Recent content by DE1216

Anyone found a flip up front&rear sight for the PC Carbine 19122 that does not result in a too high front sight once a short rail section is added to the front MLOK handgurd for front flip up mounting? D.

I have a project simmering, would appreciate input on yor experience with 'smiths who have done Ruger No. 1 conversions. The guy I had always assumed I'd have do the work is off the list as he has not yet returned another rifle I sent for a simple modification. Been way too long... I want my...

I am in DE. I value this rifle at $900. I've never shot it since I got it for historical interest. Willing to trade for: No. 1 rifle in 45-70 or any model in the "Tropical" line. Blackhawk or SBH in 44Mag, 45 Colt, 454 Gunsite scout rifle .308 or 6.5CM I may revise the trade list, and...

1. Has anyone added aftermarket sights to the takedown PC Carbine (19126) as backup for optics failure, or simply to use sights without optics? 2. I have not yet found mention if the PC Carbine will hold up with +P 9mm...... I have plenty of 115 gr and 124 gr std AND +P, hoping it handles any...

Who did the barrel cut and sight replacement? D.

I am scheming to have a No. 1 rebarrelled with a heavy, longer 45-70 barrel, resulting in a 45-70 built like the 458 "Tropical" profile OR a bit heavier. Throat to accept heavier hard cast bullets. First I have to acquire a rifle as the project subject.... don't want to be without my current...

Well dang..... I was about to offer in trade a Rem 700 5R. Too slow, too busy.

Looking to trade a HS Precision stock 700LA for a short action one. Need PSS or 700P to fit heavy profile barrel. 700 LA that I have is NOS, black finish. Stock has not had an action bedded in it, nor has it been modified in any way. D.

BTT with comment on weight.

BTT Added a couple of options for trade possibilities.

I'll take it! D.

I'll take it. PM Sent D.

Does it matter what caliber used No. 1 that I use as the starting point for a custom barrelled 45-70? Can I just shop for any used one at a good price, or are there considerations that affect the COST of conversion to a large degree? D.

I'll take the grip frame PM sent D.

BTT for listing changes to include trades