When a THR member builds his son a toy rifle,

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Very nice!

When I was in 4th grade (1954) we made unbelievably realistic wooden Lugers, painted just so. Our shop teacher would bring his WW II bring-back in to school to use as a model.
Oh, the good old days.:)

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Great job, that is something to be cherished and passed down. +1 to putting it up when he gets older, wait a while and he WILL want it back. That is something that can be passed down for generations...I can easily see your grand-kid talking about where it came from and who all played with it in the past, as he hands it to your great-grandchild to play with.

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Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the compliments. I was just at a dept. store with my wife, and while looking at the toys, realized the best part, made in the USA.
 
I'm 23 years old, and I'm pretty certain that I couldn't help but run around with that thing shooting at imaginary Nazis.

My dad made me a Winchester '94 out of a dowel, a 1x6 and some scrap metal. Had the same aperture sight yours has.

Good work. Your kids are lucky to have a dad that cares.
 
when i was a kid i "bubba'd" my toys out of cardboard paper towel tubes and any scraps i could find. good work, thats quite a toy!
 
I must agree with everyone here.
Nice work, indeed.
Be glad you have a son.
I'm 53, I don't have kids and I miss that.
 
Well, I'm 52 and a children's librarian. In fact, I'm sitting at my little desk right now, answering kids' questions and helping them find books. I figure that it's a fair compromise for not having any kids of my own... except that I can't give these kids neat toys like that wooden gun.
 
I have some thoughts for a sling, but haven't had a chance to do anything yet. Contrary to what some might think I do not have too much spare time. I'm 37, three kids and a full time job, most of this was done between 5-6:30 a.m. before I left for work. Luckily I do have a shed with power. By the way, the mini-Mini, has officially begun. The M1 took about 2 weeks, keep your eyes open. Thanks again for all the positive responses!
 
I'm impressed. I'd be really impressed if you made it so you could rack the bolt. :evil:


Very nice. I'd order one for my boy for christmas too.
 
Great looking Garand and what a treasure for your kids! You made me dig out a couple of items and a lot of fun memories with your post. I made these for my son about ten years ago. Didn't realize until I was done with the 45 that I had "mirrored" it. Oh well, they've been through more battles than I can count and have sat through numerous showings of Sands of Iwo Jima and The Longest Day. Thanks for the memories and I know your kids will have a great time with that M1. :)
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Lovely work. For a self proclaimed low time woodworker you did a fantastic job. And this is coming from a life long wood working hobbyist that has even made and repaired some music instruments.

A suggestion. When he turns 3 or 4 take it back from him and modify it to shoot rubber bands. Learning the safety lessons with "rubber bullets" will establish the habits early and set him up well for the .22 or air rifle "real thing" when he's 5 to 7.

Again I say you did a darn good job. At the level of finish and detail it's ideal for an active boy that'll be falling on it and generally bruising the snot out of it. You COULD have fussed over the sanding and a glossy finish but it's a toy...... and it's perfect.

Now you need to rent all the John Wayne war movies so you and your boy can sit and spot "your" rifles in use in the movie.... :D
 
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