9mm Wise Lite Arms “Colefire Magnum” – Sterling type pistol

[Vincent]

WLA (Wise Lite Arms) made a Sterling type pistol they called the “Colefire Magnum.” It was made with a lot of Mk4 Sterling parts and chambered in 7.62x25mm. At the time 7.62x25mm was cheap. When the cheap ammo dried up people started parting out these pistols. I found the stripped receiver and decided to make a 9mm. I found some of the parts and made or converted the rest.



A MK4 Sterling bolt being converted to a MK6.



Copying a Mk6 firing spring retainer.



The Mk6 firing spring retainer was too long. I copied this one from a picture on the net.



I made the barrel from a blank.



The short recoil makes a stiff spring necessary. The long cocking handle makes it easier and adds weight to the recoiling mass.



There’s still a little left to finish up. I need to make the ratchet parts for the barrel nut, knurl the barrel, Parkerize the barrel & cocking handle & firing spring retainer.

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