GunLab

Shooting the 410 Enfield shotgun

After working non stop for almost two weeks my friend Mac and myself decided to take a break and do a little shooting. I needed to test the 410 Enfield shotgun for accuracy, so off we went with that and 3 other weapons. We had a great time with the little Enfield. The accuracy is what you would expect with a smooth bore gun using ammunition that was made in what looks like in 1960.

The target was shot at 30 yards.

This is after two strings for grouping.Not much difference.

However, I would not want to be hit by one of these slugs. It had not problem going through a 2×4 at all.

And was a danger to close up cans.

It also put a heck of a dent into a 1/4″ steel plate.

I actually had more fun shooting this then the two machine guns that were taken or the sniper rifle.

A quick Gun Lab update

I have to say that I am sorry about the lack of posts. In my defense I must say that my full time business and what actually supports me and Gun Lab has been hectic and very busy. It has been so busy that this is my first lunch break in two weeks. Starting my day at 4:30 am to get out the door and not getting home until 8 or 9 at night has made it tough to write any posts.

Here are a list of up coming posts that I have been working on but not finished:

The range report from the test on the No.1MK3 410 single shot shotgun

The update on the fluting press with pictures

The VG1-5 firing pin and problems associated with making it.

An article on the Haenel single shot 22lr rifle.

The next installment on the bushmaster pistol.

A photo essay on the Holek rifle.

A write up on the Walther 22 semi auto 22lr rifle

A couple of video’s that still need to be edited.

All this and still more like the Winchester self loading rifle, the week end update, Portuguese AR-10 and a few more single shot rifles as well as the Cetme L project and the Gardner gun build by Joe.

I will be taking off next weekend to take a quick trip to work.

Sunday answer 2-1-15

The bolt is from a SIG 542 rifle.

Here are a couple of picture of the bolt and carrier.

A close up of the receiver with the bolt and carrier removed.

A series of pictures of the rifle.

These are close ups of the receiver area.

This is a comparison between the SIG bolt and a Russian bolt. Note the different locations of the cam.

What is it Saturday 1-31-15

Up Date to the 1868-77 Peabody rifle

I received a number of pictures from my friend in North Carolina that I wanted to share with all of you. My buddy was nice enough to take his rifle apart and take pictures of all of the components. It is not often someone will take apart there rifle so you can see the inside workings of it, so Thank you very much.

The first set is of the block and it’s components.

These next pictures are of the receiver with the block installed and removed.

A few more pictures of the rear sight.

The hammer and sear assembly.

The stock.

The butt plate and misc metal parts.

Again thank you for the pictures.

Here are a couple of video’s I took while on my trip through the mid-west. This is John D. Chatting about his Peabody rifle.

Weekend Update 1-25-15

It is 6 P.M. on Sunday and I am done. Most of this weekend has been spent on the VG1-5 project. I finished all the small screws ,200, with the final op. Next will be Parkerizing.

The medium and larger screws are over 1/2 way completed.

All the fire control stamping ,110 of them, have gone through first op.

I pressed all the stock supports, right and left. 110 of each.

I did a little work around the wood shop. The first thing was to complete the electric to the dust collector. I also finished the conduit and buried it on the back side of the shop.

I ordered some clamp racks and when they got here they would not work as the slot was to small. So, I machined a larger slot in them.

My wife finished the ammunition separation and now has everything put away.

That is it for the weekend. Tomorrow is a new and exciting week.

Sunday answer 1-25

What you are looking at is a magazine loader.

My friend brought over his Beretta Model 38a, these are just stock photos to give you an idea what it looks like.

And with it he brought this loader. While I do not think it is Italian, I could be wrong, it works well with the Beretta’s magazines.

However, notice the magazine stop and it is not correct with this loader. The magazine does lock up and can be loaded from this tool. I too am still looking for an answer.

What is it Saturday 1-24-15

The 1867-77 Peabody Rifle

On my trip through the mid-west I had an opportunity to look at a 1867-77 Peabody rifle. The movie will be completed so as well as the one at Forgotten Weapons. Here are some of the still pictures that I took of this beautiful rifle.

The side of the receiver.

A series of pictures of the top of the action and block.

A couple of close up pictures of the rear sight

I kind of lust after this rifle and would love to have one. Then I get an e-mail from a friend in North Carolina showing me the pictures of his newly acquired Peabody rifle.

This is just such a nice looking rifle. Great lines.

A couple of close ups of his rifle.

Another top view.

Here are a few of the barrel. Just look at the over all condition.

Even the muzzle is great. Like it came off the factory floor.

The stock marking

And the rear sight.

I would really like to have one of these.

Just as a quick side not. If anyone knows where a block can be found for one of these rifles please let me know. The weapon is a rim fire rifle and my friend wants a spare bolt to convert it to a center fire rifle.

Another 22 single shot pistol

This post is about another interesting pistol that I had an opportunity to look at while on my trip through the mid-west. This pistol is the S&M single shot pistol, called the SM Sporter 22 lr. It is a single shot pistol with an automatic opening bolt, much like a semi-auto pistol, but it stays open after every shot. This allows the shooter to reload and then using the bolt release to close the bolt. To fire the weapon make sure the safety is off and squeeze the trigger. It has the look and shape of a Ruger semi-auto pistol