Jessesky
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Hey Guys,
I picked up this 1895 carbine off gunbroker a while back. It was missing the top handguard. Being that replacements are like hens teeth and exorbitantly expensive, I made my own.
I purchased two handguard blanks online (one can be seen next to the rifle). I riveted a couple of Chilean Mauser handguard clips on it. I had to age the wood to match the color, so I beat and scuffed it up with a file. I burnt some paper towel to create soot and rubbed it in the scuffs before I rubbed oil on it. I still need to cold blue the rivets and I think I need to lighten up the color a bit. Thought I’d share.
There is one question I do have. This 1895 is in the saddle ring carbine configuration, however there is no hole for the saddle ring. I can’t figure this one out. Any one have an idea?
I picked up this 1895 carbine off gunbroker a while back. It was missing the top handguard. Being that replacements are like hens teeth and exorbitantly expensive, I made my own.
I purchased two handguard blanks online (one can be seen next to the rifle). I riveted a couple of Chilean Mauser handguard clips on it. I had to age the wood to match the color, so I beat and scuffed it up with a file. I burnt some paper towel to create soot and rubbed it in the scuffs before I rubbed oil on it. I still need to cold blue the rivets and I think I need to lighten up the color a bit. Thought I’d share.
There is one question I do have. This 1895 is in the saddle ring carbine configuration, however there is no hole for the saddle ring. I can’t figure this one out. Any one have an idea?