Stevens Model 44 Rifle |
17 caliber cartridge |
Paul Brong Machine Works where Jack had the tip of the drill bit ground down so it would accurately follow the old bore in the rifle barrel. |
Rifle barrel chucked up in the lathe |
3/8 inch diameter drill bit. The first half inch or so has been ground down to 1/4 inch diameter. The back end has been welded to a bit of drill rod and the welds have been ground down. |
Here's the muzzle end of the barrel protruding from the back of the lathe. Jack made the centering device that is supporting the barrel. |
Note from Jack: Neither of us realized that I had a three jaw chuck holding the octagon section of the barrel. I've put on the 4-jaw...
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