Gunsmithing pics

[Sid W]

Here is a precision bolt action rifle I was building back when I was a gunsmith in the UK. It never actually got finished because we decided to emigrate to Spain, so I had to break it up :(
The receiver is mostly Duralumin, apart from the rear section where the bolt locked up, which was 6ALV titanium.
I nearly finished the bolt, which was also titanium, but I don't have any pictures of that...

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/sidsixtyfour/P1030058.jpg

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/sidsixtyfour/P1020893.jpg

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/sidsixtyfour/P1030059.jpg

I wish I'd taken more photos of my gunsmithing projects, I rarely used to document anything.

Here's a photo of a hand cut dovetail I did for a front sight. I was going to mill it but then decided it would take too long to set up on the table so I filed it instead. I was proud of that, but it sort of pales into insignificance looking at some of the work you guys do...

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/sidsixtyfour/finished.jpg

I see Guy Lautard is a member here. I have every one of his books, and they are invaluable.

[SEngraver]

HI
Nice work Sid please keep going on making that bolt action :)
SE:yo[1]:

[Sid W]

Sadly it's long gone SE - I had to destroy all my unfinished projects before I emigrated :(

[SEngraver]

Sadly it's long gone SE - I had to destroy all my unfinished projects before I emigrated :(

Hi
Yes that is sad,maybe a new start ?
I wish you all the best in your new place.

God Bless
SE:yo[1]:

[Guy Lautard]

Hi Sid,

I only just now saw your post.

Thanks for your kind words re my books. I am trying to get them back in print.

Best, Guy