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In my attempt to address this problem I removed the post and silver soldered the trigger and the safety extension together; no wobble. I replaced the post with one attached with four screws; bottom left hand corner. Farquharson may not approve, but I can live with it!

" The gun I really want to do will be from scratch and I will post the build here."

Bob, please, a small idea as to what you want as a scratch build. With your experience this could go in several different  wonderfully interesting directions. It is not fair to keep us waiting!


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Everything except the breech block is in and functioning “somewhat” as it should.  It is quite obvious that there is lots to do yet, with most everything from now on being hand work using files for final fitting and tuning.

I should also say the springs (trigger and main) are not installed.  But they are fairly simple on this gun.  The are fasten to the rear of the lower tang and extend up through the trigger extension and tower.

I have the breech block made, and fitted to the frame, but I have questions about it, so it will wait for now.  These question are about the link pin hole and firing pin.  The link retracts the firing pin, so pin placement and timing are things I need to learn about and won’t go any further until I feel comfortable in my understanding of there operation.

gwahir, can’t say yet.  I don’t have the information I need to build with but I’m getting closer to having it.  I will say, IF this works out, there will be two guns that I plan on reproducing.  These are two different guns and the originals are very rare, we are talking only 2 or 3 of each were ever made.

That is really nice work Bob! Looking forward to seeing this stocked, got a good stick of wood picked out yet?
Cheers Richard

Bobw, I really enjoy seeing your machine work and precise fitting of parts! 
That is a great piece of wood. I see what you mean about the grip area possibility being weak, but it’s to gorgeous not to use somewhere!

Bob, Claro on an English classic? Not appropriate only english is appropriate, IMO. 
Always remember two things, "Good wood doesn't grow on trees" and it takes just as much work to make a stock from low cost wood as expensive, except with expensive you have something that will showcase your hard work and effort. Don't just use what you have laying around or can buy cheap. Seek out the right piece and remember it will always cost a little more then you want it to.
Personally, I would consider the offering of  Roger Vardy Stockwood company. Buy the piece that befits your incredible craftsmanship and artistry. 

Amazing...beautifully amazing.

Bob, about 11 years ago we went to Turkey on a two week business to business tour with a guided small group. One day we met with their board of directors the equivalent of our Chamber of Commerce, except there all businesses are required to join. I asked if they knew of anywhere I could buy blank gunstocks. The room went silent and maybe 15 seconds later they changed the subject! LoL