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neilwest
08-17-2002, 03:54 PM
1. I finished the Carcano 8mm project. It took, three dowels in the back, three to repair the upperhandguard, four coats of tung oil and the old steelwool bore cleaning rig I got to really finish her up. I added a cleaning rod and voila. Now if I could just get the clip that fits a 8mm I would have it made. The finish is as you see it except for the Tung Oil, no stain.

2. This thing has the kick of a mule but is very nice to shoot.

BEFORE:

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/tammywest/90_p2756.jpg

AFTER:

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/tammywest/90_p2755.jpg

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/tammywest/90_p2754.jpg
J.M.SACULLA
08-17-2002, 03:59 PM
Looks great!What type of accuracy are you getting?
neilwest
08-17-2002, 04:08 PM
Havent even targeted it yet. That will be in the morning. Ive just put it in the Gunvise to shoot it once and then shoulder fired it at a tree twice.:D
J.M.SACULLA
08-17-2002, 04:12 PM
I must give you props on the job you did cleaning the rifle.It looks like a completely different gun now.Let us know how it groups on paper when you can.Thanks!
HerrdoktorSchuetzengruvin
08-17-2002, 04:45 PM
I got a 3.5" 5 shot group at 100 yards with mine, using Remington ammo.

Surprising for a barrel a little longer than an AK-47, and fixed sights!
neilwest
08-17-2002, 05:31 PM
1. Hey HerrDoc, good to hear from you again. I havent seen you posting lately. I think I got a couple of converts on our Carcanos. Tell me again how you made the clip for this beauty.
zouavexx
08-17-2002, 07:23 PM
Neilwest, that rifle looks like new! Great job!
smittylite
08-17-2002, 10:01 PM
Looks really good, great job. I love the grain . You definitely have a talent with these Carcanos.
HerrdoktorSchuetzengruvin
08-17-2002, 11:50 PM
Neil - here's to the legacy of your new rifle:

http://www.franchi.com

Viva Italia, paesan!