Great photos! Looks like you are getting the hang of it. Nice rifle too.
Good question John and not one that I can really explain myself. I'm not sure on the exact method of manufacture of these unusual bands. It almost looks stamped except for if you look at the head on view and the area where the diameter transitions from stock dia., to barrel dia. This area is thicker and looks like a typical milled band. I took some quick pics to help you see and decide for yourself on how or why these were made like this.Can someone expelling the speed milled, but welded bands? If it is milled from a piece of solid steel, why does it have to be welded? I can understand this with one that is stamped, but not with milling. Apologies if this is a silly question.
Thanks, John