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Charlie

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.

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

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.

Charlie

JReed wrote:A work of art. When does he get to shoot it and give us a range report?

He is scheduled to came back the end of August, then he wants to take 3 weeks leave.

I hope to spend some time on the range with him.

Charlie

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

Charlie

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.

Charlie

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

Charlie

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 ...

Charlie

And the Left is a mirror of the Right.

I know your pride.

Really nice, My Friend.

Charlie

Charlie

Heres a close up showing some detail.

Charlie

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

Charlie

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

Charlie

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...

Charlie

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...

Charlie

That was the idea.
Thanks for posting that picture.

Charlie

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...

Charlie

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...

Charlie

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

Charlie

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Charlie

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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Charlie

sore shoulder wrote:Charlie, are these fully functional, and do you shoot them?

Yes, Yes,

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.

Charlie

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

Charlie

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.

Charlie

Stay away from all sugars.
10 minutes after eating a candy bar, you would kill for a cigaret.

Charlie

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...

Charlie

Naww,
I not gonna get involved in this.

Don't send a boy to do a mans job.

Charlie

Charlie

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...

Charlie

model55 wrote:Seems to me that it is a lever so no apologies needed or expected.As always outstanding!!How about a 357 Maximum.

WOW !
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.

Charlie

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...

Charlie

The Block has fallen, and a 38 Special ready to be inserted.

And here is She holding it, see how it fits ?

Charlie

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...

Charlie

: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...

Charlie

Some of you guys might remember me.
I'm the Guy that built that Volcanic 40 Caliber rifle, up in Member Skills Showcase.

Charlie

Charlie

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...

Charlie

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...

Charlie

Actually, theres gonna be two of um.
The other one is gonna be Manganese Bronze.

Charlie

Pete, did you ever visit my build thread ?

I'm getting old and forgetful.

Charlie

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.

Charlie

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.

Charlie

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...

Charlie

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.

Charlie

Just to see if this Picture will post.

It's the Receiver of another "Volcanic" Rifle, except this one is Titianium.

Charlie

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...

Charlie

Display,

Charlie

OK, I show it here, I thought you had seen this?

Maybe you are thinking Rifle?

Charlie

These are High Walls.

http://garagegunsmithing.com/index.php? ... f=34&t=629

Charlie

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.

Charlie

Crow,

You said,

"Give it a try",

that my Friend - - - - ,

Makes my day.

Charlie

Charlie

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

Did you watch those videos back on page 8 ?

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