Does anyone have one of the Farrow receiver parts kits cast by Rodney Story that they would part with?
Thanx

Gunsmith,

That site is purely for reference purposes, Rodney Story stopped producing castings well over a year ago. I suspect Cumberland Armoury already knows that, as he is asking if anyone else has a kit of parts.

Even when the site was operational, I never managed to get a reply despite numerous attempts to contact it.

Harry

I had heard a lot of both good and bad about the Story action kits and actually got one last fall from a forum member and after putting it together I just wish I could get another.  There were no more problems with it than what you would find in any other item made from castings and assembled in industry.  The action is now done and next winter will become a finished rifle.  Story, from all reports doesn't want to mess with any of these action kits anymore but has anyone asked him ( surely someone out there knows him )  if he would be willing to part with the molds and forms.  The market would be very limited but I think there would be a small demand for these kits and from making my Farrow I can see where it would be fully feasible to run a small batch of six or so kits to make up a limited number of finished actions.  You wouldn't get rich by any means but for someone working out of their garage or basement could pick up a couple bux for their effort.
Just a thought ??????

Hello Gerry,

The plans for a Farrow Action are available from the ASSRA Archivist Rudi Prusok. They are A4 size, but can be enlarged to full size for a few additional bucks at your local 'Print' shop. 

The ASSRA price for a set of these plans is a mere US$ 10.00 (a gift)  

Contact Rudi at the phone/address below.

Telephone (906) 225-1828, E-Mail: rprusok@nmu.edu

I have always found Rudi to be very helpful and quick in replying to any enquiry. He's a gentleman by any standard.

Once you have the plans enlarged to full size, you will find this action is quite simple in design and construction.  If you have a Mill and a lathe, (and know how to use them) then you should have no real difficulty in machining an action out of solid metal stock. 

Access to an EMD wire cutting machine would be very helpfull for cutting the side profile and the precision cutting of the Breech Block slot. Not at all cheap to have done commercially, but very well worth the cost.

To make a rifle action from scratch is great fun, and you do get a great sense of accomplishment with each part produced.

I know of one Story casting kit (a Sharps Borchardt) just about completed by a gentleman in California, but most of the work was done I understand, by a pro gunsmith.

If your mind's set on a Farrow, do have a go at making it yourself, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Harry

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I have used the quill on my mill to broach the BB mortise. If I ever do another I'll have it EDMd or use commercial broaches and an arbor press. 

Greg Frost in Russel Springs Kentucky will EDM one off parts.  

       Joe.

Joe And Harry,

Have used the same method you both mentioned for small projects. I've got a fixture that clamps to the bottom of the quill that holds small cutters and broaches. It's a slow process, but will get the job done. Teaches you the virtue of being patient, a good thing for any machinist to learn.

The reason I asked is that a long retired smith (and good friend) has a Bridgeport vertical shaper with tooling that was sold as an attachment to their line of vertical mills, and asked me if I wanted it. Runs fine (I've used it more than he has these past few years), and it has an adjustable range of travel that maxs out at about 4". Been trying to figure out what a fair price would be to give him for it.

Harry - thanks for posting the links for the pics of your Borchardt. Looking good!!

Regards,
BP

Joe,

Here's a pic of my quill fixture. I only do light stuff with this as I don't want to strip the gear that lowers the quill.

I saw one of these units for sale a while back. Cant remember where or the price. 

A search didnt come up with anything.  Nice clean machine.   

Have you looked at the Vika drill? Drills a square hole. 

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Food for thought?? 




       Joe.