What to draw file on Great Plains build

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    Melnic

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    Dec 27, 2012
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    Almost done with my Lyman Great Plains 54 cal build.
    Only the barrel is left.

    OK, the big warning billboard has to go,
    what else should go?
    Or should I say, what should I leave?
    My thought was taking out everything in first pic except the serial # on the far right
    Then leaving the GREAT PLAINS RIFLE .54 and Lyman - Middletown CT, USA

    I am on the fense about the Lyman - Middletown CT, USA though
     

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    campns

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    is the etching light enough for you to do that? I would be afraid of rounding or otherwise changing the grain structure of the machining. Do you know someone that could do it with a mill rather than a file?

    Also are you going to do a classic browning or blueing?
     
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    Melnic

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    Cold Blue. Brownells Oxpho. I've already finished blued the parts that go onto the stock.

    I'm going to do all the work myself. I did a test on the bottom and I can draw file then match the grain (looked good to me) on the rest of the barrel. If it looks ugly, I may have to sand the entire barrel. I'm ok with this being a learning experience, well cause it is. But I'm adamant about doing it myself.
     
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    campns

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    Melnic said:
    Cold Blue. Brownells Oxpho. I've already finished blued the parts that go onto the stock.

    I'm going to do all the work myself. I did a test on the bottom and I can draw file then match the grain (looked good to me) on the rest of the barrel. If it looks ugly, I may have to sand the entire barrel. I'm ok with this being a learning experience, well cause it is. But I'm adamant about doing it myself.
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    More power to you! cant wait to see what the rest of it looks like when it gets finished.
     
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    Blacksmith101

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    Jun 22, 2012
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    Have you thought about stamping your name or initials and maybe a date. You are doing the work you should get some credit and it will mean more to the great grand children.
     
    Boom Boom

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    I like all the writing as is except for the nanny warning. Minus the warning, it should look great.
     
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    Melnic

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    Ok
    I left the Sn and the GREAT PLAINS RIFLE .54 on the side.
    Took everything else off.
    I have a punch set from work.
    I going mark the twist rate Andy initials and build year for my kinfolk who one day inherit this
     

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    Threeband

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    Wow, that looks great.

    I wouldn't have thought you could remove so much metal without messing up the contours and lines. It looks like you did a really good job.
     
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