Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
For me, no way would I even take it. It's likely of little use. Probably dangerous...but he doesn't seem worried about our thoughts. He hasn't been back since the 2nd of the month.
Actually , I do appreciate the feedback. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to sit down and browse through forums on a regular basis; I get very little down time, so to speak, and less time for leisure activities. Anyway, I am able to respond now, so I'll ignore the barbed comment.

Considering I initially bought the rifle for spare parts for next to nothing, I am streets ahead just on that aspect. I have a custom M17 single shot target rifle, and the price of spare parts is exorbitant. I paid more for a second hand extractor for my target rifle than I did for this complete rifle. Gun parts in Australiaicon are like our gun laws; nothing but a P.I.T.A. It costs as much for shipping from the U.S as it does for the part. So for my measly outlay, I ended up with a complete bolt, firing pin, trigger assembly, magazine follower, floor plate, spring, extractor, ejector, and a spare 25 cal barrel and stock. The scope rings are also salvageable. My only question as to whether the backyard weld job had affected the heat treatment of the action, although the mentality of the previous owner does come to mind. I love the challenge of restoration, but not at the expense of losing an eye or worse. Pity I can't get an Islamic extremist to test fire a few hot rounds for me.......