Thunderin300
Plastic
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2011
- Location
- MI
Let me start by saying, that altough I've ran a lathe a bit I am far from being a machinist. That being said I've always been intrigued and impressed by the machinists I have known and worked with.
Now on to my problem. Years ago I aquired a Carcano Cavalry Carbine. Other than having 2 boxes through it, it has lived untouched in the basement. Then I started to read of the conversions to 7.62x39 and got the itch to do something with the gun that was just taking up space.
After much research, I picked up an Enfield No1MkIII barrel, as that seems to be one of the better options for the conversion. Then came the calls to countless gunsmiths who all shut me down on the conversion, no one will take on this job. And I know a few of you here have done it.
So I was hoping to get some help from you guys here on the board. I live in SE MI (Just outside Detroit). I am willing to travel reasonable distances, ie less the 100mi. (give or take) to have you help me with this conversion if you dont have the proper FFL. A plus would be if you would allow me to help/work on the conversion. As stated above, I have played with a lathe a bit during down time at a previous job, and tend to be a quick learner.
I can pay some cash for services, or I have various gun parts for trade, or provide the cigars or adult beverages of your choice for your help.
Thanks guys,
Mark
Now on to my problem. Years ago I aquired a Carcano Cavalry Carbine. Other than having 2 boxes through it, it has lived untouched in the basement. Then I started to read of the conversions to 7.62x39 and got the itch to do something with the gun that was just taking up space.
After much research, I picked up an Enfield No1MkIII barrel, as that seems to be one of the better options for the conversion. Then came the calls to countless gunsmiths who all shut me down on the conversion, no one will take on this job. And I know a few of you here have done it.
So I was hoping to get some help from you guys here on the board. I live in SE MI (Just outside Detroit). I am willing to travel reasonable distances, ie less the 100mi. (give or take) to have you help me with this conversion if you dont have the proper FFL. A plus would be if you would allow me to help/work on the conversion. As stated above, I have played with a lathe a bit during down time at a previous job, and tend to be a quick learner.
I can pay some cash for services, or I have various gun parts for trade, or provide the cigars or adult beverages of your choice for your help.
Thanks guys,
Mark