So I’m looking at the Hotchkiss and hmmmmmm... I’m thinking.
A 32” barrel. That’s great.
1.5” thick barrel That’s great.
What’s better than a 32” heavy barrel?
Nothing. But, wouldn’t it be nice to have a scope, so you could really see the ballistic performance out of that barrel?
The side of the receiver is already drilled and tapped for anti aircraft sights that I’ll never find, so scope mount here we go.
First is the layout
offset for clearance
Welding
surfacing
welding rail mount
grinding and polishing
Testing for zero
Hot bluing
Done
Done.
This is the condensed version, there was a huge amount of work into these.
What do you think?
One of my very good buddies on the board felt bad that I had to sell some of my stuff over Memorial Day so he found me a scope to buy for my old M14 rifle.
I really appreciated the thought, my wife less so and I haven't seen her or the rifle for a day now, kids say she went hunting upstate...
What to do.......
The elevation mechanism is brass
The bending knees are brass
The leveling foot adjustment is brass
My gut says polish all the brass and hot blue all the steel.
My brain says Laser match the original blue/grey paint and make it look correct.
Well my friends and peers,
What say...
I attended a local sheriffs annual qualifying event in 1990. That was the last time I shot this Lewis gun.
Recently I uncovered a 97 rnd drum that I knew I had never used. I had stored the gun with the main spring relaxed, so when I got into the field, I set it for just over 12 on the...
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Oh the magic surprises we find in 100 year old stuff.
I went for the elevating mechanism first just because it looked like fun.
Pin out!
Open up and WOOOW!
Grease!
Lotsa grease everywhere except where it should be.
Degrease, clean, wire wheel, oil, grease, reassemble, and done.
ready for...
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