Rolling Block restoration

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:12 pm

I know it's a sin to restore these old gals, but this one came to me as nothing more than a crusty rusty receiver, with parts missing. I decided to salvage her from becoming a varmint rifle, so I rebarreled to 32" heavy round barrel in .40-65, and built new wood for her.
Hopefully get to the range this weekend and shoot her, if the monsoons don't come in!

Yellowhouse · Post by **Yellowhouse** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:06 pm

So its finally done...tis a beaut. I do have one question though. Were you torn in deciding whether to go with the round or did half/round, or octagon cross your mind.

Helluva rifle Val! Thanks for the pics.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri May 01, 2009 5:25 pm

Since I have #1 Sporters in both full octagon and half octagon, the round was a easy choice. I did have some reservations as to whether it would look correct or right, but saw a friend's original #1 1/2 that had a full round barrel, and that confirmed it for me!

Yellowhouse · Post by **Yellowhouse** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:27 pm

Forgot to ask. What make is the vernier?

rudybolla · Post by **rudybolla** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:06 am

Apology accepted!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:42 am

Yellowhouse wrote:Forgot to ask. What make is the vernier?

The vernier is a Lee Shaver. Best buy on the market in quality for the cost. Under $200 shipped!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:44 am

rudybolla wrote:Apology accepted!

Thanks Rudy! I tend to frown on full restorations, but figured I didn't have anything to lose with just an action.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:05 pm

That looks great Vall. I always love pics of your single shots.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:45 pm

Thanks Jeremy!

Yellowhouse · Post by **Yellowhouse** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:42 pm

You're gonna have to start over Vall! By using comparitive measurments I deduced that the gap between the forearm and action is in excess of .001 microns. Shame on you!

Hopes she shoots well and I bet it does.! If I ever luck on to an action we're gonna see a 50-70 though.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:02 pm

Yellowhouse wrote:You're gonna have to start over Vall! By using comparitive measurments I deduced that the gap between the forearm and action is in excess of .001 microns. Shame on you!

Hopes she shoots well and I bet it does.! If I ever luck on to an action we're gonna see a 50-70 though.

Curses! Foiled again!

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:14 pm

Absolutely beautiful Vall!!

Very nice job, and hopefully you get her shooting as good as she looks.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:27 pm

Thanks a lot Chad!

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