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    1. dsol

      My counterfeit trench gun project

      Haven't shot it yet. Just finished repairing the stock this week. Once the buttplate comes in, then I'll see how she does.
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      Adam Schiff seems to have had his luggage stolen in San Francisco

      That is funny as hell! I fly in and out of SFO almost on a monthly basis and have never had trouble with my luggage. Then again, I head right down to luggage claim and wait for it to come off the plane. This entitled doofus probably expected someone to fetch it for him or got delayed in a...
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      Ticks 2024

      Been lucky mushroom hunting this spring and only brought back a few ticks. I hate them with the white hot intensity of a burning sun... If I had a choice of rounding all the ticks or all the liberals and transporting them to Tehran, I am not sure which one I would choose.
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      If I hadn't already done all this work to the old Stevens, I would have been interested in the 97. That being said, I am sure it would not last long here in the classifieds. They are such a cool old shotgun!
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      Aging a new leather sling?

      I've been building a counterfeit trench gun (another thread I posted a few days ago). Just got a repo M1907 leather garand sling for it that I want to soften and age to match the rest of the well worn project. Looking for recommendations from someone who has done it. I can google and watch...
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      Self Checkout

      I guarantee it is not for "customer experience". How much does anyone want to bet those stores are in so called "disadvantaged areas" and losing big bucks to theft?
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      My 520A is a takedown, I think all of the Stevens 520/620's were. You are right though, the Win 97 trenchguns were solid frames. Not that it really matters unless you are going for 100% authenticity which given the prices of parts, would be damn difficult to do now. I originally picked up my...
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      Thanks! I call that "social work". Once I have the last touches on it, I'll post another pic or two. Just got the leather sling yesterday, so now I need to beat it up and age it. Unless someone has a beatup old leather military style sling they would like to trade for brand new one... it's a...
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      The one I ordered from Sarco was pretty cheap and it looked like the stamped type so all is good.
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      Bid on several but they went sky high. Took a chance and made an offer to one of the sellers and he took it. Still wasn't cheap by any means, it is the most expensive part of the project.
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      To be honest, I was not looking for exact accuracy with the sling swivel. I searched on the 1928 Thompson and found the stamped one. I know I will need to inlet it and that should not be difficult. Got some small sharp wood chisels and the ubiquitous Dremel tool. It was a stroke of luck I...
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      I will post a pic or two next week once it is finished. I did stain the stock a little to darken it to match the forend a little better. After I beat up the sling and get the swivel and butt plate installed, it will be about as complete as it is going to be. I will have to shoot it a few times...
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      My counterfeit trench gun project

      Found an old Stevens 520A at the Louisville gun show a few months ago. My son noticed the guy walking around with it and he only wanted $100 so I gladly gave him that. It had a long barrel with the adjustable choke and a cracked loose buttock with no butt plate. Very worn with a great old...
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      Convicted For Building Guns; Judge says, “Do not bring the Second Amendment into this courtroom”

      Poor guy did nothing wrong except move to a free state before starting his hobby. I hope this gets appealed, but as someone said earlier, the process itself is the punishment. I cannot imagine how far in debt he will be once it is done.
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      Lafayette acquittal in murder case

      It sounds like self defense right off the bat. Why was he charged in the first place?
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