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Thought it might be time for an update on this project. I had Pac-Nor copy the contour of the original barrel in a .224 1-14 blank. Sent the rifle, barrel, and .22 Hornet reamer to up to WI to spend some quality time with Glenn Fewless. Glenn installed the barrel, did a bunch of work on the firing pin and block. Polished the action including fixing some old welded up scope mount holes. The whole was then rust blued and the trigger plate re-color cased. Here are some itsy bitsy pictures of the finished product. You can right click on the pictures and get a larger image. Wish the picture of the checkering were a little bigger. Some say Shelhamer used a border to hide over-runs on his checkering. You won't find any over-runs hiding in this border.


The only remaining problem is some damage to the forend. The area in the checkering could probably be hidden pretty easily, but those outside the checkering would be much harder.


Someone asked recently in another thread about Shelhamers grip shape. This rifle has what I would consider a typical pre-war Shelhamer grip treatment. It is quite a bit more vertical that what we generally see today.

Thanks,
John

That is a most handsomest popgun there. Though diminutive in caliber, it is a sharp looker. I'd be happy to have such a one in my safe any day.

Interesting triggers for sure. Can your finger fit into that second trigger easily?

I think I need wood like that.

Brent

Very Nice and I would add that your taking some great pictures.

Brent,
The rifle is standing vertical on it's muzzle when taking the pictures. There is some free travel in the rear trigger and it falls forward from gravity. When the rifle is horizontal the trigger is in a more normal position. Not sure if there should be a trigger spring in there to hold it to the rear or not.

Thanks,
John

Wonderful rifle!

Glenn has always done impeccable work, absolutely impeccable, and I'm proud to know him as a colleague and friend. Anyone who has an example of his work should be very proud indeed, IMO.
Regards, Joe