Project SA22

[Maverick44]

Damn....

That looks absolutely amazing.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

So....plans change....I was going to use this SA22 as a shooter for me......but then the wife told me, our DIL told her she will miss getting guns for her BD every year since we sold the shop. That's when I decided to give it to her as I previously posted. I was going to have the receiver color case hardened, but it wouldn't be back in time her BD.......so I will blue it.....

Did the engraving this evening her first initial is G so we went with that......will start the bluing process in the next day or so...........and yes, I added the serial number to the receiver since it was only on the barrel..........

Impressive. Going to look more like a Grade II (or VI if you can do gold inlay) when you're done.

 

[Ausländer]

That's beautiful work!

 

[Fishin4guns]

That is beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[V-Tach]

Nitre bluing some small parts today............hard to get a good pic of how blue it is is.....


Trigger before and after................

 

[Hoji]

If you are going to “fix” a classic that has been severely neglected and abused, do it like this.
That is amazing work.

 

[V-Tach]

Polishing all the bearing and mating surfaces for a silky smooth action

These nicks in the trigger frame will be judiciously filed out.

Much better.....

Getting trigger frame ready for polish and bluing

Leaving the original engraving on the trigger guard......

Bolt face is polished...some acceptable wear present...........

 

[V-Tach]

Spent yesterday and today bluing the receiver, barrel and trigger frame. Time consuming and somewhat labor intensive. Just finished....

I used Belgian Blue. It gives a finish reminiscent of old European SXS shotguns and double rifles. Not exactly blue and definitely not black.....The parts are soaking in an oil bath and I will reassemble the rifle tomorrow and post pics.......I am pleased with the finish......

I had to use the full size tank since the barrel wouldn't fit in a half tank with the wood plugs sticking out.....I needed the plugs to handle the barrel for applying the Belgian Blue and carding the barrel between applications. I just left the magazine tube attached to the receiver and used it as a handle to apply the finish and card the receiver.

Basically you prep the parts then degrease them, boil (212 degrees) them in clean water (I used distilled water). Pull the part, apply the finish then put back in the boiling water. After a few minutes remove the part, card off the rust and repeat until you are satisfied with the finish. I did each of the parts 15 times.

Belgian Blue from Brownells.......retails for $79.99 a bottle........

Full tank set up. Same as I use for Parkerizing..........

Wood plugs for handling the barrel between applications and carding....

212 degrees

Carding wheel

 

[V-Tach]

The photos don't really show how nice this rifle turned out, imho.....I am pleased with the results.

 

[Ausländer]

WOW - That's a work of art!

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

You sir are a master craftsman. You should be proud, I know your dil will be when she stops crying.

 

[Vaquero]

Long whistle...........
That's purty.

 

[Cooper]

The photos don't really show how nice this rifle turned out, imho.....I am pleased with the results.

Absolutely beautiful sir! The work of a true craftsman.

 

[Fishin4guns]

Wow, that came out absolutely fantastic. I knew it would be great, but Wow! You have some great skills.

 

[Fishin4guns]

Just showed the final pics to my wife and now she wants one. Any chance this is a 2 off custom project

 

[RoadRunner]

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[FNORD]

There’s a special place in Heaven for people that take in stray dogs and guns and give them a new life.

Well done, sir.

 

[V-Tach]

Thanks for all the kind words..............


She'll need something to carry it in so I ordered her a fitted hard case for it..........

 

[Axxe55]

The photos don't really show how nice this rifle turned out, imho.....I am pleased with the results.

Amazing job. Looks gorgeous!

 

[Maverick44]

That looks fantastic! Well done!