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So this weekend I built my first 1919a4, it's a KMP plate with MSC rivets (thanks Michael). First step was making some fixtures. Backing plate & adjustable bucking bar.
Then removing the remainder of the RSP.
The first 4 rivets on the plate,
and cleaned up.
Assembling the box
All together, clamped & square
Riveted and glass beaded (ignore the messy workbench). I riveted with an air hammer, and several sets as well as a BFH and a few drifts. I picked up a few kits, this one was in the roughest shape. The barrel shroud must have been used as a hammer at some point. It's going to be a gun with lots of "Character"....
Last night I machined the lock frame, accelerator, barrel extension. Just waiting on a cutter for the sear slot before cutting the bolt. Pretty cool project so far. I should have taken more photos... The park tank arrived today, hope to be shooting it this weekend...
Bryan


Then removing the remainder of the RSP.



The first 4 rivets on the plate,

and cleaned up.

Assembling the box


All together, clamped & square

Riveted and glass beaded (ignore the messy workbench). I riveted with an air hammer, and several sets as well as a BFH and a few drifts. I picked up a few kits, this one was in the roughest shape. The barrel shroud must have been used as a hammer at some point. It's going to be a gun with lots of "Character"....

Last night I machined the lock frame, accelerator, barrel extension. Just waiting on a cutter for the sear slot before cutting the bolt. Pretty cool project so far. I should have taken more photos... The park tank arrived today, hope to be shooting it this weekend...
Bryan