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A few weeks ago I (my son)made an action wrench that would fit a Arisaka. I (he) then made a spacer that would work off the same wrench to convert it to fit a fit a No4. I had a Savage rifle that had been chopped to work with. After sourcing some parts I decided to try out the rigging. I didn't have a sheet of plate glass to suspend the rifle from when I put the two together to mimic the instructions from Capt. Laidler on the sight so I improvised with what I had following what has been written as close as possible.. Luckily the barrel under-turned and the front sight base and action body went together well. The knox form flat was slightly off in contrast to the other surfaces where the shop levels were used. I have attached some pictures for those that may be interested. I was able to receive new or like new parts mail order including the fore-stock and barrel which was mirror bright 2 grooves and sharp at the muzzle. I bore sighted the rifle at a distant object and the target sat right on top of the front site blade. Ill continue to work on the rifle following what has been written here to learn the rifle and make adjustments as necessary. An interesting project non the least.Attachment 86101Attachment 86102Attachment 86103Attachment 86104

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