I bought this G41w project from Darrin Weaver ~2013-15 which was advertised as such:
"It's a project. The good: appears functional, most parts match to include the lugs, firing pin carrier, bolt carrier, probably the bolt. Has desirable straddle mount rails for sniper configuration. And, it's cheap. The bad: missing op rod, trigger, stock, stock hardware, FP/FP extension, trigger guard and mag. Action cover and muzzle cone mismatch. Interior bolt group heavy patina/splotches. Sides present well, lots of areas will need TLC, maybe reblue."
The rifle took a few years to export/import and it took a few years to get all the parts I needed. Originally I ordered a reproduction stock from Fox in Poland but I also found an original stock with repairs (not done by me, but I will need to work around it and finish the job - sadly other than the glue that was used in the repair, the stock had been untouched but to remove the excess glue I will likely damage the original finish - I still don't understand why the glue was slopped on and excess not wiped off in a timely manner, it would have made things much easier).
Life has also gotten in the way, but since my 'bunker' is almost finished I decided it was time to also finish this project. So last night I took all the parts out and they are currently soaking. Don't worry the WD40 was only used to loosen some parts and was wiped off immediately, the 911 Terrorist Blade was only used to cut sponges and the concoction used only on Metal is a mix of Pine Tar and Linseed Oil which is great for removing rust.
I am worried the finish may be too far gone, but we will see.
I was wondering if members think I should used the original stock or reproduction stock?
"It's a project. The good: appears functional, most parts match to include the lugs, firing pin carrier, bolt carrier, probably the bolt. Has desirable straddle mount rails for sniper configuration. And, it's cheap. The bad: missing op rod, trigger, stock, stock hardware, FP/FP extension, trigger guard and mag. Action cover and muzzle cone mismatch. Interior bolt group heavy patina/splotches. Sides present well, lots of areas will need TLC, maybe reblue."
The rifle took a few years to export/import and it took a few years to get all the parts I needed. Originally I ordered a reproduction stock from Fox in Poland but I also found an original stock with repairs (not done by me, but I will need to work around it and finish the job - sadly other than the glue that was used in the repair, the stock had been untouched but to remove the excess glue I will likely damage the original finish - I still don't understand why the glue was slopped on and excess not wiped off in a timely manner, it would have made things much easier).
Life has also gotten in the way, but since my 'bunker' is almost finished I decided it was time to also finish this project. So last night I took all the parts out and they are currently soaking. Don't worry the WD40 was only used to loosen some parts and was wiped off immediately, the 911 Terrorist Blade was only used to cut sponges and the concoction used only on Metal is a mix of Pine Tar and Linseed Oil which is great for removing rust.
I am worried the finish may be too far gone, but we will see.
I was wondering if members think I should used the original stock or reproduction stock?
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