Latest project UPDATE

[Fox Mike]

Picked this up for $147.00 to my location. Now the resurrection begins. The guy that previously owned it should be taken behind the shed and whooped. My car doesn't have as much 'gunk' on the moving parts as this had (I have been cleaning as I go). Will post some photos of the project later

 

[PRichardson87]

Looks like it either got run over by a truck or used as a sledgehammer. Good luck.

 

[contender]

"guy that previously owned it should be taken behind the shed and whooped"

And never allowed to touch a gun again!

 

[Highstandardguy]

Come on Ty. Won't you give him some credit for the creative use of carefully selected spare pieces of metal?

 

[Fox Mike]

Aargh! Just looked at the trigger assy and found the set screw (Allen head) for the trigger return spring is missing. Looks like a call to Ruger on Monday is in order. The two Allen head assembly screws were so rusted I had to beat on one to close it up enough to make the Allen tool fit so I could remove it. Truly becoming a "PROJECT" as opposed to a 'project'.

 

[Fox Mike]

Took me about 10 seconds to remove the back drift pin on the trigger assy. Took almost 1.5 hours and half my tool box to get the other one out. Part of that one was broken and wedged in the 1/16" pin hole. It is a wonder the trigger worked at all as dirty as it is. Haven't gotten to the parts cleaning yet (trigger assy and bolt). Then I had to cut the front sight in half to unscrew the Allen screw; it was too tight for a small Allen wrench to turn without stripping the head. Just finished cleaning the bore. Whoever had this rifle before I got it shouldn't be allows a straw to shoot spitballs. I AM going to have it ready for the gathering if my rebuild parts ever arrive from Ruger. They have been sent but UPS is dragging their feet delivering them.

 

[Fox Mike]

Found out a little late the the 1/16"drift pin hole and pin are actually 5/64" and were just that crudded over that a 1/16' barely would fit the pins.
This is what I had to start the rebuild with.

 

[Mobuck]

Sounds a lot like many of the old timers 'coon huntin guns'. Carried, dropped, dragged, shot, and left dirty until next time.
I assume you've checked the bore to determine if it's worth the effort to fix all the other parts??

 

[Fox Mike]

Sounds a lot like many of the old timers 'coon huntin guns'. Carried, dropped, dragged, shot, and left dirty until next time.
I assume you've checked the bore to determine if it's worth the effort to fix all the other parts??

For some reason that was the best part of the entire package. I will post some pictures as I go to show the resurrection. This is the initial 'joining of the parts'.

Then after a little elbow grease.

The two parts were connected with two sections of 'all thread', in a hole drilled lengthwise into both sides of both parts and two part epoxy inserted in the holes then the all thread inserted.

 

[Hvymax]

JB weld is the schizz!!!

 

[Fox Mike]

Here is the finished 'project' added an inexpensive scope. Now to shoot it.

 

[RoninPA]

Frank, Looks like you did a great restore on that rifle. Hope it shoots good for you.

 

[contender]

Nice work there.
A great rescue for sure!

 

[Mobuck]

Hey man, looks like you dunn good. I'm surprised it came out looking that good.

 

[Fox Mike]

It isn't 'factory' ready but a lot better lookin then when I got it. One of the fellows at my local FFL said they occasionally get a 'junker' in. I told them to let me know if one comes in and I will take a look at it. If nothing else it keeps me occupied during the cold months. Fix one up for them and get a break on a purchase. Gotta think positive.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I bought a Marlin 60 for cash shipped to me from within Texas once and the hardwood stock was cracked in the wrist behind the receiver. Told the seller and he just ripped up my check and said keep it. Had to replace the stock and repaint the receiver (scratches). Turned out fine for a free rifle.

 

[arfmel]

Looks good. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[Fox Mike]

Just found out that the outdoor range I use will be closed till the end of the year. Guess I will have to go to the indoor range and 'zero' at 25 yards. Not 100 yards but will have to do.

 

[deac45]

Looks like it turned out well. Hope it shoots good!

 

[Hvymax]

Whenever I see major damage like that I wonder if the barrel was bent when the truck ran over it.

 

[bisleyfan41]

Just found out that the outdoor range I use will be closed till the end of the year. Guess I will have to go to the indoor range and 'zero' at 25 yards. Not 100 yards but will have to do.

Sorry to hear your outdoor range closed. How far are you from Delmarva?

 

[Fox Mike]

Sorry to hear your outdoor range closed. How far are you from Delmarva?

One and a half to two hours. I am in Havre de Grace. I would do RT 40 - 896 - Del 1 then 13. Its a haul.

 

[Hvymax]

One and a half to two hours. I am in Havre de Grace. I would do RT 40 - 896 - Del 1 then 13. Its a haul.

My son lives over in White Ford. Do you want me to see if his friend is still letting people shoot recreationally? Most ranges are"Quiet" for deer season.

 

[Fox Mike]

My son lives over in White Ford. Do you want me to see if his friend is still letting people shoot recreationally? Most ranges are"Quiet" for deer season.

Have been considering trying to join the gun club in Delta (just up the road from Whiteford). Its getting a bit 'nippy' now so with my COPD I don't do too much 'outside' anything. Chilly air makes it difficult to breathe. Thanks for the offer nevertheless.

 

[bisleyfan41]

One and a half to two hours. I am in Havre de Grace. I would do RT 40 - 896 - Del 1 then 13. Its a haul.

That is a haul. I hope you're able to find something closer until they reopen your range. If you get this way sometime, let me know. We'll throw some lead.