After about three months of acquiring parts, getting parts machined, and waiting for my side plate one more 1919 has been brought back to life.
The details - Like many this build is based on a de-mil izzy kit, I had the internals finished by 30cal to KMP specs, purchased rivets, drill bits, and punch from MSG, used a Halo side plate with replica markings, and was loaned bucking bars (THANK YOU!!!!!). One thing that isn't status quo is that I kept the original finish on all the parts accept the Right Side plate. The Right Side plate is a spray and bake type that matched the original close enough to make me happy. To use and over used term I really wanted to keep the patina of the gun, it has earned its marks, it tells the story. Sure you can see the new trunion rivets, Ill try to color match them latter.
First pull of the trigger went well with out a hitch. I was nervous after the second round because my Father In law has a Semi 1919 that has a feeding issue where it wont shoot more than two rounds at a time with out having to be manually charged. Not mine, ran through a 20 round belt with zero issues. Man these are a blast. Thank you all for the patience in dealing with my questions and setting me on the correct path.
Now I just need a tripod, more ammo, a M2 50......
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The details - Like many this build is based on a de-mil izzy kit, I had the internals finished by 30cal to KMP specs, purchased rivets, drill bits, and punch from MSG, used a Halo side plate with replica markings, and was loaned bucking bars (THANK YOU!!!!!). One thing that isn't status quo is that I kept the original finish on all the parts accept the Right Side plate. The Right Side plate is a spray and bake type that matched the original close enough to make me happy. To use and over used term I really wanted to keep the patina of the gun, it has earned its marks, it tells the story. Sure you can see the new trunion rivets, Ill try to color match them latter.
First pull of the trigger went well with out a hitch. I was nervous after the second round because my Father In law has a Semi 1919 that has a feeding issue where it wont shoot more than two rounds at a time with out having to be manually charged. Not mine, ran through a 20 round belt with zero issues. Man these are a blast. Thank you all for the patience in dealing with my questions and setting me on the correct path.
Now I just need a tripod, more ammo, a M2 50......
