I’ve spent the best part of Sunday morning putting the gun back together. This is the first gun I have attempted to case harden and I’m really quite happy with the results. One of the pins on the port side hammer needs replacting but other than that I intend to shoot it this coming...
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W.W Greener
W.W Greener restoration complete
Hammers, Backlock plates and trigger plate – CCH Part 2
With the parts in then canister it was time to heat up the kiln. I’ve programmed it to 1 hour and 15 minutes this time. I was intrigued to see how the parts that we connected to the square backing plate would perform. As it turned out they were fantastic…watch the video and see...
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Hammers, Backlock plates and trigger plate – CCH Part 1
The remaining parts of the Greener are being case colour hardened today. I’ve used a 4mm piece of metal to bolt the plates to to give them extra blocking to prevent (one hopes) any chance of warping. I’ve also bolted the hammers onto it too. I’ll start to build up various backing plates and...
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Colour Case Hardening
After much research I’ve decided to give this a go…knowing that there are certain dangers. But, frankly, that’s why I’m in this game. I want to learn from others and pass on my own experiences both good and bad. First off, the kit list, for sure I needed a kiln/furnace of some sort and...
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Prepping Barrels for Browning
I’ve been doing quite a bit of research into the subject. It appears to be littered with ingenious chemical mixes and applications. I’ve pretty much read the superb “Firearm Blueing and Browning” by R.H. Angier and although a technical reference in the main it gives a super insight into the many chemical mixes and...
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W.W Greener Project
I happened upon this lovely hammer gun earlier in the new year and took a punt. It was not proofed and I had to pay for it up front and then get it proofed. I was ecstatic when I had the call to say it had passed the proof test with flying colours! Just...
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