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    Managed to get some build time on the L4....

    Managed to get some build time on the L4.
    Welding & porosity , a fun fight.

    The rear section was cut thru the rear retaining pin hole ( that's not horrible to fix ) but ran into a few other...
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    Before joining the mag section together ( and set...

    Before joining the mag section together ( and set the headspace ) denial pins are required to keep an unmodified bolt from dropping in.

    Bolt denial pin locations:

    1.250" from the receiver...
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    Bummed that I have to go back to work tomorrow. ...

    Bummed that I have to go back to work tomorrow.

    Drilled the barrel gas port and drilled retaining pin hole for front sight assy. in barrel without issue or surprise.
    Spent a good hour with hand...
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    Like a hot dog down a hallway.........Everything...

    Like a hot dog down a hallway.........Everything is lining up really well.
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    Pinned the gas block and pressed a dowel pin in...

    Pinned the gas block and pressed a dowel pin in place and milled the front of the barrel for the front sight assy.



    Need to pin it and drill the gas hole in the barrel.


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    Sarco....... and I spent a half day getting it...

    Sarco....... and I spent a half day getting it fitted and its been interesting.

    On mine the extractor relief clearance is clocked about 10 degrees off center when I got it to lock up.



    I...
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    I am happy to be off this week and cant remember...

    I am happy to be off this week and cant remember the last Christmas week I had off from work in decades.

    Welded the barrel nut section together and the weld shrink was about .012" more than I...
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    Our BATFE requires all imported MG receivers cut...

    Our BATFE requires all imported MG receivers cut with a oxy torch with a minimum of material removed in certain areas, at certain angles.
    Some importers got creative with saw or plasma cutting then...
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    The one I am working on and others like it was...

    The one I am working on and others like it was cut hard and never intended to fire again. I think they hit 99% of their target and not many are restored to firing condition.

    Its a hobby for me and...
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    Bren L4 / .308 build

    So it begins with a Sarco torched L4 parts set.
    These were cut hard and will take some TLC to get it working again.

    The bolt , carrier and gas cylinder & bipod are the only non-molested parts.
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    WTB: Trench gun heat shield and bayonet mount

    Looking for a heat shield and bayonet mount for my 1897 Winchester shotgun.
    Also a 1917 bayonet.
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    Tested some MKVII brass case ammo in my MKII semi...

    Tested some MKVII brass case ammo in my MKII semi conversion.

    All rounds fire but will not cycle the gun. Tried a 2nd MKIII Bren and it also will not cycle,
    1942 manufacture date so not sure if...
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    Rounded up a block of time to declare victory on...

    Rounded up a block of time to declare victory on my Bren MKII weld up and restoration.


    I had a snag in reliable cycling and went down a rabbit hole on spring rates , loading and cycling....
  14. WTB: Reproduction trench gun heat shield & bayonet mount

    Looking for a reproduction heat shield / bayonet mount for a Winchester 1897 /97 shotgun.

    Bonus points if you have a 1917 bayonet too.
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    The sharp edges appear to be cut , like broaching...

    The sharp edges appear to be cut , like broaching but the end angles into the chamber would be almost impossibly cut at the sharp angle.

    If I had a spare barrel to keep I would prefer to section...
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    Flutes aid in extraction / brass does not stick...

    Flutes aid in extraction / brass does not stick to chamber.

    HK's have a roller delayed system that is more like a transmission than a locked bolt system and need a fluted chamber for function....
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    I have broached a lot of things but doing a 30-06...

    I have broached a lot of things but doing a 30-06 chamber flutes would be a tough one. I don't see any room to press a long broaching to get the depth or room for chips.

    Hammer forging is not...
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    Hoping to learn any history or manufacturing...

    Hoping to learn any history or manufacturing details on the gun.

    I am sure Breda engineers did it for a reason......
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    Bren 30-06 barrel with fluted chamber

    Does anyone have any info on how Breda produced the fluted chambers on the 30-06 Bren conversion ? Someone that has one of the recent imported parts sets let me chamber cast the barrel and it has...
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    Info on these serial numbers

    I have two Bren's I purchased from Bowman in my "to do" pile. Nice shape and they have their original barrels, nuts and parts. The torch cuts will be an easier repair.

    What's the U.E. above the...
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    303 ammo is scarce, along with lots of other...

    303 ammo is scarce, along with lots of other stuff, lol.
    Paying $1 a round for reloadable ammo is cheaper than trying to load it.

    I have maybe 100 rounds of Wolf 303 left with three more guns to...
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    No idea but I will check it out. Does Canada...

    No idea but I will check it out.

    Does Canada have a lot of 303 surplus ammo or is it gone ??
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    My MKII was built 20 years before I was...

    My MKII was built 20 years before I was born........
    Crazy that small parts are treated like a complete rifle.
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    Thank you sir. Do you guys up north have any...

    Thank you sir.

    Do you guys up north have any source of small Bren parts available ?
    I have a stripped spare bolt I want to populate without donating an arm and leg.

    Most of the places here are...
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    Final stretch : Springs, striker and guide tubes....

    Final stretch : Springs, striker and guide tubes.



    I mod the striker base to clear the disconnector and radius the edges of the disconnector to clear the 5/16" slot x. 055" deep in the striker...
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