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MAD MIKE Oldtimer Offline Posts: 655 Location: So Cal Joined: Oct 31^st, 2006	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #30 - Sep 19^th, 2008 at 10:00pm	Print Post
	my understanding is;color case,then navel jell the color off. CH highwalls were "case colored" with an acetalene torch.


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #31 - Oct 2^nd, 2008 at 10:05pm	Print Post
	I'm more than a little interested in this thread, because I have two unfinished frames that are EXACTLY what is shown in that picture. They were sold to me as being for a Bo Clerke "improved highwall", but I have never found any more information about the design of the guts of the thing. Being a Borchardt fan as well, (though I have been unable to cannot afford but one), the idea of duplicating a Borchardt breechblock concept in these two is very exciting. More please ! If you take one of those apart, please post pictures !
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Uncle_Ethan Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #32 - Oct 2^nd, 2008 at 10:39pm	Print Post
	I will take apart the one that doesn't have a safety, and take photos as I do. Not sure exactly when, as I haven't taken one apart before, and I am trying to learn enough to become open a computer repair business which is sorely needed in these parts. Being retired means I have to find a source of income so I can buy those rifles I haven't gotten yet- and Bullards cost money.


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Uncle_Ethan Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #33 - Oct 5^th, 2008 at 5:08pm	Print Post
	Well, I took the rifle apart to a degree. I am sending pics to be posted, but I won't take apart the falling block that contains all the parts [striker, etc. until I look at the DeHass book more on the Borschart[sp] action so I know I can put it back together. The internals on the two rifles seem to be identical. Was there a company that made up intenal parts to convert these rifles to that type of action. I will post those pics that look OK- I'm having problems with focus and lighting to show parts.


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harry_eales Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #34 - Oct 6^th, 2008 at 4:23am	Print Post
	Quote: Well, I took the rifle apart to a degree. I am sending pics to be posted, but I won't take apart the falling block that contains all the parts [striker, etc. until I look at the DeHass book more on the Borschart[sp] action so I know I can put it back together. The internals on the two rifles seem to be identical. Was there a company that made up intenal parts to convert these rifles to that type of action. I will post those pics that look OK- I'm having problems with focus and lighting to show parts. I'll look forward to seeing your pictures Uncle_Ethan. There have been a very small number of striker conversions built on Hi-wall actions, but I have not come across one based on the Borchardt style striker. If yours is a copy of the Borchardt Breechblock, then it is a doddle to take apart. Harry


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Uncle_Ethan Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #35 - Oct 6^th, 2008 at 10:55am	Print Post
	Well, both actions seem to be identical using a striker with a long trigger that reaches up to the striker area. I am wondering if the company who bought the parts from C-H had some made up, as there is the same German Iron Cross stamped or cast into the falling block unit as is on the lever. The internals are not identical to the Borchardt, as the trigger and entire action drops down when you work the lever. Really pretty clever and less prone to getting dirty. I also noticed that all major parts have been rockwell tested- I guess I should have tested them on my equipment before I moved- but if I change the caliber on this one I will use a low pressure cartridge so I don't anticipate any problems.


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acelungger Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #36 - Oct 8^th, 2008 at 8:52pm	Print Post
	Uncle E, I have a Clerke Action on it's way to me, I should have it by the last of the week. Now this is one of the Clerke Action Kits sold years ago.I will do my best to post good photo of it and any parts I might get/ I am not sure if it has any parts, it is suppose to, but now days who knows! I went on line and looked the Clerke action up and printed it off! I will do what i can to help! ACE


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Uncle_Ethan Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #37 - Oct 8^th, 2008 at 9:50pm	Print Post
	Quote: Uncle E, I have a Clerke Action on it's way to me, I should have it by the last of the week. Now this is one of the Clerke Action Kits sold years ago.I will do my best to post good photo of it and any parts I might get/ I am not sure if it has any parts, it is suppose to, but now days who knows! I went on line and looked the Clerke action up and printed it off! I will do what i can to help! ACE I appreciate that- I can't seem to get the pictures to post from photobucket. The action has a striker about 1" in diameter, and the trigger has a long reach up to that area- the lever has a toggle that is supposed to cock the striker upon opening [or closing] but it wasn't working. Not a lot of moving parts.


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acelungger Ex Member	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #38 - Oct 9^th, 2008 at 6:50pm	Print Post
	In need of advice, help or any of the above and more! I recieved a Clerke Hi Wall reciever, just a bare new reciever, and from what I have read, Wichestern repro parts won't work. I am a newbie to machinest work, I have a little lathe and have been looikng for a mill, kinda wanted a older table top, they seem to be a better made and won't wear out like the new mini mills. But I havn't made any type of decission yet. I have chapter 8 out of Frank dehass book about the Clerke Hi wall, and there might be enough info for a highly trainted machinest to make the parts, put with no deminsions i am lost! Does anyone know if the rel blue prints are avaible or if parts can be found our????? And help, advice or what ever! I will be great full!! Thanks ACE


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: C H Armory "Improved" Highwalls Reply #39 - Oct 9^th, 2008 at 6:53pm	Print Post
	Have you tried Bo Clerke in Raton, NM? He has a barrel making operation there. David Montezuma, IA

	David Kaiser Montezuma, IA
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