luvs2hunt62
Blackhawk
Well, I did it as well-----traded for a #3 in 45-70. I plan on using it for hogs and close up deer in this Fl palmeto and brush country. Now if anyone can give me a line on a #1 stock (cheap) I'll be all set. Thanks!!
My first #3
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ndcowboy
Blackhawk
Congrats!
I've always wanted a #3 in .223 but haven't run across one for the right money. I think it would be a downright handy gun.
I've always wanted a #3 in .223 but haven't run across one for the right money. I think it would be a downright handy gun.
El Numero Uno
Buckeye
luvs2hunt62,
As much as folks like to put the No.1 wood on a No.3, you should be aware that the No.3 style lever make for a rather cramped grip. Have you ever held one and shouldered it with No.1 wood on the No.3?
Look around for it, but I might can help with some No.1 wood, if that is what you want.
As much as folks like to put the No.1 wood on a No.3, you should be aware that the No.3 style lever make for a rather cramped grip. Have you ever held one and shouldered it with No.1 wood on the No.3?
Look around for it, but I might can help with some No.1 wood, if that is what you want.
Fred M
Bearcat
You need to modify the lever as below. The cut off part
is welded to the Trigger guard.
is welded to the Trigger guard.
Fred M
Bearcat
You need to modify the lever as below. The cut off part
is welded to the Trigger guard. It works well.
is welded to the Trigger guard. It works well.
Silent Sam
Blackhawk
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I have a #3 in 45-70 and never understood why anyone would want to put their fingers between the #3 lever and the wrist of the stock. On a #3 I use the lever as part of my grip and it is shaped well for that purpose. What really needs fixing to my mind is the recoil pad end.
Fred M
Bearcat
Silent Sam.
You are supposing that every body Hands are the same.
You are dreaming. My #3 is a 375 Win, and until I did the modification on the lever the recoil really creamed my knuckles.
You are supposing that every body Hands are the same.
You are dreaming. My #3 is a 375 Win, and until I did the modification on the lever the recoil really creamed my knuckles.
picketpin
Buckeye
Another way to deal with the #3 lever on #1 wood is to have the smith bend it from the top curve and have the lever follow the pistol grip of the stock and then at the end put in a 1/4 turn that you use with your little finger to work the lever.
I've used 3 different #3 s over the years to make a 17 Mach IV, a .224 Weatherby and a 257 Roberts. With those three the recoil is low enough that the above method works great and to me looks great. Not sure the 45-70 might not bang your little finger or not but it's nothing that can't be undone if it doesn't work for you.
RWT
I've used 3 different #3 s over the years to make a 17 Mach IV, a .224 Weatherby and a 257 Roberts. With those three the recoil is low enough that the above method works great and to me looks great. Not sure the 45-70 might not bang your little finger or not but it's nothing that can't be undone if it doesn't work for you.
RWT
Fred M
Bearcat
In near fututure I will improve the looks of my handy work by making the extension shorter with a bit of curl and move it up about 0.30" closer to the pistol grip.
That would make it blend in better.
Fred M.
That would make it blend in better.
Fred M.
luvs2hunt62
Blackhawk
hey fred, could you send a picture of that??
Fred M
Bearcat
Something like that, I would maybe weld a 5/8 steel ball
to the end.
Existing style
to the end.
Existing style
JohnBoy
Blackhawk
Fred M - Here is a photo I spotted over at Cabelas.com - a custom #3. I really like how they re-worked the lever - thought you would enjoy viewing it as well.
Here is another view showing custom barrel and elevator rear sight. Pretty cool!!
Here is another view showing custom barrel and elevator rear sight. Pretty cool!!
