was wondering if anyone out there owns, or heard anything about OhioOrdnanceWorks 1928 water cooled. good or bad? quality?they are built on argentine kits.they look pretty nice to me, but then what do I know? any info guys?
slughose said:Hello Dr. Smeller,
I think that was me you are talking about with the OOW 1928 WC. They are a great weapon and the workmanship is outstanding! I would recomend OOW 1928 WC without hesitation, never had a problem or hic-up on mine. Love it!!
Slughose
Not buyin' that, lobo!loboslanding said:The workmanship and finish is way better than I could ever muster.
loboslanding said:gunranger, I bought the whole setup from OOW as a finished piece...I didn't build it. The workmanship and finish is way better than I could ever muster.
Chester, how does the water jacket look? Any dents? Although I have a working '28, I keep getting the itch to buy a kit from OOW.
The bluing is superb. It is a deep blue. The metal of the original parts, overall, took a good polish, especially the water jacket. The left sideplate, although not engraved, appears original. Has a optic sight rail screwed in. Now there are some faint blanchard grinding marks on the left side plate. The edges and corners are hand filed to round out (something I am doing with my right side plate. Does not deter the overall craftsmanship. Well fitted.hotchkissmtrifle said:Now Chester, I got a question for you. How would you rate the blueing on your new gun? Was it polished like a fine sporting arm or do you see blanchard grinding marks in the left side plate? Maybe you didn't get the original left plate???) I am getting ready to blue my Colt 1917 replica and I want to know how Colt finnished a machine gun in the day. I have seen .30 Gatliings made by Colt that were finished nicer than any of their single action armys. I am sure your going to have fun with this project and we all wish you luck, Hotch
per DOLF'S book BMG #2Dave West said:If it was an Argentine factory that would mean there was an Arg factory putting out the same quality as one of the world's leading arms makers (doubtful).