Un-Bubba'd 1903

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Un-Bubba'd 1903

Post by 358Apollo » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:26 am

Recently I bought a Bubba'd 1903 for $100. I figured it would make a good project gun. Well I got it home and figured out just how much was wrong with it. I decided to see if I could undo some of the damage that was done. I have included some before photos. In one of the pictures you can see bailing twine that was used as a spacer on the front sling swivel and the high quality front action screw. I did the best I could with what I had. I know it's not perfect but I am pretty satisfied with the end result as you will see in my follow up posting.
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Update- Un-Bubba'd 1903

Post by 358Apollo » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:28 am

Here are the photos of the finished restoration. It's not perfect and not exactly to specs but I am pleased with the end results.
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Post by Woftam » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:03 am

Nice job. Well done.
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I'll second the well done

Post by Niner » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:37 pm

Looks like a really professional restoration.
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Post by oldironsights » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:20 pm

You did GOOD! :bigsmile:

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Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:49 pm

Good Job there mate, it looks 'comfortable' now!!
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Post by A square 10 » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:25 pm

good on you , thats a great restoration of a nice looking rifle ,

how do you like shooting the scant stock ? ive always felt it more comfortable than the straight but a tad bit less than the "C" ,

nice wood too - i like the looks of the finish
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Post by 358Apollo » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:56 am

I like the scant stock but the felt recoil seems to be more pronounced. The finish is Minwax mahogony gel stain. Thanks
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