The fore end metal was next. I completely rebuilt the metal parts for it (spring included) with the use of a lathe, and mill, but it was completely square, so I filed it to shape, and flush with the receiver, finishing with 320 grit, and buffing. [img]https://plus.google.com/u/0/101346482586...482586753260765[/img] [img]https://plus.google.com/u/0/101346482586...482586753260765[/img] [img]https://plus.google.com/u/0/101346482586...482586753260765[/img]