs
Hope it's OK with the Moderators.
Charlie
- Fri May 24, 2013 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spotting ‘scopes: soon obsolete?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1639
Re: Spotting ‘scopes: soon obsolete soon?
BlaineG wrote:Wow....If you think shooting your Chrony will hack ya off....
That's what I was thinking.
The only thing safe downrange is the target when I'm shooting
- Thu May 23, 2013 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JOHN DEERE D105
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2151
Re: JOHN DEERE D105
I got a John Deer L108. It's loaded with safety interlocks. You can't back it up without pushing a back up button first. It won't start unless you are sitting in the seat, have the blade disengaged, and foot on the brake. The engine will stop if you stand up or lean over too far, relieving the safet...
- Thu May 23, 2013 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
Here ye go, " JReed " :) About the strength of that Action. As I said, I have already fired it twice, into a large Oak Log in my garage. These were "hand loads" that someone else did. One of them, the Primer was flat as a pancake, the pressure would have had to be in excess of 70...
- Mon May 20, 2013 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
That was the idea.
Thanks for posting that picture.
Thanks for posting that picture.
- Mon May 20, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
Re: A Marine's Gun,
Breech is centered. Fireing Pin angles up from bottom. I have already fired it twice. I love how solid she locks up. Should be finished in another 2 to 3 weeks. Will post more pictures and try to get a video for you Guys. I really enjoy the inthususm, respect, and appreciation you Guys show me. defi...
- Mon May 20, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Marine's Gun,
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4856
A Marine's Gun,
My Son is in the Marines, serving in Bahrain as we speak. He is a Designated Marksman on a Fast Team. He ask Dear Old Dad to build him a Rifle. I ask him what he wanted, but he didn't have anything in perticular on his mind except something that I would build. I ask him if he wanted a 50 BMG, but he...
- Wed May 08, 2013 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: H&R Trapdoor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4710
Re: H&R Trapdoor
A long, long, time ago, I was able to put 5 consegative shots on a target at 100 yards that measured 1.125 center to center, max spread.
A H+R Officer's model, Remington, 405 Grain factory loads.
I still have that beautiful rifle.
Charlie
A H+R Officer's model, Remington, 405 Grain factory loads.
I still have that beautiful rifle.
Charlie
- Fri May 03, 2013 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suffered a loss today !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2514
Re: Suffered a loss today !
Sorry to hear about your loss.
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Guns,
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3773
Re: Lever Guns,
Ok, I need to know more about that cartridge. :D Looks like there is a case cannelure (correct term) for seating? Is that a replica of an original cartridge or something new? The rim is interesting also.[/quote] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Guns,
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3773
Re: Lever Guns,
Yes, Yes,sore shoulder wrote:Charlie, are these fully functional, and do you shoot them?
They are fully functional, and I do shoot them.
The rifle will push a 40 Caliber, 140 grain bullet out the muzzle at 925 FPS.
I have an 8" Pistol that does 890 FPS.
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Guns,
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3773
Re: Lever Guns,
You, "My Friends",
Your compliments,
Your appreciation,
your respect,
Your understanding,
Your enjoyment,
For You, I am here,
In return, You have made me, a very rich man.
I don't know how to say Thank You, to the extent that I am honored.
Charlie
Your compliments,
Your appreciation,
your respect,
Your understanding,
Your enjoyment,
For You, I am here,
In return, You have made me, a very rich man.
I don't know how to say Thank You, to the extent that I am honored.
Charlie
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For All of You Who Served In Vietnam...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1691
Re: For All of You Who Served In Vietnam...
I had a "Zippo", that was a long time ago.
It was not engraved, I don't know what ever became of it.
Don't be so quick to thumb that flint wheel.
The cotton could have been removed, and filled with Flash Powder, and the whick replaces with with a fuse.
It was not engraved, I don't know what ever became of it.
Don't be so quick to thumb that flint wheel.
The cotton could have been removed, and filled with Flash Powder, and the whick replaces with with a fuse.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3538
Re: Need prayers for those around me...
Stay away from all sugars.
10 minutes after eating a candy bar, you would kill for a cigaret.
10 minutes after eating a candy bar, you would kill for a cigaret.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Guns,
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3773
Lever Guns,
Up in "Members Skills Showcase" you see where I built a Volcanic Rifle from Aircraft Aluminum. I have built this Rifle again, this time I used Manganease Bronze, and Titianium. If you compare closely, you will see I am a little closet to exact scale time. The Titianium carbine (21" Ba...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 454 Vs. 45/70?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 10870
Re: 454 Vs. 45/70?
Naww,
I not gonna get involved in this.
Don't send a boy to do a mans job.
Charlie
I not gonna get involved in this.
Don't send a boy to do a mans job.
Charlie
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
Oly, You and these other Guys, it's a delight for me to say hello to youall again. It makes me feel good to have what I do, appreciated the way you Guys do. Those Actions are my own design, as I never do, or copy, what the other Folks do. I suppose if you submerged that Aluminum Bronze Gun in Salt W...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
WOW !model55 wrote:Seems to me that it is a lever so no apologies needed or expected.As always outstanding!!How about a 357 Maximum.
I see a lot of my old friends showed up here in this thread.
Thanks for droping by and saying hello.
Here is your 357 Maximun, it also has a Lever.
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
ME TOO!! :wink: My Son is a "Designated Marksman" in the USMC. He wants Dear Old Dad to build him a rifle. He wants something in 7.62x51, (308 Winchester). That will be my next build, (starting in a few weeks) It will be a Crossbolt Action of my own design. It will have a Sporting Rifle a...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
The Block has fallen, and a 38 Special ready to be inserted.
And here is She holding it, see how it fits ?
And here is She holding it, see how it fits ?
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
Interesting and very cool ! It appears to be a falling block with a spur trigger. Do you have any closeups of the action? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Hey Buddy, Long time, no see ! And the Game Keeper, another of my old friends. I know, I not been here :D It is a Falling Block. The receiver is ma...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Re: Anudder Homebuilt
:D She is a Mechanical Engineer. She likes to hunt and shoot. She works with me, and ask me if I would help her build a rifle, which I agreed. This is a Single Shot, 38 Special / 357 Magnum Carbine with a 21" Barrel. I did not post the Build here, as this is not a Lever Gun, but I do know you G...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2737
Anudder Homebuilt
Some of you guys might remember me.
I'm the Guy that built that Volcanic 40 Caliber rifle, up in Member Skills Showcase.
Charlie
I'm the Guy that built that Volcanic 40 Caliber rifle, up in Member Skills Showcase.
Charlie
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
It is definitely a pleasure to see those photos of your craftsmanship! Titanium, Manganese Bronze ...... I think you enjoy metal, and interesting metals at that! Superb job. I get great enjoyment seeing the kind of craftsmanship that people who are good at what they do, can produce. Thanks for post...
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
That's really awesome Charlie. I'm curious about finishing the outside surface. I've seen videos of Italian craftsmen at work on a shotgun receiver, either O/U or SxS and they do a lot of hand file work in the final shaping. How much of your sculpting/blending work is done by hand filing. Bob in Fr...
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
Actually, theres gonna be two of um.
The other one is gonna be Manganese Bronze.
The other one is gonna be Manganese Bronze.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
Pete, did you ever visit my build thread ?
I'm getting old and forgetful.
I'm getting old and forgetful.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
Turtleman, one leg gone.
This will shoot my famous little "40 Volcanic" cartridge, pushing 140 grain Flat Nose at 925 FPS.
This is not a kit, I made everything you see here, even the screws.
This will shoot my famous little "40 Volcanic" cartridge, pushing 140 grain Flat Nose at 925 FPS.
This is not a kit, I made everything you see here, even the screws.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
game keeper, you and Griff,
You guys used to drop by and offer encouragement to me when I was building that Volcanic Rifle a couple of years back.
Good to hear from ye.
You guys used to drop by and offer encouragement to me when I was building that Volcanic Rifle a couple of years back.
Good to hear from ye.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
So Charlie how far did you get with the 1873's? Alan Wood Hey Friend, Long time, no see ! Yeah I know, I an't been here. That was my Buddy up in Arkansaw, "AlphaWolf", building those 73's. I think he got a couple of um finished. His favorite thing is to start a project, so he has a lot of...
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Re: Anudder Lever Gun,
Hey, It Did !
Here is the completed Receiver.
It will Shuffle, Shoot, and Shuck, just the way it is, all ye need is a barrel of some sort.
I have already put a short, temporary barrel in it and shot a couple of rounds.
Here is the completed Receiver.
It will Shuffle, Shoot, and Shuck, just the way it is, all ye need is a barrel of some sort.
I have already put a short, temporary barrel in it and shot a couple of rounds.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anudder Lever Gun,
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2302
Anudder Lever Gun,
Just to see if this Picture will post.
It's the Receiver of another "Volcanic" Rifle, except this one is Titianium.
It's the Receiver of another "Volcanic" Rifle, except this one is Titianium.
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69905
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
http://www.39online.com/videogallery/65377474/News/Bullet-Points-Gun-Maker That Girl with the camera told me every move to make. I didn't get a chance to show these babies shuffling and shucking the cartridges :( She was also the editor. Did you hear the different sound between the Rifle and the Pi...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69905
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Display,
- Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
- Replies: 167
- Views: 51594
Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
OK, I show it here, I thought you had seen this?
Maybe you are thinking Rifle?
Maybe you are thinking Rifle?
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
- Replies: 167
- Views: 51594
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
- Replies: 167
- Views: 51594
Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
AW, you are a "Master" in your "Color Case Hardening".
I mean it just makes me smile to see your work.
I'm gonna do another Highwall some day, and I'll do it in steel.
When I do, I'm gonna bug ye for your trade secrets to Color Harden it.
I mean it just makes me smile to see your work.
I'm gonna do another Highwall some day, and I'll do it in steel.
When I do, I'm gonna bug ye for your trade secrets to Color Harden it.
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69905
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Crow,
You said,
"Give it a try",
that my Friend - - - - ,
Makes my day.
You said,
"Give it a try",
that my Friend - - - - ,
Makes my day.
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69905
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69905
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Did you watch those videos back on page 8 ?olyinaz wrote:Fantastic!
I'd really love to see a video of these guys if you can pull that off. Even shot with a cell phone and uploaded to YouTube would be fine, I'd just really like to see 'em in action!
Best,
Oly