A poll for my fellow Smithy's:

PzB41 · October 29, 2004, 03:58 PM

Hi guys,

I have a question for y'all:

What's the wierdest things you have ever found in/on a firearm to effect a "field repair"?

My list is fairly short:

1. Bailing wire holding the forend on a SxS 12 Ga.
2. 3 Inch section of brake line (recoil spring guide).
3. 16-penny nail (cut down and the head bent in a "V". Think rear sight)
4. Paperclips
5. Chunk of automobile tire (I think it was a Goodyear Radial) acting as a recoil pad.
6. A Nickel (section cut off and soldered to the barrel as a front sight)
7. Duct tape
8. Assorted phillips sheet-metal and wood screws. Even one hex bolt.

Pz

freecdp45 · November 4, 2004, 06:57 PM

Thats funny stuff. You covered everything I have ever seen or done and then some.

Archie · November 5, 2004, 10:14 AM

I once made a rear sight out of a decapped 45 ACP casing. Makes a decent aperture.

mete · November 5, 2004, 04:45 PM

The High Standard Victor had a " V" trigger return spring. A shooter attending a match had lost his and asked if I could help. I happened to have a womens bobby pin ,the one made of flat wire . Trimmed to size it makes a perfect replacement. However he was a misogynist [hated women ] and when I told him it was a bobby pin he wanted no part of it .Since had nothing else it was bobby pin or no match.A painfull decision but he finally agreed !!

October 29, 2004, 03:58 PM	#1
PzB41 Member Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: South of the Mason/Dixon Line in horse country. Posts: 23	A poll for my fellow Smithy's: Hi guys, I have a question for y'all: What's the wierdest things you have ever found in/on a firearm to effect a "field repair"? My list is fairly short: 1. Bailing wire holding the forend on a SxS 12 Ga. 2. 3 Inch section of brake line (recoil spring guide). 3. 16-penny nail (cut down and the head bent in a "V". Think rear sight) 4. Paperclips 5. Chunk of automobile tire (I think it was a Goodyear Radial) acting as a recoil pad. 6. A Nickel (section cut off and soldered to the barrel as a front sight) 7. Duct tape 8. Assorted phillips sheet-metal and wood screws. Even one hex bolt. Pz __________________ "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man" -- Thomas Jefferson Current favorites in the safe: Pre-64 M70 in .300 WinMag, Steyr SSG69, H&K 93A4 and 91, M21, H&K USP (C), Colt 1911A1 & Anaconda, S&W M57. Disabled Veteran (10 Years Active, US Army) NRA Life Member Graduate CST, Denver, CO. Precision Rifle Instructor Professional Gunsmith/Riflemaker Student of Engineering

November 5, 2004, 10:14 AM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	As a field expedient... I once made a rear sight out of a decapped 45 ACP casing. Makes a decent aperture. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

November 4, 2004, 06:57 PM	#2
freecdp45 Member Join Date: August 23, 2004 Location: WV Posts: 29	Thats funny stuff. You covered everything I have ever seen or done and then some.

November 5, 2004, 04:45 PM	#4
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	The High Standard Victor had a " V" trigger return spring. A shooter attending a match had lost his and asked if I could help. I happened to have a womens bobby pin ,the one made of flat wire . Trimmed to size it makes a perfect replacement. However he was a misogynist [hated women ] and when I told him it was a bobby pin he wanted no part of it .Since had nothing else it was bobby pin or no match.A painfull decision but he finally agreed !!