Gas Trap Project and the delightful madness.

[JackC1425]

Week one into the project I've acquired a 32K receiver and a Ratworx Type II kit and am sucking wind like I've just been super punched in the chest.. During quiet moments I even question my sanity and ask what the hell am I doing? THEN, while scrounging through my stash as I have done many times before, my eyes light up with joyful tears as I gaze upon an early Hammer Spring Housing clearly placed there by some magical means.. I cry out loud, I LOVE THIS RIFLE..

Hammer Spring Housing by Jack, on Flickr


Hammer Spring Housing by Jack, on Flickr

[Jersey Devil]

LOL......nice to have you in the game, Jack. You're gonna be in for a wild ride.....buckle up!!

[JackC1425]

Another happy find in the ole stash..

Grooved Band Set by Jack, on Flickr

[Jersey Devil]

Yep.....those will work!!

[m14brian]

Good luck on your project Jack!
m14brian

[JackC1425]

Thanks guys. As Brian mentioned, it is certainly a wild ride but i'm enjoying it and learning a great deal as I go along. Right now I am looking to flesh out the receiver, bolt - clip latch - rear sights then the rest of the internals. Should be enough to keep me busy for awhile.. Of course if anyone has any insights or sources and is willing to share, I'd be exceedingly grateful..

[Pederson]

Jack-

What rear sight parts do you need...I might be able to help you.

Brad

[JackC1425]

Brad,

That would be fabulous! I am basically starting from scratch. Though, I have an early set of Elevation/windage knobs but think they may still be too late for 32K. I'll include a pic.

Rear Sight Knobs by Jack, on Flickr

Rear Sight Knobs by Jack, on Flickr

[GBA]

I'm cleaning out and I'm sure that I've got a bunch of stuff that would work. PM me with your needs.

[JackC1425]

Thank you sir! I shall indeed..

[Jersey Devil]

Any updates on this project, Jack?

[Moorem1s]

I absolutely love this site and all the info about the early rifles! Lots of great people and a treasure trove of knowledge. I'm doing my second trap restore/reproduction as we speak. Draining- but I love every minute of it.

[Jersey Devil]

Thanks for the kind words about the site.........we're certainly trying to make it a nice place to hang out!!
Please post up some pictures of your projects.....we all love pictures!!!

[RCS]

Scott, do you have any photos ?

[Moorem1s]

I do. Give me a day or so.

[Moorem1s]

Having problems uploading......

[Jersey Devil]

You may need to resize them. If you need assistance, send them to me via [email protected] with a note telling me what you need and I will post them for you.
Cheers,
---Brian