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by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrels for Winchesters
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Re: Barrels for Winchesters

Malamute

Ok, old post, but you had a barrel made by me.... what was the issue with the barrel?

Thanks

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How often have you seen this Win 94 configuration?
Replies: 11
Views: 2145

Re: How often have you seen this Win 94 configuration?

Steve

I'm 99.9% sure that it's not the original configuration, but in the .1 % chance that it's ledgit, look to see if the barrel band is machined for an octagon. if not, it's bogus.
by Mike Hunter
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?
Replies: 20
Views: 4217

Re: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?

Generally High Temp silver solder and Silver braze are the same thing. Really the two determining factors are temps that the solder flows > 1000 deg F, and the amount of silver in the solder > 50%. Silver braze/solder will be unaffected by hot bluing. Soft solder with a high zinc content are affecte...
by Mike Hunter
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?
Replies: 20
Views: 4217

Re: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?

First, are we discussing an original Winchester model 1892 or a copy? On the originals made between 1892 and 1937 or so, they were installed in one of two ways: The early rifles up until about 1916 they were dovetailed in place with a very shallow dovetail (.050), silver brazed and final machined/po...
by Mike Hunter
Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobby machinist question
Replies: 4
Views: 930

Re: Hobby machinist question

They are not hard to make, the only issue is that one needs to make a bunch of them just to pay for the tooling. 1/16 in slitting saw, and a quality 5/8 or 3/4 ball end mill, you're at $75-$100 not counting labor.
by Mike Hunter
Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Little Read On The .243 Win.
Replies: 24
Views: 3926

Re: Nice Little Read On The .243 Win.

My experiences with the .243 are pretty limited; started about 6 years ago when I bought a youth deer rifle for my son. That first year he took a button buck at about 100 yards, one round and it dropped. Every year, since then he has taken a deer, all the same story one round and down. At the four y...
by Mike Hunter
Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

Mohavesam Understand that you were an ITAR Administrator for a while, BUT…. This new “Guidance” changes many things. 1. If you can be considered a manufacturer as redefined by the DDTC you must register, even if you have no intent on exporting, or working on Defense Materials. 2. You are now redefin...
by Mike Hunter
Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

Don't look to the ATF for the answer, it's not their regulation, and they could give a rat's behind, this is coming from the State Department.
by Mike Hunter
Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

Joe I talked with GOA yesterday, they didn't know anything about it. This info was released in a nondescript memo on 22 July 16, no fan fare, no news coverage, just some B.S. memo "clarifying" existing rules, BUT with far reaching impacts. I didn't know about it until a customer brought it...
by Mike Hunter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

All Appreciate the comments, but I recommend to all that you contact your representatives (Senators/Congress), it takes 5 minutes and you can do it online. Bottom line is that the guidance published on 22 July 16 is so broad, that it has the potential to put a lot of gunsmiths out of business. Think...
by Mike Hunter
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

All, some very disturbing information, which will affect all in the shooting sports. U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), which is primarily responsible for administering the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing rules, the International Traffic in Arms...
by Mike Hunter
Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homesteadparts.com offers barrels for Winchesters...
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

Re: Homesteadparts.com offers barrels for Winchesters...

I have seen them advertised, but have not had one in my hands. Many of you know, I make barrels for the old Winchesters, there is no way that I can make a barrel for what they are charging, heck, my blanks cost me nearly that much. I’ve talked with a couple of other folks making barrels for Winchest...
by Mike Hunter
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SA chamber wall thickness
Replies: 16
Views: 1829

Re: Colt SA chamber wall thickness

I have not seen any specific data on wall thickness, I have however read data on minimum and maximum cylinder OD. I will try and find it for you. I believe that the data was for the .45 LC.

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Know what type bluing
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

Re: Anybody Know what type bluing

Savage used several types of bluing on each rifle: More than likely the frame was blued via "Machine Bluing" aka Carbonia blue, barrel would have been rust blued, and the small parts Nitre blued.

I don't know of any American gun company that rust blued the frames

V/R

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have not posted in a while. Could use some help.
Replies: 27
Views: 4577

Re: Have not posted in a while. Could use some help.

Are you on LinkedIn? You were former military, do you have an active Security Clearance? If so, get on Clearance Jobs.

To supplement my income I provide "Head Hunting" services to several contractors supporting the Military. The firs place I looked for qualified folks was Clearance Jobs.
by Mike Hunter
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have not posted in a while. Could use some help.
Replies: 27
Views: 4577

Re: Have not posted in a while. Could use some help.

Some thoughts: Consider self-publishing, Joe Radocy use to have those takedown guides. I don’t believe that he is publishing them anymore. If you have printing capability do you have publishing capability, if so, offer that, anyone that got a B+ on their 8th grade essay wants to be published. Advert...
by Mike Hunter
Tue May 19, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles
Replies: 22
Views: 4078

Re: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles

I’ve taken old Winchester frames and barrels, cut them up and had the steel analyzed. The steel used is somewhat equivalent to today’s SAE 1018. I won’t go into great detail on tensile strength/yield strength of steels, let’s just say that 1018 isn’t used much (if at all) in firearms anymore. Your b...
by Mike Hunter
Tue May 19, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Mike Hunter: Front take down assemblies
Replies: 1
Views: 875

Re: Question for Mike Hunter: Front take down assemblies

Unfortunately I don’t make the TD assemblies for Marlins. When I say that I make them identical to the original Winchesters, they are; all parts are interchangeable with the originals with correct patent dates, barrel addresses and inspector stamps. As you can imagine that’s a significant investment...
by Mike Hunter
Mon May 18, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles
Replies: 22
Views: 4078

Re: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles

My thoughts: The 33 WCF was originally designed as a smokeless cartridge. The 1886 can handle the 40-82 with smokeless powders as long as you keep the pressures down to BP loading. It’s a 100 year old gun, with 100 year old steel, something to keep in mind. The “A’ at the end of the SN was to note a...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY
Replies: 20
Views: 2467

Re: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY

I’m glad that our latest generation are taking a proactive public approach in shaming those who pretend to be true warriors. Not only does it send a very clear message to others who may want to play dress-up, but, it also gives notice to the “counter culture” types that spitting on and calling Ameri...
by Mike Hunter
Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Forgotten 16 Ga. (good article)
Replies: 26
Views: 2686

Re: The Forgotten 16 Ga. (good article)

Once I found the 16 I will never consider the 12 again.

Handled properly the 16 will do everything the 12 will do, with lighter weight and less recoil.
by Mike Hunter
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restore to original configuration or not?
Replies: 26
Views: 2962

Re: Restore to original configuration or not?

More than likely the conversion from 38-55 was out of necessity rather than desire. By the 1940/50 the 38-55 had become fairly obsolete, and ammo had become fairly had to find. Remember, this was pre internet days, so if your local gun shop didn’t carry it or couldn’t get it in you were pretty much ...
by Mike Hunter
Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restore to original configuration or not?
Replies: 26
Views: 2962

Re: Restore to original configuration or not?

I have not seen pic of the rifle, but why would you need a forearm and forearm cap?

V/R

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUNS YOU REGRET BUYING!
Replies: 64
Views: 4586

Re: GUNS YOU REGRET BUYING!

AMT Hardballer (copy of the 1911), and AMT backup in 380. The most unreliable guns I have ever owned, complete jam o matics
by Mike Hunter
Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The oil straight from Hades . . . update with photos
Replies: 25
Views: 2343

Re: The oil straight from Hades . . . update with photos

For real CCH you may want to try this guy, I hear he’s pretty good: http://www.mikehunterrestorations.com/ Now that the shameless plug is done, what compounds are listed on the MSDS? And what did Hoppes have to say, besides offering a free sample? Most of these companies have a toxicologist on staff...
by Mike Hunter
Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The oil straight from Hades . . . update with photos
Replies: 25
Views: 2343

Re: The oil straight from Hades . . . update with photos

First mistake, you tried to fake CCH, you need to do it the sage and proper way, with steel at 1600 deg F :)  Kidding aside, first I would get the MSDS, everything has one, find out what is in that stuff. A lot of folks try and imitate CCH with Cold Bluing compounds, or Tincture of Benzene, and hea...
by Mike Hunter
Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why didn't the '95 sell better?
Replies: 81
Views: 10886

Re: Why didn't the '95 sell better?

Well, there was close to half a million 95s produced over a 45 year time frame. Compared to the 1876 where less than 64, 000 produced, or the 1886 where there were only 160,000 produced. Remember the 95 had to compete with bolt action rifles developed for smokeless cartridges: the 1888/89/90/91, the...
by Mike Hunter
Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is it that makes pistol grips?
Replies: 10
Views: 1469

Re: Who is it that makes pistol grips?

I recommend Paul Persinger, he' s about the best there is, esp with ivory. Heck he's they guy that does them for Colt.
by Mike Hunter
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Armory
Replies: 1
Views: 669

Re: Wyoming Armory

Try Calling John Mercer, he was working there 307 587-8282
by Mike Hunter
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would you trim hundreds of .243 and .308 to 1.2" Length?
Replies: 15
Views: 1788

Re: How would you trim hundreds of .243 and .308 to 1.2" Len

You have a lathe, use it. If I were doing it, I would use the tailstock as a stop, use a cut-off tool in the lathe. It might take a trial run on one or two cases, but once you have the exact measurement down, lock the carrage and use the cross slide to cut... too easy. Once set up it should take you...
by Mike Hunter
Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol
Replies: 122
Views: 10326

Re: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol

65 parts for a 1911 seems a bit high. I just partially stripped my 1915 vintage military 1911; (so it’s not an A1 or series 80). I came up with 51 parts; and that is including parts of major assemblies which are not normally disassembled by the average soldier: magazine assembly (4) considered expen...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol
Replies: 122
Views: 10326

Re: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol

I believe its two fold; yes America’s children are getting fatter and wimpier, BUT the Military’s standards are changing. Gone are the days of “go in the Army or go to jail”, or dad dragging junior to the recruiter. So are the days of multiple DUIs and folks getting busted down multiple times. I spe...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol
Replies: 122
Views: 10326

Re: Army Wants A Harder Hitting Pistol

The 1911 was the standard issue service pistol for nearly 80 years for one simple reason, it worked. A very simple design, with few parts to break and loose. I can still completely strip and assemble a service 1911 blindfolded. I can’t say that about any other pistol. The Thompson – LaGarde tests co...
by Mike Hunter
Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25/222 Sako L461
Replies: 19
Views: 3264

Re: 25/222 Sako L461

Don't know much about the ctg, but I'm a serious fan of Sako bolt rifles. So if you get bored of it :D
by Mike Hunter
Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester toggle action 'smiths near Illinois
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Re: Winchester toggle action 'smiths near Illinois

Brent

I don't have Marlin rolls, that would be something ha I would have my engraver cut.

You may want o call Doug Turnbull, he likes Marlins.

V/R

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester toggle action 'smiths near Illinois
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Re: Winchester toggle action 'smiths near Illinois

KWK

As Steve Young noted, I specialize in the older Winchesters, to include making barrels for them with the correct markings. And yes I do have the roll dies for the majority of the pre 1920 Winchester lever guns.

V/R

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1907 Forward Sling Eye
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: Winchester 1907 Forward Sling Eye

The sling swivels had a post that wet thru the hole in the cap, the post was then peened over locking the swivel in place. I make and install them here in the shop. OBTW, they are pretty much a one time use; meaning once installed, the post must be ground off to remove, so stay away from used ones. ...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buggered screw hole on receiver...need help please
Replies: 19
Views: 2194

Re: Buggered screw hole on receiver...need help please

Since you provided no pictures, nor exact measurements, here are a couple of thoughts: I’m a strong believer in keeping it simple. The rife is a pre-64, which means that that particular screw has not been made by the Winchester factory in 50 years, so very likely it’s not NOS, and was made aftermark...
by Mike Hunter
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated
Replies: 22
Views: 2149

Re: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated

Now, you gentlemen have been clicking on the pictures...correct?
by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated
Replies: 22
Views: 2149

Re: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated

Gentlemen

Thanks for the feedback, ok, note to web master (actually she's a girl, so I guess it would be web mistress) BIGGER pictures.

Anything else that could be done better?
by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will a Winchester 1873 barrel work in a Win 1892 action?
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Re: Will a Winchester 1873 barrel work in a Win 1892 action?

levers short answer is No. although you didn't mention the caliber. The shank dia and thread pitch are the same, although the shank lengths are different, off the top of my head the 92 is slightly shorter. If its a 44 or 38 cal, it will require cutting the ejector relief cuts. all other measurements...
by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated
Replies: 22
Views: 2149

Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated

Ok after a long hiatus, the website is back up, with modifications : www.mikehunterrestorations.com

Any and all feedback from levergunners would be appreciated, recommended changes?

V/R

Mike
by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5941

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

In a perfect world the rifle in PV2 Smith’s hands would able to engage the enemy before he can effective engage PV2 Smith. And PV2 Smith would be able to neutralize targets behind barriers that stop the enemy’s rounds. A prime example is the M1 tank, where US M1s engaged and destroyed Iraqi tanks at...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5941

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

Lot of “Chairborne Rangers” I’ve personally seen 5.56 ricochet off auto glass. I have also seen a 7.62 disable a car immediately with one round to the engine block, don’t think I’ve seen a 5.56 do that. You want to reach out and touch a bad guy hiding behind a cinderblock wall at 300 m. Lot better c...
by Mike Hunter
Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!
Replies: 21
Views: 2733

Re: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!

Yup, the brits adopted the 7.62 when the US switched to 7.62 as part of the NATO treaty. They again switched to the 5.56 in the 80s, again because of the NATO requirement, and they did so under protest. If you recall, after the US defeated Japan (WWII) the Japanese were prohibited from having a stan...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!
Replies: 21
Views: 2733

Re: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!

Well, let’s see the USAF adopted he AR15/M16 in 1962, the US Army not until 1965/66. You are absolutely correct CONARC did do a study on small .22 cal projectiles, but you forgot to mention CONARC’s requirements: equal to or better than the .30 carbine. Not the 7.62 NATO. You also forgot to mention ...
by Mike Hunter
Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!
Replies: 21
Views: 2733

Re: M-14--Full Auto--50 rd mag !!

A 50 round mag for an M14 is pretty much a solution in search of a problem. Back when we had the M16/M16A1s we were taught to fire 3-5 round busts using the full auto mode. Doctrinally, full auto is used only for a few cases: Break contact with the enemy; provide covering fire and Final Protective F...
by Mike Hunter
Fri May 24, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Python anib- Finale
Replies: 20
Views: 2054

Re: Colt Python anib

Python is awfully nice, but as some have noted the lock work is a bit delicate, and not many folks around still know how to work on Colt’s double hand locking mechanism. I had a 4in python in “Ultimate” stainless, my wife shot it and decided it was hers. The one for $750 might be a good deal if it n...