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So I started with this.
An original 1972 BO.
And this is what she looks like now:
Stock set is new production 1895SBL, took a bit of fitting on the butt and the forearm, nothing bad, was just a bit to tight.
There is a very small chip on the top at corner of tang, but not noticeable unless you really look for it.
Shouldering is much more comfortable and it balances better.
Also installed the XS full rail, curved lower tang and Big Loop.
Took about an hour of hand fitting the loop to the lower tang, a few areas of the loop were over sized compared to the original.
Decided to smooth out the trigger a bit as well.
I am pleased and think it looks great.
Next will be fitting a full length mag tube, that may be a few weeks as the barrel will need
a new dovetail cut up front.
I may also cut the barrel back 1" and drill and tap for the XS ramped sight.
On order will be a Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8X36 mounted in Leupold QRW2 high rings,
That should be just high enough to clear the rear peep sight.
Leupold 3i 2.5-8X36
An original 1972 BO.
And this is what she looks like now:
Stock set is new production 1895SBL, took a bit of fitting on the butt and the forearm, nothing bad, was just a bit to tight.
There is a very small chip on the top at corner of tang, but not noticeable unless you really look for it.
Shouldering is much more comfortable and it balances better.
Also installed the XS full rail, curved lower tang and Big Loop.
Took about an hour of hand fitting the loop to the lower tang, a few areas of the loop were over sized compared to the original.
Decided to smooth out the trigger a bit as well.
I am pleased and think it looks great.
Next will be fitting a full length mag tube, that may be a few weeks as the barrel will need
a new dovetail cut up front.
I may also cut the barrel back 1" and drill and tap for the XS ramped sight.
On order will be a Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8X36 mounted in Leupold QRW2 high rings,
That should be just high enough to clear the rear peep sight.
Leupold 3i 2.5-8X36