No4 Mk1* Refurb

[tbonesmith]

Hi guys here's my most recent refurb. It's a Longbranch No4Mk1*, 1943. It was pretty well all original, with some pretty bad corrosion to the front band and bolt handle as well as the muzzle, and other small parts.
I replaced the barrel with a very good 2 groove second hand barrel, and bead blasted and painted the badly corroded parts to prevent further damage. I patched the draws, removed, cleaned up, reglued, and pegged the original armourers heel repair, removed the varnish sanded and oiled the timber, rebedded the rifle and pegged the patches as in Peter Laidlers articles (first time I've done this from the outside and they look very subtle) thoroughly cleaned and oiled all parts, and adjusted the fit of the trigger guard and crush collar. Also straightened the striker and verified headspace in spec. Trigger a little heavy, but crisp, and I don't mind them not too light, may adjust after range test.
It's come up great. I think it will shoot very well, and I'll range test Saturday.
One thing I may do is paint the forend and front guard metal caps as they are the only things that look ratty still.

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