The Lil' Buckeroo Project

TINCANBANDIT · November 13, 2017, 04:55 PM

I bought a rifle at a garage sale for $20, it was missing the bolt, trigger guard and rear sight elevator.
JC Higgins model 41 (Marlin 100/101). I decided to try and build a cheap youth trainer rifle, by shrinking the dimensions and then refinishing the wood and steel. I think it turned out pretty good. The best part is it didn't cost me a nickel, I actually made money on the project!

Here is what I started with:

and here it is finished:

Blog posts with more pictures documenting the changes

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...-model-41.html

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-1.html

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-2.html

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-3.html

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-4.html

https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-5.html

std7mag · November 14, 2017, 05:09 AM

Swheet look'n buckaroo...

You forgot
Batteries sold separately, and some assembly required in your signiture. Lol

smee78 · November 14, 2017, 07:18 AM

Nice save, i'm sure it will bring many years of pleasure to who ever shoots it.

TINCANBANDIT · November 14, 2017, 06:41 PM

Thanks.....my entire sig line wouldn't fit....

Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, All models are over 18 years of age, upon approval of credit, Quantities are limited while supplies last, Some restrictions apply, Not available with other offers, At participating locations only, Void where prohibited, Above terms subject to change without notice, Patent pending.

November 13, 2017, 04:55 PM	#1
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	The Lil' Buckeroo Project I bought a rifle at a garage sale for $20, it was missing the bolt, trigger guard and rear sight elevator. JC Higgins model 41 (Marlin 100/101). I decided to try and build a cheap youth trainer rifle, by shrinking the dimensions and then refinishing the wood and steel. I think it turned out pretty good. The best part is it didn't cost me a nickel, I actually made money on the project! Here is what I started with: and here it is finished: Blog posts with more pictures documenting the changes https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...-model-41.html https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-1.html https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-2.html https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-3.html https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-4.html https://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/20...ct-part-5.html __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

November 14, 2017, 07:18 AM	#3
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Nice save, i'm sure it will bring many years of pleasure to who ever shoots it. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

November 14, 2017, 06:41 PM	#4
TINCANBANDIT Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2014 Posts: 164	Thanks.....my entire sig line wouldn't fit.... Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, All models are over 18 years of age, upon approval of credit, Quantities are limited while supplies last, Some restrictions apply, Not available with other offers, At participating locations only, Void where prohibited, Above terms subject to change without notice, Patent pending. __________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, Some restrictions apply See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/

November 14, 2017, 05:09 AM	#2
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Swheet look'n buckaroo... You forgot Batteries sold separately, and some assembly required in your signiture. Lol