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One book that is an automatic requirement for machining is Machinery's Handbook: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=machinery%27s+handbook I was a little surprised at the cost of current editions compared to my cost back in the '90s. An older version from the '70s or '80s would be just as relevant today as it was back then. What I mean is there's nothing wrong with older editions, if you can save some money. The Amazon link has the 22nd edition used starting at $15. Threading and millwork hasn't changed that much in the last 70 or so years.

1. Set the safety to "fire". 2. Get a paper clip and unfold it partway (or use a small nail). 3. Put the forward edge of the cocking piece bottom against the edge of an old table or bench, with the bolt vertical and locking lugs down. 4. Push the bolt body down, and look for a hole on the cocking piece bottom. 5. Shove the unfolded part of the paper clip into the hole, let the bolt return back, locking the paper clip against the shroud. 6. Depress the plunger on the left side of the shroud and turn the shroud/cocking piece assembly counter clock-wise. Now, if there's not a hole, skip 2 and 5, and do 3, 4, and 6 simultaneously. Watch out that you don't pinch any skin.

Interesting link: http://meridenfirearms.com/history.html So Meridian was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears & Roebuck, and made "good-quality, relatively low-cost firearms". I'm seeing 5 grades: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_find_the_value_of_an_AJ_Aubrey_12_gauge_double_barrel_hammerless_shotgun Could be a goldmine, probably not.

Thank you for the translation I'll expand on tinkerfive's expansion of my original response. Collectors are realistic: if something is 100 years old, it's OK if it looks 100 years old. An all-out restoration on an old piece better be top-notch and better than factory original, otherwise it's probably going to be a wasted effort. You can also do damage to a sporting arm by using the incorrect tools to disassemble/assemble it. As tinkerfive said, using Gunsmithing screwdrivers is the only way to go. Thankfully, replaceable, gunsmith-grade hex-head bits are affordable. Ya know, pictures are always a good way of breaking the ice. Whatcha got?

If it has significant value now, the only added value that you may be able put into it would be to make it clean and functional. By that, I mean spring repairs, cleaning, and oiling. Careful rust removal is good, but removing patina might be bad. Stripping the original wood finish might be bad as well, although a gentle rubbing of boiled linseed oil should be OK. Restored doesn't necessarily equate to increased value. Be very careful.

I don't have any reamers in the CO-OP, so my opinion really doesn't amount to squat... Managing 50+ reamers and their associated gauges is a bit of work: answering emails, maintaining a database, checking the web frequently, and making multiple trips to the post office. I wouldn't want to do it, especially for FREE. If someone is willing to do it, let them have at it. And God bless them. As long as that person is effectively maintaining the inventory, I wouldn't be that concerned if they made occasional use of the reamers for business. I'd expect them to foot the bill for any re-sharpening or repair fees based on their use. There's nothing preventing a CO-OP member from doing that very thing right now. I've always been impressed that the CO-OP members were able to make this work. Bravo-Zulu to ChasMike for his dedication and follow-through. Keeping the inventory centralized is probably the best way of managing it; too many hands in the cookie jar complicates things. If you've got someone willing to manage it and not utilize it for business use.... great. If not, sometimes you take what you can get. As stated, I'm an outsider looking in. My "vote" doesn't really count. I just don't see what all the fuss is about.

I read most of his stock stuff: "The Martian Chronicles", "The Illustrated Man", "Something Wicked This Way Comes". I'm a bigger fan of short fiction, and he certainly provided interesting short stories and collections. He considered himself a science-fantasy writer, not a science-fiction writer; his only sci-fi work was "Fahrenheit 451". I consider him an extraordinary writer, and one not necessarily trapped in genres. Most people will probably know him from his work with movies and television. He, along with Stephen King, are probably two of the most recognizable authors to "non-readers".

Farewell Ray, and thank you for both the wonder and the screams. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57448127-10391698/ray-bradbury-dead-at-91/

Huber isn't the only game in town: http://lee-enfieldrifles.com/guns.html http://lee-enfieldrifles.com/regwell.html

In an office or berthing area, I question how a stray could get in from outside the perimeter. As stated in a previous post, everything is "hardened". If he would have been hit while walking outside, or in an entry way, then "yes". Otherwise, I question it. Until an autopsy result is released. We just don't know. I'll stick with the Army's initial info until told otherwise. I'm not being a blind sheep; I'm just trying to respect the dignity and honor of the Captain and his family.

I think we will find out, especially with all of the press coverage. When you start seeing things like "slumped over, bullet hole in closet door" and the level of coverage that was involved in the news, there will have to be an answer. My guess is "natural causes", provided there is no bullet wound. If there turns out to be a bullet/projectile wound, the intrigue will begin. Weapon cleaning, failure to follow clearing barrel procedures, skylarking, convoy weapon check points, in addition to enemy fire, all become suspect. I've had peers, seniors, and subordinates all fall out due to natural illness and non-combat incidents. I've seen heart attacks, strokes, terminal brain tumors, aneurysms, suicide attempts, vehicle accidents, drug ODs ("huffing"), falls, heat stroke, massive viral infections, and pneumonia. With all that, and the number of personnel attached to the commands, we had no deaths. We had some very close calls though. A military environment is an "industrial" setting. I'm simply amazed that with all machinery, vehicles, equipment, and tempo there aren't MORE injuries. I suspect that if you were to compare combat zone population to same size mainland population for an industrial environment, there are far fewer deaths and injuries and deaths in the combat arena. It's a tribute to the incredible training that our service members receive.

I should have read the article first. Per the article, the military is insisting that no bullet wound was found. To be fair to all, until an autopsy is completed, anything is just speculation and nothing more. I feel terrible for his family, especially his wife, having to go through the pain of not being able to help him. They are in my prayers and I know the Army is doing everything in its power to make sure they are cared for.

Good question. In Iraq, we had concrete "T"-wall barriers (really nothing more than Jersey barriers with 8" walls, generally at least 4'+ over the ceiling of the building), sandbags, and HESCO barriers (4' X 4' minimum wire baskets filled with earth) surrounding all living quarters, offices, and work buildings. In '08-'09, I was seeing mortar roof structures built on top of building, offering incredible protection. In '04, the senior medical officer on our mid-sized FOB was a Warrant at the Medical Cache. The remainder was Medics and Combat Lifesavers (soldiers with enhanced first aid training). As a Nurse Captain, I'm guessing he was at a fairly established base. The fact that he was "Skype-ing" implies that it was much more than a circle of barbed-wire with defensive positions. A lucky enemy shot? How about a "friendly" accidental weapon discharge?

Midway has 400 grain jacketed by Barnes and Swift, but those certainly aren't cheap. Both Speer and Remington 405s are slated for availability (according to Midway) is July/August. Odd that both would run out at the same time. Do you have to have jacketed? Midway had a slew of 405 grain hard cast available, and for most 45/70 velocities, those are more than adequate. Reviews are fairly positive: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/568756/hunters-supply-hard-cast-bullets-45-caliber-459-diameter-405-grain-lead-flat-nose-box-of-50 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/751941/montana-precision-swaging-cast-bullets-45-caliber-458-diameter-405-grain-lead-hollow-base-flat-nose-spg-lubricant-box-of-50 Penn also offers: http://www.pennbullets.com/4570/4570-caliber.html Beartooth bullets look good: https://beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm

The Zavasta barrels may very well have the extractor cut. There was talk on here before about the manufacturers pre-cutting the slot and "torqing" it into position, sometimes damaging things in the process. Look, a standard 98 barrel will fit fine without any further alteration; there is nothing unsafe or undesirable about it. I wouldn't get too caught-up with having a specific M48 setup.

Here are some links to use for installation: http://www.sporterizing.com/index.php?showtopic=3487 http://www.ehow.com/how_8550034_timney-9396-mauser-safety-installation.html http://www.ehow.com/how_8613893_install-mauser-buehler-safety.html http://www.mausercentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33596 http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=97899 http://surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=26426&start=0

That's actually quite funny; the Parker-Hale receivers were made in Spain too.

My thoughts were that someone clipped the threads while broaching. I think it's OK; the other portion of the threads are intact, and the clipped portion still has some to engage with. I've seen take-down barrel configurations with less engagement than that (I mean interrupted threads). The barrel -- once screwed in -- isn't going anywhere.

This link lists 17.7" as the "issue" barrel length for the '94 Swede: http://www.northcapepubs.com/swmauser.htm This link lists the 94 barrel length as 449mm (17.7"): (449 / 25.4 = 17.677 ~ 17.7) http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/rifles_se/rifles_se.htm

Why would you want see through rings? It really puts the scope way too high. Having iron sights on a rifle WITH a scope is like wearing suspenders with a belt: a mark of insecurity! Heh. My view on dual sighting setups (scopes with irons) is that the irons are there in the event the scope fails. In that event, the scope would best be removed. You can always use quick-detach Weaver rings on a one-piece weaver base. such a setup should maintain zero fairly well. I'd not worry about the irons and invest my time and money in a quality scope that won't fail.

Looking at the follower assembly, there are three main parts (not counting the springs): the follower the follower arm the "floorplate" At the point where the follower arm connects with the "floorplate", there's a small pivot pin. You could put a pin in the top of the forward, radiused edge of the follower arm; this would be just forward of the pivot pin. You'd then grind slots on either side of the pin hole, in the "floorplate" for the pin to drop into. The deeper the slots, the higher the follower rises. If you can determine the final follower height, you could drill the pin hole through all three surfaces and then remove metal to create the slots for the pin the slide through. I'd rather add metal on the follower arm radius if I could; perhaps a small plate that I could file away-at. It might work without it. Don't forget about the follower:you'll have to tilt it down. A dab of weld on the top rear edge of the arm might do. You could heat the rear and "tweak" it with a hammer, bending it up slightly. You just don't want to upset the follower/arm pivot pin hole.

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You could check out Hulu Plus for a month: www.hulu.com See if the shows you watch are on there. You might be able to dump cable outright.

Dish has a nice package listed called "Dish America", an all HD package for $25 for the first year, $35 thereafter. It doesn't have FoxNews, Nicelodeon, Disney, or BigTen. Seems like a no-nonsense package for HDTVs. I'd get it, but my daughter has to have the kid channels. I don't need Fox or BigTen (most football winds up on ABC anyway). I get many more channels cheaper on analog CenturyLink. I will caution you on "cheaper". That $29 DirectTV dollar amount will move to $44.99 after one year and $60.99 after two. That price is for one TV. Additional TVs require additional hardware rentals. They will nickel-and-dime you on everything. I'm suspecting that Satellite and Cable companies are all thieves.

Close, very close. Thank you for the link. I knew PH made a mauser-based sniper rifle, but I've never seen the receiver for one.